
Raipur‑based spice brand ZOFF Foods secured $2 million in a Pre‑Series B round, led by JM Financial Private Equity’s India Growth Fund III and joined by boAt co‑founder Aman Gupta. This is the company’s second funding round, underscoring investor confidence in its growth trajectory. The capital will fund offline distribution expansion, intensified marketing, and omnichannel scaling across India’s quick‑commerce and general‑trade channels. ZOFF aims to transition from a niche player to a nationally recognised FMCG brand.

The Hang Seng Index rebounded to 24,765, reclaiming its 200‑day moving average after a 1.6% intraday gain. Over the past ten days, it fell only 3.3% while China’s CSI 300 slipped 1.1%, outpacing regional peers hit by oil‑driven stagflation fears. Policy...

Geopolitical strikes on Iran have pushed spot gold to a record $5,420 per ounce, sparking a surge in demand for physical bullion. In Poland, the Mazovia Mint reports private investor purchases rising 30‑50% year‑on‑year, with 21% of Poles entering the...

Customizable automation platforms let businesses stitch together disparate SaaS tools into coherent, adaptable workflows. The article outlines six core criteria—integration breadth, configurable triggers and actions, logic branching, editable workflows, data mapping, and governance—that separate truly flexible solutions from marketing hype....
MNTN announced the hiring of Garland Hill, former TikTok growth chief, as its first chief revenue officer, and Peter Blacker, former NBCUniversal streaming head, as global head of premium content. Hill previously scaled TikTok’s small‑business division to over $1 billion in revenue, while...
Walmart’s purchase of Vizio gives the retailer control of a smart‑TV operating system that blends content discovery, advertising, payments and commerce on the living‑room screen. The move transforms retail media from search‑based placements to first‑screen TV inventory, especially as 2026‑model...

The Leaf, a Bengaluru‑based agency, launched a short‑form film for OPPO showcasing the Find X9 through the day of a Gen Z creator. The narrative follows the creator’s multiple roles—from yoga to directing and late‑night art—using rapid cinematic cuts that mirror modern...
Mideast Gulf naphtha supplies are tightening after Kuwait's KPC and Bahrain's Bapco Energies announced force majeure, removing roughly 560,000 t/month and 167,000 t/month respectively. Additional shipment delays from ADNOC and cargo cancellations by QatarEnergy, alongside drone attacks on Ras Laffan and Duqm,...

RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that inflation in Australia is likely to run above the bank’s June projection of 4.2% because of surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict. The central bank’s board will meet next week,...
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has launched a digital‑badge scheme to help young people showcase skills to employers. Partnering with the Region of Learning, the programme targets NEET individuals and embeds badges in the Youth Guarantee and regional internships....

Paris‑based Qevlar AI announced a €25.8 million funding round, co‑led by Partech and Forgepoint Capital with participation from EQT Ventures. The capital will expand its agentic AI platform that autonomously investigates security alerts, delivering full‑depth analysis and actionable insights. Qevlar claims...
The Fair Work Commission granted a limited suppression order to redact portions of a published decision after an HR manager for disability‑services provider Hands On People realized she had inadvertently included sensitive personal and medical information as evidence. The manager...
Mytheresa has launched its "Best of Spring" menswear ad campaign for Spring 2026, featuring British actor Max Parker as the face of the collection. The visuals, shot by Zoe Joubert in Spain’s Tabernas Desert, showcase luxury labels such as Prada, Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta...
New York Times has introduced Crossplay, its first two‑player word game that embeds ads directly within gameplay. The ad‑supported format targets non‑subscribing users, with six‑second mandatory video ads after each turn. JPMorgan Chase partnered for the launch, aiming at financially active, digitally savvy...
The New York Times launched Crossplay, its first two‑player word game, as a standalone app that embeds ads directly within gameplay. The ad‑supported model applies to non‑subscribers, while a Games subscription removes the ads. JPMorgan Chase partnered on the launch, using...

Yann LeCun’s new venture AMI Labs secured $1.03 billion in funding, valuing the startup at $3.5 billion pre‑money. The company is developing "world models"—AI systems that learn from real‑world data using the Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (JEPA). Its first commercial partner is...

Yann LeCun, former Meta chief AI scientist, launched Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) with a $1 billion funding round, valuing the Paris‑based startup at $3.5 billion. AMI aims to develop AI world models that understand and reason about the physical world, offering persistent...

The Indian rupee rebounded from its all‑time low, trading at 92.14 per U.S. dollar after a 7‑paise gain in early trade. The rally was sparked by a sharp drop in global oil prices following President Donald Trump’s comments that the...

The Philippines is intensifying its tourism outreach to South Korea, its largest inbound market, by expanding joint campaigns with airlines, travel agencies, and digital advertising. The Department of Tourism is promoting flagship destinations such as Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and...
A nonprofit, the API Innovation Center (APIIC), is tackling the capital barrier that prevents U.S. drug makers from adopting continuous manufacturing. By pooling state, federal, philanthropic and private funds, APIIC installs equipment at manufacturers at no upfront cost, de‑risking the...

Gary Cookson’s upcoming book highlights the pivotal role of middle managers in navigating organisational change. Positioned between senior leaders and front‑line staff, they translate strategic visions into actionable steps while managing resistance and performance pressures. Effective change hinges on two‑way...
India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal urged firms to capitalise on the nine free‑trade agreements covering 38 developed economies, which open roughly two‑thirds of global trade to Indian exporters. He highlighted India’s rise to 38th in the Global Innovation Index and...

India has declined the International Energy Agency’s invitation to tap its strategic oil reserves as a measure to curb soaring crude prices. The country holds about 5.33 million tonnes of underground reserves, roughly 80% of capacity, and reserves them for supply‑disruption...
Apple boosted iPhone assembly in India by roughly 53% in 2025, reaching about 55 million units and accounting for a quarter of its global output. The shift helps the company sidestep escalating US tariffs on Chinese‑made devices and diversifies its supply...
CEO Hal Wolf received a tribal honor on the opening day of HIMSS26. The award recognized his leadership in advancing digital health solutions for federally recognized tribes. The ceremony took place during the conference’s pre‑conference forums, underscoring HIMSS’s emphasis on...

OpenAI is rapidly assembling an internal advertising infrastructure, hiring engineers, product designers, and trust‑and‑safety staff to replace its current reliance on third‑party vendors. In the short term it is partnering with Criteo and The Trade Desk to bring advertisers into...
Beauty brands are swapping classic influencers for male "heartthrob" ambassadors, a trend highlighted by MAC Cosmetics’ recent Sephora launch featuring reality‑TV star Rob Rausch. Rausch’s Instagram post generated nearly 8 million impressions in three days and was amplified on a Times Square...
Based Bodyworks, a digitally native men’s grooming brand founded by influencer‑barber Lance Baker, has become a TikTok Shop sensation, posting roughly $5 million in U.S. sales in February and ranking fourth among beauty brands on the platform. The brand’s product line,...

Cboe Global Markets announced a patent‑pending prediction‑market framework that adds a middle‑ground payout tier to traditional binary contracts. The new structure offers three possible outcomes—a $0 payout, a partial payout within a defined "payout zone," or a full $100 payout....
The authors argue that governments worldwide are moving toward a form of state capitalism, using export controls, investment‑screening mechanisms, and subsidies to steer corporate behavior toward geopolitical goals. This shift blurs the line between market‑driven decision‑making and political direction, compelling...

Every Man Jack is positioning 2026 as a breakout year by launching a brand refresh that targets two distinct consumer personas—“Jack,” the seasoned grooming enthusiast, and “Jake,” the sustainability‑focused newcomer. The overhaul includes PET packaging for better recyclability, a sub‑$10...

Supreme Court struck down Trump-era IEEPA tariffs, prompting a flood of refund claims for roughly $175 billion collected. The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered the government to begin issuing refunds, but Customs and Border Protection requested a 45‑day setup period,...
When the United States and other major donors slashed foreign aid in 2025, analysts warned of imminent economic collapse across Africa. Yet recent data show most African economies have maintained or even modestly expanded growth, with Ethiopia posting 4.2% GDP...

Midwest construction firms announced several senior leadership changes in March 2026. Kadean Construction promoted Aaron Retherford to president and reorganized its health‑care and commercial units under Travis Mulder, while appointing Jim Driscoll and Joe Kelley to new strategic roles. Burns...

The New South Wales Labor government will launch a consultation on a new Workplace Protection Order (WPO) model aimed at shielding retail staff from harassment and violence. The initiative follows the October retail crime strategy and Operation Percentile, which has...

Oz Hair & Beauty, a family‑owned Australian retailer, has exceeded $100 million in annual revenue and is set to open its 30th store, with two additional locations planned in Perth. Founded in 1986, the company grew from a single Sydney outlet...
Legal AI platform Legora closed a $550 million Series D round, lifting its valuation to $5.5 billion. The round was led by Accel and featured a slate of existing and new investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Bain Capital. Proceeds will fund an aggressive...
Flexischools CEO Rachel Debeck credits co‑locating customer‑facing teams with engineers for faster feedback loops, turning user workarounds into product features. The proximity eliminated weeks‑long delays, enabling real‑time problem solving. This approach drove strong growth: events up 66%, uniform shops up...

China’s exports jumped 21.8% in the first two months of 2026, marking the strongest bi‑monthly increase in four years. The surge was powered by heightened demand from ASEAN, the European Union and other key markets, while U.S. exports to China...

Evrideo, the cloud‑native SaaS platform for broadcast operations, announced two senior‑level hires. Rob Malcolm joins as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer, bringing over 25 years of SaaS and broadcast experience. Greg Willis becomes Vice President of Sales &...

Morgan McKinley’s Hong Kong Salary Guide 2026 shows annual pay rises staying modest at 3‑5% as firms tighten budgets. Hiring remains selective, with a clear shift toward skills‑based, value‑driven recruitment across all functions. HR business partners and generalists top the demand list,...

Former Twitter attorney Martin Korman testified that Musk's lawyer warned a forced completion would be "World War III to the end of time." He also disclosed attempts to resolve the bot‑account dispute, including offers for joint data‑science analysis that Musk...

Karen Petrou, a renowned fiscal policy analyst and founder of Federal Financial Analytics, died on Feb. 21 at age 72 after battling metastatic breast cancer. For four decades she advised the world’s largest banks and trade groups on banking regulation, especially the...
Therese Yeung, an accredited coach, explains that the brain fixates on unfinished tasks, creating mental clutter that drains leaders' energy. Practicing mental decluttering—whether of physical, digital, or thought spaces—provides immediate tension relief and a feeling of lightness. This clearing isn’t...

Xibei’s founder Jia Guolong has stepped down as CEO of its flagship brand, reinstating veteran Dong Junyi to steady the ailing chain. The company is slashing head‑office staff from over 500 to roughly 200 and plans to close 102 outlets,...
The U.S. dollar slipped after President Donald Trump declared the Iran conflict "very complete," prompting a sharp retreat in oil prices. Brent crude fell to $92.46 a barrel, down from Monday's $120 peak, easing pressure on risk‑sensitive currencies such as...

Three senior IKEA marketers – Kirsten Hasler (Australia & New Zealand), Patrizia Rigassi (Japan) and Yuli Park (Korea) – will speak at the Cairns Crocodiles conference on May 14, presented by Pinterest. They will discuss how IKEA balances a unified global brand with...

SEDEMAC, a deep‑tech firm, launched an offer‑for‑sale IPO of 80.43 lakh shares worth ₹1,087 cr, valuing the company at up to ₹5,970 cr. A91 Partners emerged as the top seller, earning ₹325 cr and achieving a 3.6× return while retaining a 56.2 lakh‑share stake. Nandan...

Foxcatcher has launched WorldView Atlas AI, an intelligence layer that embeds agentic workflows into its WorldView platform. The system semi‑automates campaign setup, execution, and reporting, freeing trading specialists to concentrate on strategic optimisation. By keeping humans in the decision loop,...
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) announced that Josh Griggs is stepping down as chief executive, with Dr. Prins Ralston assuming the role immediately. The change follows a turbulent period that saw the closure of its Melbourne and Brisbane offices, a...