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Thailand’s two retail powerhouses, Makro‑Lotus (CP Axtra) and Berli Jucker’s Big C, posted modest 2025 results, with total revenues rising only 1.7% to THB 520.7 bn and Big C’s sales falling 2.4% to THB 101 bn. Both firms cite a 7.2% drop in international tourist arrivals and weak domestic consumption as the main headwinds. Makro‑Lotus saw wholesale sales climb 5.7% on new store openings, while its retail arm barely grew and suffered a 5.3% same‑store decline after a cyber‑security incident. Big C’s same‑store sales stayed negative, hampered by external shocks and outdated store formats.
Moonlight Resources (ASX:ML8) has launched Phase 2 reverse‑circulation drilling at its Leo Grande prospect within the 268 km² Clermont project in Queensland. The program will drill approximately 5,000 metres in about 70 holes to extend the shallow gold mineralisation that yielded up to...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched DIAVAULT, an industrial‑grade edge data centre platform that integrates power, cooling and AI compute for on‑premise processing. The solution targets low‑latency, secure workloads in manufacturing, defense and 5G environments, addressing data‑privacy and latency concerns of...
Thomas Goldstein, co‑founder of SCOTUSblog and former Supreme Court litigator, was found guilty on 12 of 16 tax‑fraud counts tied to undisclosed high‑stakes poker winnings. A federal jury concluded he deliberately concealed income and filed false tax returns over several...
Avino Silver released its 2026 guidance, targeting 2.5 million ounces at a $26 per ounce all‑in sustaining cost (AISC), a figure that falls short of analyst expectations but signals continued organic production growth. Discovery Silver disclosed a robust $410 million cash balance,...
Qantas will inaugurate the world’s first non‑stop scheduled service between Sydney and Las Vegas, launching on 29 December 2026 and operating through 12 March 2027. The seasonal route targets peak events such as the Consumer Electronics Show and leverages the...
Queenie Fan and Day Lau launched Cafuné in 2015 to address a lack of affordable, high‑quality contemporary handbags in Asia. Leveraging Fan’s New York design experience and a digital‑first, direct‑to‑consumer model, the brand built a reputation for structured, timeless silhouettes...
Magnite reported Q4 revenue of $205 million, a 6% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by its fast‑growing connected‑TV (CTV) segment. While the DV+ platform’s display revenue grew modestly 4% to $101.5 million, CTV revenue surged 32% to $93.6 million, representing 48% of the quarter’s...
Australian department store Myer announced the arrival of British fast‑fashion label TOPSHOP with a high‑profile “My Store Is” campaign. The campaign, produced by Howatson+Company, stars actress Olivia De Jonge, TikTok creator Guy Vadas and artist Bella McGoldrick, emphasizing personal style as identity....
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $5 million to Queensland‑based Banks Minerals to develop a pilot plant for its electro‑chemical copper extraction technology. The funding, delivered through the Advancing Renewables Program over three years, aims to de‑risk the...
On Jan. 23 Nepal became the first Asian nation to sign a carbon‑finance agreement with the LEAF Coalition, unlocking up to $55 million for forest‑dependent communities. The deal covers emissions reductions in Gandaki, Bagmati and Lumbini provinces and splits credit sales across...
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has publicly opposed the government’s plan to halve the capital gains tax (CGT) discount from 50 % to 25 %. REIA argues the cut will force landlords to raise rents to offset lower after‑tax returns,...
New America’s Future Security Scenarios Lab released a report titled “Threat Complacency and Nuclear Risk,” examining how repeated nuclear warnings have dulled urgency among policymakers and the public. The lab will host a virtual conversation on March 4, 2026, featuring lab director...
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration’s policy of deporting noncitizens to third countries without notice or a chance to contest. The ruling requires meaningful notice and an opportunity to challenge removals, rejecting the government’s reliance...
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron highlighted the growing partnership with Netflix, noting that exclusive theatrical events such as the KPop Demon Hunters premiere and the Stranger Things series finale drove 35% of the film's total audience and generated $15 million in...
CME Group introduced a 1‑ounce gold futures contract in January 2025, expanding its COMEX product suite. Daily trading volume has risen steadily, with a pronounced uptick since September, indicating growing market acceptance. The contract’s performance contrasts with many new derivatives...
Hephae Energy Technology has appointed industry veteran Andy Bruce as president to drive the commercialization of its ultra‑high‑temperature geothermal drilling and robotics solutions. Bruce brings more than three decades of leadership in downhole drilling, energy services, and M&A across companies...
MGM+ announced the renewal of its romantic adventure drama "Robin Hood" for a second season. The series, led by Australian actor Jack Patten and featuring Sean Bean as the Sheriff, will return with ten episodes. Season two expands the narrative...
Good Smile Company and IzanagiGames announced Dark Auction – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, slated for release on June 11. The mystery adventure, originally launched worldwide on January 29 for PS5, Switch, and PC, will be available in Japan at ¥6,040 for the physical copy...
Neverness to Everness, a supernatural open‑world RPG from Hotta Studio, will launch on PlayStation 5, PC, iOS and Android on April 23 in China and April 29 worldwide. The title offers full cross‑platform play and is published by Perfect World Games. Pre‑registration is...
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a wait‑and‑see stance on whether existing net‑neutrality rules apply to 5G network slicing, offering no immediate guidance. Telecom operators are urging the government to explicitly permit slicing, arguing it is essential...
Monday, February 23, 2025 fast‑affiliate ratings were released for CBS’s Monday lineup, covering new episodes of shows such as CIA, The Voice, The Rookie, Wild Cards, and American Idol. The CIA drama showed a modest dip in viewership, sparking speculation about its renewal...
Super Retail Group reported a 4.2% increase in first‑half FY2026 sales to $2.1 billion, but profits fell 19.8% year‑on‑year. The decline was driven by peak capital‑expenditure spending and aggressive promotional activity at its Rebel sporting‑goods chain, which shaved 20 basis points...
The 730 MW Winterbourne wind farm in New South Wales has been referred to the Independent Planning Commission after attracting over 550 public objections and 770 supportive submissions, giving it a 56 % approval rate among 1,371 total entries. The project, championed...
Australia will conduct a nationwide test of the AusAlert emergency warning system on July 27, ahead of its full launch in October. The $132 million network can send geo‑targeted alerts within 160 metres, enabling precise evacuation instructions for bushfires, floods, storms and...
The City of London Corporation has issued a £2.4 million preliminary market engagement to secure a strategic partner that will advise on its long‑term transformation. The programme aims to make the Square Mile authority “digitally enabled by design”, financially sustainable and...
While US grid demand increased 2.1% in 2025, California's declined 3.16%-despite 2.5 mil EVs in CA, lots of heat pumps, and 3rd-most data centers in the US About 36% of the decline was due to growth in behind-the-meter PV BTM PV is...
While US grid demand increased 2.1% in 2025, California's declined 3.16%-despite 2.5 mil EVs in CA, lots of heat pumps, and 3rd-most data centers in the US About 36% of the decline was due to growth in behind-the-meter PV BTM PV is...
ABC has launched a revival of the medical comedy Scrubs, reuniting original leads Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke for a first season. Nielsen’s final national live‑plus‑same‑day ratings, which include DVR playback, are being tracked to gauge the show’s...
Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran have added a sizable risk premium to oil, pushing Brent into the low‑70s and sparking forecasts of $100 per barrel if conflict escalates. The surge has lifted the STOXX Europe 600 Oil...
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King announced government backing for the restart of Tasmania's Mount Lyell copper‑gold mine, now in care and maintenance since 2014. Sibanye‑Stillwater has finished a feasibility study and expects a board decision this year. The mine holds a...
Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner announced his support for an eleventh‑hour bid to acquire the UK broadsheet The Telegraph. He and a small group of conservative transatlantic investors are mobilizing financing for Dovid Efune, the publisher of the New York Sun, to...
US institutional leveraged loan issuance slowed sharply in February 2026, with only $22.85 billion priced to date and $9.54 billion expected by month‑end, far below January’s $164.1 billion. The month‑over‑month drop reflects heightened market uncertainty and tighter credit conditions. Analysts attribute the slowdown...
29Metals reported a decisive financial turnaround in 2025, swinging back to profitability after a $178 million net loss in 2024. Revenue rose 3% to $567 million while cost of sales fell 14%, lifting EBITDA to $176 million and delivering a $24 million net profit....
Pakistan’s security forces conducted an intelligence‑based operation in Pishin district, Balochistan on Feb 22 2026, killing five militants identified as Indian‑sponsored operatives of Fitna al Khwarij, including a suicide bomber. The raid seized weapons, ammunition and explosives and is part of the...
This law, if passed, would immediately revoke CDLs for non citizens or those that don’t have lawful permanent residency or work permits. It wills be far more impactful to trucking capacity than any other action, largely because it is immediate and...
Yancoal posted record 2025 coal production, lifting run‑of‑mine output to 67 million tonnes and saleable production to 50.8 Mt, despite a 13% revenue decline driven by lower coal prices. Operating EBITDA reached $1.44 billion, delivering a 24% margin, while cash operating costs fell...
Snapchat announced The Snappys Awards Show, its first-ever awards show dedicated to celebrating the creators shaping culture on Snapchat.🏆 Hosted by Matt Friend, the event will take place on March 31 at Snapchat’s Santa Monica headquarters and will bring together creators,...
Tigo Energy debuts real-time solar equipment commissioning software at IESNA 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/LrqsKf3hIU https://t.co/wAHLxCt6G7
Netflix’s unscripted live events division is undergoing a leadership change as Sahara Bushue, the director of unscripted series, has left the company. Bushue was responsible for recent projects such as the Star Search reboot, Rhythm & Flow, and Building the...
RXO CEO: the compliance crack down is the biggest structural change to the U.S. carrier market since industry deregulation https://t.co/72I5GCAt7d
How can batteries respond to energy price volatility in Europe? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eEMsHucngj
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has been granted the U.S. Coast Guard’s Similarly Qualified Organization status under Title 46, placing it among only three classification societies authorized to serve the U.S. commercial fishing sector. The designation follows a four‑year technical review...
The Massive Questions Surrounding A Major American Air War Against Iran With the U.S. at the precipice of war with Iran, we break down the glaring questions surround such an operation and the reasoning for it. Feature: https://t.co/rvgr7kX92g
Trucking rates could enter a super cycle if The Dalilah Law passes in Congress. A doubling of trucking spot rates would be possible and the effects felt almost immediately with approx 20% of the truck driver population being...
Public Power Advocates Have Learned From Past Failures #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/pX0v48103H https://t.co/I0WLqjrGEb
WTI comparative inventory returned to a surplus It has increased 12 mmb to 5.3 mmb more than the 5-year average $65.30 WTI was $8 > marginal price on the red yield curve the week ending February 20 #energy #OOTT #oilandgas #WTI #CrudeOil #fintwit...
Senators propose to bring back 5% safe harbor to utility-scale solar projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/9If8Sg2aFn
Bipartisan House SS&T leadership has sent a ltr to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asking him to rescind the "Space Modernization" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) bc it goes beyond the FCC's regulatory authority over radiofrequency licenses. https://t.co/NHrYyotwoH
A good week for the oil glut story U.S. comparative inventory rose 12 mmb for the week ending February 20 Crude C.I. rose 13 mmb, gasoline was flat and rose distillate rose 0.1 mmb #energy #OOTT #oilandgas #WTI #CrudeOil #fintwit #OPEC #Commodities...
