Govt Extends Annual Tax Return Deadline to April 30
Indonesia's finance ministry announced that the annual tax return deadline for the 2025 tax year has been pushed back from March 31 to April 30, aligning individual filers with corporations. By March 24, only 8.8 million of the 15 million expected returns had been submitted, reflecting significant lag. The extension addresses persistent Coretax system disruptions and the overlap of the filing period with Ramadan and the Idul Fitri holidays. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa will formalize the change through an official circular.
Autobrains Introduces Agentic AI: “Autonomy Will Not Scale by Adding Hardware”
Autobrains unveiled an agentic AI architecture that replaces monolithic driving models with specialized, scenario‑focused agents. The approach activates only the agents needed for a given situation, slashing compute demand and allowing advanced driver assistance and automated driving features to run...
Net-a-Porter Warehouse Workers Set to Strike over London Living Wage
Nearly 75% of the roughly 100 GMB members at Net‑a‑Porter’s Charlton warehouse have voted for strike action over a pay offer that falls short of the London Living Wage. The union says the retailer’s proposal of £14.41 per hour (~$18.01)...
US February Import Price Index +1.3% vs +0.5% Expected
The U.S. import price index jumped 1.3% month‑over‑month in February, the strongest gain since March 2022, driven by a 3.8% rise in fuel imports and a 1.1% increase in non‑fuel goods. Capital goods such as computers and industrial machinery posted...
Track Record and Stability Key to Insurers' Manager Selection
Insurers are tightening manager selection criteria, emphasizing long‑term track records and team continuity. Executives from HSBC Life, YF Life and Barings say that stable investment teams, aligned compensation structures, and proven risk‑adjusted performance across market cycles separate true partners from the...
US Stock Futures Give up some Gains as Iran Says Ceasefire Negotiations Lack Legitimacy
U.S. equity futures slipped from 6,678 to 6,660 after an Iranian semi‑official outlet reported Tehran’s rejection of any ceasefire or negotiations with the United States. The report, released at 7:50 a.m. ET, highlighted Iran’s view that talks lack legitimacy and that...
Geopolitics Sidelining Climate Goals, Says BHP’s Slattery
BHP’s Australian operations chief Geraldine Slattery warned that recent geopolitical upheavals are pushing energy security ahead of climate objectives, reshaping policy priorities in major economies. She cited Middle East conflicts and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz as catalysts for...
How ERP Systems Are Integrating Physical and Digital Security
Enterprises are turning to modern ERP platforms to merge physical access control, surveillance, and cybersecurity into a single, observable framework. By centralizing data streams, ERP systems enable real‑time monitoring, faster incident response, and unified compliance reporting. AI‑driven analytics further compress...
Robinhood BoD Approves $1.5bn in Share Repurchases
Robinhood's board approved a $1.5 billion share repurchase, adding $1.1 billion of incremental capacity to prior authorizations. The program follows a $1 billion buyback launched in May 2024 and a $500 million addition in April 2025. To date, Robinhood has repurchased over 25 million shares at about...
Inflation Could Rise to 3.2% for Year, ESRI Warns
Ireland’s Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has revised its 2026 inflation outlook to 3.2% from 2.1%, citing rising energy costs linked to the Iran crisis. The think‑tank warns that prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could push oil...
The Return of the Cost-of-Living Crisis? Steve Herbert Considers the Implications for HR
Steve Herbert warns that a new cost‑of‑living crisis could emerge as U.S. sanctions and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil supplies, pushing global energy prices up 50%. A 10% oil price rise typically adds 0.4% to inflation, meaning...
Carlyle AlpInvest Leads on TowerBrook’s CV for EisnerAmper
Carlyle AlpInvest is leading a consortium to acquire TowerBrook’s stake in professional‑services firm EisnerAmper. TowerBrook’s managing director Walter Weil said the firm spent considerable money, time and resources to transform the business during its four‑plus‑year ownership. The transaction marks a...
QHP’s Pharma Single-Asset Delivers 10x for Selling LPs
QHP, a mid‑market healthcare‑focused secondary firm, has executed a continuation vehicle (CV) on a single pharma asset, delivering a ten‑fold return for the limited partners that exited. This marks at least the second time the firm has used a CV...
Can Hedging Really Support a Struggling Market?
Investors have sharply increased hedging as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF’s 20‑day put‑call implied volatility (IV) skew jumped to 2.0, a level not seen since 2021 and only eight times since 2010. Historical episodes show that when the skew reaches this...
With $8M, Eunice Brings Institutional-Grade AI to Due Diligence
London‑based Eunice, which builds AI‑driven due‑diligence infrastructure for regulated markets, closed an $8 million seed and pre‑seed round led by Moonfire Ventures and Speedinvest. The funding will accelerate development of its institutional‑grade AI agents and broaden coverage beyond digital assets into...
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud Shares How to Navigate the Trickiest Leadership Choices
Anjali Sud, CEO of streaming platform Tubi, discussed how leaders can navigate the toughest choices, from balancing risk with innovation to managing uncertainty in a rapidly evolving market. She highlighted the importance of leveraging the creator economy and an ad‑supported...
Inside Reddit: Steve Huffman Gets Candid About Leading the Internet’s Wildest Community
Reddit co‑founder Steve Huffman, now chief executive, sat down with Fast Company to discuss the leadership principles that have guided the platform’s evolution. He highlighted how early experiences as a junior programmer taught him humility and a problem‑solving mindset, and...
The Truth About Being a CEO, According to Alex Cooper
Fast Company’s "The Truth About Leadership" series spotlights Alex Cooper, the former Call Her Daddy host who founded wellness brand Unwell and now serves as its CEO. In a candid video, Cooper strips away corporate buzzwords to describe the day‑to‑day...
Google’s CEO Shares His Leadership Philosophy in an AI World
Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined his leadership philosophy as the company deepens its AI push. He stresses a dual focus on rapid innovation and responsible, ethical deployment of machine learning. Pichai highlighted internal governance, cross‑team collaboration, and user‑centric design as...
Environment Agency and Natural England Should Be Merged, MPs Say
The Public Accounts Committee has urged the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to merge the Environment Agency with Natural England as part of a broader regulatory overhaul. The recommendation follows 149 suggestions from three major reviews that...
With €30M Series A, Subbyx Scales Its Subscription Model Across Europe
Italian‑based Subbyx has closed a €30 million (≈$33 million) Series A round, bringing its total financing to €50 million (≈$55 million). The round, led by Systemiq Capital with Azimut participation and venture debt from Flashpoint, will fund the rollout of its AI‑powered Subbyx Builder platform...
The Hidden Cost of First-Time CEOs
A Korn Ferry analysis shows companies that appoint first‑time CEOs generate far lower stock returns than those led by veteran CEOs. First‑time CEOs delivered an average 16.3% annual return versus 36.3% for experienced leaders, while firms that kept their CEOs...
The Rise and Fall of China’s Overseas Lending
China’s state‑owned policy banks extended roughly $1 trillion in sovereign loans to developing nations over the past two decades, primarily financing large infrastructure projects. The loans were market‑rate, short‑term, and often secured by commodity‑export revenues, creating a massive exposure for borrower...
Why Inclusive Hiring Matters for a Startup Ecosystem
Inclusive hiring of persons with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs) is emerging as a strategic advantage for startups. In Singapore, only 30% of working‑age people with disabilities are employed, and across Asia‑Pacific unemployment for PWIDs can exceed 80%. Research shows diverse, inclusive...
Business Leaders in Asia-Pacific Build Resilience Through AI and Regional Trade
Asia‑Pacific C‑suite leaders are embracing a "resilience paradox" as revenue growth expectations dip to 67% while business confidence climbs to 41%. Executives are prioritising human capital and disciplined AI adoption to buffer against geopolitical turbulence. Investment in talent remains strong,...
Raajeev Saaxena Joins Ashoka Buildcon as CHRO
Ashoka Buildcon appointed Raajeev Saaxena as chief human resources officer, effective March 2026, to steer its people agenda across highways, rail, power and city‑gas businesses. Saaxena brings more than three decades of HR leadership in infrastructure, logistics and pharmaceuticals, most recently...
Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets, Then a Relief Rally, What’s Coming Next?
The outbreak of war in Iran sent shockwaves through global markets, pushing South Korea's KOSPI to its worst session since 2008 and slashing Japan's Nikkei 225 by 10%. Oil prices spiked to briefly clear $115 per barrel before easing. Early...
Key Information Relating to Proposed Cash Dividend
Aker ASA’s board has proposed an ordinary cash dividend of NOK 29 per share for the 2025 fiscal year, to be voted on at the Annual General Meeting on 22 April 2026. The dividend, equivalent to roughly $3.20 per share, will be payable...
Geopolitical Instability Highlights Need for Agile Global Strategies
Geopolitical instability has become a permanent factor in global workforce planning, according to Atlas HXM CEO Jim McCoy. Recent disruptions such as Brexit, COVID‑19, the Ukraine war, and the ongoing Iran conflict force organizations to adopt agile talent structures rather...
Why Smart Agencies Buy Bulk Guest Posts on Mission-Driven Sites in the AI Search Era
Smart agencies are shifting from cheap, volume‑driven guest posts to bulk placements on mission‑driven publications like The Good Men Project. In the AI‑shaped search era, Google rewards sites with clear editorial identity, trust signals, and durable content. GMP positions itself...
Monday.com Is Bucking the Norm with a Big Bet on HRBPs
Monday.com is redefining the HR business partner (HRBP) model by expanding the function beyond senior leadership to serve individual contributors across the organization. Nicole Leib, VP of People, argues that HRBPs are becoming the connective tissue that integrates AI tools,...
Global Consumer Confidence Dips for First Time in Nearly a Year
Global consumer confidence slipped for the first time in nearly a year, with the Ipsos index dropping 0.6 points to 49.4 in March. The decline was driven mainly by weaker current financial assessments and investment intentions, while expectations about jobs...
RA Capital Looks to China for Next Startup To Put on SPAC Track to Nasdaq
RA Capital Management has filed a prospectus for a new SPAC, Research Alliance III, with up to $57.5 million of capital. The blank‑check vehicle is openly scouting life‑science startups, emphasizing Chinese drug developers as potential targets. While the SPAC has not yet...
Google Tests "Skip Digging, Start Guided Research" Driving Users to Web Guide-Like Results
Google is testing a new call‑to‑action banner that says “Skip the digging, start guided research,” which redirects users to a Web Guide‑style, AI‑organized results page. The Web Guide feature, first launched in July 2025 as a labs experiment, was expanded to...
The Recalibration: A CEO-to-CEO Letter on How to Think About the Rest of 2026
In a candid CEO‑to‑CEO letter, Rafat Ali warns that the core assumptions underpinning 2026 travel‑industry plans—stable Gulf hubs, falling fuel costs, and a rebound in Chinese outbound travel—have been upended by geopolitical turmoil, soaring energy prices, and regulatory shifts. The...
Google Business Profile Performance Metrics Offer Data Added To Help Doc
Google has updated its Business Profile help documentation with a new section that explains offer performance metrics. The addition details how many times customers view and click on offers displayed on a Business Profile. The change was first noted by...
Pave Space Raises $40 Million to Develop European Heavy Kickstage
Swiss startup Pave Space has secured $40 million in seed funding to build a 20‑metric‑ton orbital transfer vehicle capable of moving up to five metric tons from low‑Earth orbit to medium, geostationary or lunar trajectories in less than a day....
30% of Nigerians Earn Below ₦100,000; Majority Unsure Income Covers Monthly Costs — PiggyVest Report
A PiggyVest survey shows 30% of Nigerians earned less than ₦100,000 (about $217) per month in 2025, the largest income segment, while 28% reported no income, up from 20% in 2023. Although the share earning over ₦1 million ($2,174) rose to...
Uganda Economy Expanded 8.5pc in Quarter Ended December
Uganda’s economy expanded 8.5% in the quarter ended December, up from 5.4% a year earlier, driven by strong consumer demand and a construction surge. The $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline is now 80% complete, positioning the country for oil...
91trucks Acquires Motorfloor and Trucksfloor Operator Indiyanet
India’s leading digital commercial‑vehicle marketplace 91trucks has acquired Motorfloor and Trucksfloor, the two platforms operated by Bhubaneswar‑based Indiyanet. The deal merges two of the country’s top‑traffic sites, creating a more comprehensive buying and selling experience for trucks, buses and three‑wheelers....
InvoiceCloud to Hire 150 Tech and Product Professionals in Hyderabad by 2026
InvoiceCloud announced it will add 150 technology and product professionals to its Hyderabad Innovation Hub by the end of 2026. The hiring wave targets senior leadership, AI engineers, and specialists across engineering, product management, and digital payments. The Hyderabad centre...
JumpCloud Hires Shianne Sampson to Lead Global Growth Strategy
JumpCloud has appointed Shianne Sampson as chief revenue officer to steer global revenue growth and expand its enterprise footprint. Sampson brings over 20 years of SaaS leadership, most recently as CRO at Eventbrite, and prior roles at New Relic, Zenefits,...
On the Move: Alpine Group Hires Mencher
The Alpine Group appointed former Senate Appropriations staffer Daniel Mencher as senior vice president to deepen its federal funding advisory capabilities. Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) promoted Matthew Mazzanti to chief administrative officer, expanding his remit over strategic execution and...
YouTube Shows Are Closing in on Traditional TV — Fast
Spotter, an Amazon‑backed startup, reports that roughly 6,600 U.S. creator‑driven “TV” channels—defined by 22‑minute‑plus episodes, regular schedules and sizable audiences—produced an estimated 26 billion viewing hours in 2025, with over half watched on connected TVs. These creator shows match traditional TV...
Nebula Names Eric Dodd as New Chief Financial Officer
Communications platform-as-a-service provider Nebula announced Eric Dodd as its new chief financial officer. Dodd, a chartered accountant with Deloitte and former CFO of K3 BTG and Attraqt, brings over 15 years of finance, HR, legal, and compliance experience to the growth‑stage...
xpln.ai Supports WPP Media & AXA in Driving More Sustainable Advertising Attention
xpln.ai teamed with WPP Media to help AXA launch a multi‑market campaign in the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Thailand that puts sustainability at its core. Using proprietary eye‑tracking technology, the firm measured advertising attention for each impression and paired...
Building the Path to 3D-Printed Organs, Cellbricks Raises €10M for Biofabricated Tissue Implants
Berlin‑based Cellbricks Therapeutics secured €10 million (≈$11 million) in funding, including a €7 million seed round and over €3 million of non‑dilutive capital, to advance its light‑based biofabrication platform. The company aims to commercialise vascularised human tissue implants for complex wound healing and breast...
GoDonate Brings in Non-Execs to Boost Leadership Team
goDonate has strengthened its board by appointing payments veteran Scott Gray and digital‑commerce leader Vanessa Cartwright as non‑executive directors. Gray brings over 25 years of expertise in payment technology and regular‑giving strategies, while Cartwright adds deep AI and e‑commerce experience....
Take Control of Your Personal Brand by Showing Up
At the 2025 Future of Communications Conference, PR strategist Lorraine K. Lee emphasized that personal branding is a lived reputation, not a self‑crafted narrative. She outlined three actionable steps—auditing one’s reputation, showing up strategically on social platforms, and building influence...
How Zero-Party & First-Party Data Can Fuel Your Intent-Based SEO Strategy via @Sejournal, @Rio_seo
Marketers are shifting from passive data collection to actively gathering zero‑party data—information customers willingly share—to power intent‑based SEO strategies. By combining zero‑party insights with first‑party behavior data, brands can translate declared motivations into content that satisfies both users and search...