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ITC Infotech opened its Asia‑Pacific headquarters and digital‑AI hub in Melbourne, the fourth such centre globally. The hub targets sectors including consumer‑packaged goods, retail, manufacturing, banking and especially agriculture, aligning with Victoria’s $20 billion agri‑economy. ITC plans to hire about 150 professionals over three years and to co‑create with universities, government and clients, aiming for five enterprise customers and five innovation projects in the first year. CEO Manas Chakraborty highlighted the long‑term commitment to Australia and potential expansion to Brisbane.
Former Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi says the central bank is most likely to raise rates in April rather than March, waiting for clearer wage and inflation data. The BOJ’s December hike to 0.75% marked the first move...
🧐This is nonsense hype from the Center for the Study of Democracy. Yet CNN did not bother to check the validity of their claims or ask other researchers. Here's why: 💥Many European countries, including France, buy LNG from Russia. 💥The US and...
HomeRun, a Bengaluru‑based on‑demand platform for construction and interior materials, announced a Rs 60 crore ($6.6 million) Series A funding round. The round was led by Sorin Investments, which contributed Rs 40 crore, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund, Sparrow Capital, Consumer Collective by Atrium...
XL and advertising agency SALVO unveiled a Ramadan‑themed film in Indonesia to showcase XL’s Ultra 5G+ service. The commercial follows a young woman returning home for the holy month whose urgent work request is resolved in seconds thanks to ultra‑fast, reliable...
Lundin Mining secured an additional credit facility to fund its flagship copper development, expanding the financing previously arranged for the project. The new credit line, sourced from a syndicate of international banks, adds $500 million to the existing $1.2 billion pool,...
CEO turnover among the S&P 1500 accelerated to roughly 12‑13% in 2025, the highest rate since 2010, with 168 new chiefs appointed. The incoming cohort is markedly younger, averaging 54 years, and 80% are first‑time CEOs lacking prior public‑company leadership...
UNSW Sydney is allocating $35 million to boost research commercialisation, including a $25 million pre‑seed fund and a $10 million investment in VC High Street Ventures, with the goal of launching 50 spinout companies by 2030. The pre‑seed fund will provide up to...
A competitive sales process includes multiple buyers bidding against each other, each investing considerable time and resources to win the bid. This competition increases: * Your negotiating leverage * Your valuation * Your probability of a closed deal #founders #pathtoexit
New episode 🎙️ Rob Haworth (U.S. Bank Asset Management) joins me to break down 2026 macro: resilient momentum, inflation + earnings “leaking” through the system, tariffs, geopolitics, Fed uncertainty, and what to watch if rates spike. https://t.co/OPTdLbcGgJ
Sixth Street Specialty Lending reported its Q4 2025 results, posting a 12% increase in net asset value to $1.84 billion and a 9% rise in earnings per share. The BDC’s portfolio composition shifted toward higher‑yield middle‑market loans, boosting the weighted‑average interest rate...
Indonesia may deploy 1,000 troops to Gaza as early as April, part of a UN‑mandated International Stabilization Force that could expand to 8,000 soldiers by June. The decision rests with President Prabowo Subianto, who is also set to attend President...
Bellevue Law, a 35‑lawyer City firm and newly certified B Corp, has introduced a Sustainable and Responsible Legal Advice pledge that bars it from representing clients in sectors deemed controversial or ineligible by B Lab. The firm also refuses work...
Leadership in 2026 faces unprecedented acceleration, driven by rapid AI advancements, shifting global politics, and heightened scrutiny over ethical conduct. Executives must balance speed with responsibility, integrating data‑driven decision‑making while preserving human judgment. The era demands continuous learning, agile structures,...
U.S. bank CEOs have entered a new compensation tier, with Brian Moynihan, Jane Fraser and David Solomon earning $41‑$47 million for 2025, marking 17‑21% increases driven largely by equity awards. The $40 million baseline reflects strong earnings, trading profits and revived deal...
More than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester staff ended strike action after accepting a multi‑year pay deal backed by Unite and Unison. The agreement delivers a minimum 3.2% increase, back‑dated to April 2025, and raises the lowest hourly rate to...
The article evaluates quantum technology as an emerging alternative asset, emphasizing public‑market exposure over private‑equity deals. It notes that pure‑play quantum stocks such as D‑Wave, Rigetti, IonQ and Quantum Computing Inc. exhibit high volatility and limited near‑term cash flows, while...
n8n is a fair‑code, self‑hosted workflow automation platform that lets sales teams replace per‑task pricing models like Zapier with unlimited actions. Its visual node‑based editor supports branching, loops, and advanced error handling, enabling complex lead‑routing and CRM upsert workflows. By...
China’s operating power capacity from non‑fossil sources surpassed fossil‑fuel capacity for the first time, reaching 52 % of the total in February 2026. The achievement reflects a decade of aggressive solar and wind deployment, backed by the world’s largest clean‑energy supply chain....
Close’s native Forms and Workflow tools let inbound teams capture a prospect’s information and instantly trigger a series of automated actions. When a form is submitted, a lead is created or updated in the CRM, assigned to an owner, set...
The European Union is considering adding Georgia’s Black Sea port of Kulevi to its 20th sanctions package, accusing it of facilitating Russian crude shipments that fund the war in Ukraine. The draft targets four ports, marking the bloc’s first move...
In this episode, Jeremy Grantham discusses the persistent risk of bubbles in today’s market, emphasizing that while transformative tech narratives—especially around AI—can be genuine, they often inflate valuations beyond realistic expectations. He warns that the real bubble may lie in...
Japan’s nuclear reactors continue to come back online. This is a major positive for consumers, businesses, and the environment, as it increases the supply of cheap energy, and reduces reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. This dynamic should also support the...
Big 4 Holiday Parks has launched its most ambitious campaign in 46 years, offering a selected couple or family a year‑long roadtrip across its network of over 300 parks. The winners will receive a Ford Ranger and a Crusader caravan,...
China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African nations starting May 1, 2026, expanding the preferential regime beyond the continent’s least‑developed economies. The zero‑tariff policy applies to every African country that maintains diplomatic ties with Beijing and is paired with a...
Credential stuffing attacks are surging as attackers exploit reused passwords harvested from past breaches. The technique is cheap, highly automated, and blends into normal traffic, making detection difficult. Small‑to‑mid‑size businesses, SaaS platforms, and customer‑facing portals are prime targets because they...
Banks are moving from traditional overnight benchmarks to quoting liquidity rates on an hourly basis, reflecting tighter funding conditions and the rise of electronic trading platforms. The shift provides more granular price signals, allowing lenders to capture real‑time balance‑sheet pressures...
Investors received the FX option expiry list for 17 February 10 am New York cut, detailing strike levels and notional amounts across major pairs. EUR/USD options total roughly €2.6 billion at strikes 1.1900, 1.2000 and 1.2025. USD/JPY carries about $2.86 billion at 156.00 and 151.00,...
Retailers face a rare calendar convergence as Ramadan and Lunar New Year begin almost simultaneously in February 2024. Luxury and beauty brands are launching limited‑edition products and pop‑up events, but many consumers criticize superficial zodiac imagery and token gestures. Experts...
As AI eats more of product building (autocompleting code -> writing 100% of code -> reviewing its own code -> deciding what to build in the first place -> judgement to know what is great), where will human brains be...
UK‑based AI InsurTech mea Platform announced a €42.2 million minority growth equity investment from SEP to accelerate product development and customer engagement. The company, founded in 2021, has remained bootstrapped and profitable for four consecutive years. Its domain‑specific AI platform, already...
GlobalFoundries and Renesas Electronics have deepened their strategic alliance with a multi‑billion‑dollar manufacturing agreement that broadens Renesas' access to GF’s differentiated technology portfolio. The collaboration will initially focus on U.S. production and later extend to GF facilities in Europe, Asia,...
CEOs are wrestling with back‑to‑office mandates as hybrid roles dominate, with 85% of UK hybrid listings requiring at least two office days. Gallup’s 2024 data shows employees who control their work arrangements are 43% more engaged, warning that strict schedules...
U.S. macro data are aligning for a potential soft landing, with core CPI easing to 2.5% year‑over‑year and unemployment slipping to 4.3% in January. While inflation is moving toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, the Fed’s preferred gauge remains near...
WorkTech founders often chase a broad Total Addressable Market, resulting in vague messaging and weak traction. The article likens this to a wide‑angle camera lens that scatters light, urging startups to narrow their focus on a specific wedge segment. By...
HFMA’s FastFinance podcast highlights new off‑campus HOPD reporting requirements that could impose significant cost burdens on health systems. The episode also cites a "Weird Number"—a 3‑5% annual net revenue loss attributed to inefficient electronic health records and billing platforms. Additionally,...
V2 AI announced three senior executive hires—Hannah Williams as Managing Director, Peter Burns as Partner, and Michael Ewald as Director. Williams joins from Amazon LEO after a decade in IT, Burns arrives from Google with nearly 30 years of experience,...
On February 13, 2026 Cal/OSHA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to create a “walkaround rule” that would let additional employee, employer and third‑party representatives accompany inspectors during workplace inspections. The draft mirrors the federal OSHA rule but expands representation...
The Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) has created a new Head of Commercial Strategy role and hired Nine’s Director of Growth and Retention, Helena O’Dowd, to fill it. O’Dowd will steer industry‑wide initiatives under CRA’s 2030 Strategic Plan, aiming to expand...
Revolution360 announced it will exclusively represent Wrappr’s out‑of‑home inventory, merging the vehicle‑wrapped advertising platform with its own static street‑level sites. The combined network claims over 98% monthly metro reach across Australia, delivering both street‑level signage and city‑wide mobile coverage. Advertisers...
Havas Red has named Erin Sing as Executive Director of its Melbourne office, adding to a year of strong local wins and the launch of a new Havas Village. Sing arrives with more than 16 years of in‑house and agency experience,...
Asian equities opened muted on Tuesday as holiday‑thin trading reduced volumes across the region. Futures indicated a slight rise for Australia and a modest dip for Japan, while the Euro Stoxx 600 remained flat. The yen slipped to around 153 per...
Digitas Australia announced Miriam Healy as its new chief technology officer. Healy, who joins from a previous engineering director role, brings more than 25 years of experience delivering large‑scale digital products for household brands. In her CTO role she will...
Effective Jan. 1 2028, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 requires hospitals to assign separate NPIs and submit two provider‑based attestations for each off‑campus hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or lose Medicare OPPS reimbursement. Compliance documentation can be extensive—up to 200 pages per...
Most builders spend 6 months perfecting their plan. Then ship nothing. A rough prototype shipped today beats a perfect product shipped never. Execution is the only strategy that compounds.
Ray Dalio says the world order has broken down. His “Stage 6” post went viral on X. What does that mean for markets? I mapped his framework to 5 stocks positioned for trade wars, tech controls, rearmament, energy shocks & gold. Here’s the playbook: https://t.co/FrP3YuOJA9
Suriname’s GranMorgu project, a $10.5 billion offshore development by TotalEnergies and APA, targets 760 million barrels and is projected to generate $26 billion in revenue. The field is slated for commissioning in 2028, roughly twice the timeline Guyana achieved for its Stabroek Block....
SAP integrating with Microsoft tools blunts any perceived strategic advantage D365 has. User adoption becomes easier when tied to products people already use. #PowerBI #SAP https://t.co/rkRNfWeI6s
Early on, the CEO is “the best person at the company” at some things. Often sales (passion + knowledge) or product vision. But by 100 people, if the CEO is “better than everyone” at 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, the CEO has hired poorly, and...
Resilience today means being future ready. Can your infrastructure pivot as rates change, markets shift, or new competitors emerge? https://t.co/jCrVklXEuZ
