News•Feb 25, 2026
High Throughput Satellites Market Analysis 2026
The high‑throughput satellite (HTS) market is confronting a structural oversupply, with capacity expanding far faster than revenue‑generating demand. While analysts forecast 15‑20% CAGR through 2030, actual utilization sits between 20% and 50%, compressing pricing and squeezing margins. Maritime and aviation connectivity, once core growth engines, are approaching saturation, and ground‑segment costs plus regulatory hurdles further restrict market expansion. As a result, many operators are seeing flat or declining revenues despite launching new, higher‑capacity platforms.
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Ground Segment Market Analysis 2026
The global ground‑segment market is projected to reach $27‑$32 b by 2030, growing at a 6‑8% CAGR from $18‑$21 b in 2024. Revenue trails satellite hardware by roughly 60%, but the sector remains essential for operational continuity across defense, civil, and commercial...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Make Every Location Your Best Location: Drive More Revenue From Your Underperforming Stores
Fast Casual’s new white paper, sponsored by Momos Guest AI, reveals that multi‑location restaurant and retail brands can reclaim up to $28 million annually by revitalizing their lowest‑performing stores. The report highlights that 96 % of unhappy guests never complain, and that...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 25, 2026
Software Defined Satellites Market Analysis 2026
Software‑defined satellites offer on‑orbit reconfigurability but cost roughly 30% more to build than fixed‑function platforms. Analysts project the market could exceed $10 billion by 2030, yet technical limits, launch‑vehicle economics, and lengthy regulatory approvals curb realistic growth. Real‑world deployments by Intelsat,...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
How IKEA Got Closer to Its Shoppers with New Small-Format Stores, Best Buy Partnership
IKEA U.S. announced four new stores in Chicago, Tulsa, Fort Collins and Los Angeles, bringing its 2026 rollout to ten locations, including its first city‑center store in LA and first Oklahoma outlet. The retailer posted $5.3 billion in total sales for fiscal 2025, with...
By Modern Retail
News•Feb 25, 2026
Genshin Impact Tier List
An updated Genshin Impact tier list released on February 24, 2026 ranks 4‑star and 5‑star characters by performance in the Spiral Abyss, Imaginarium Theater, and Stygian Onslaught. The list highlights Mavuika, Zibai, and a suite of Lunar‑reaction enablers such as Columbina and...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Trump Presents Medal of Honor to 100-Year-Old Korean War Veteran During State of the Union
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to honor retired Navy Captain Royce Williams, a 100‑year‑old Korean War ace, by presenting him with the Medal of Honor. Williams survived a 35‑minute dogfight in 1952, downing four Soviet...
By Military Times
News•Feb 25, 2026
Legend of Australian Renewables John Grimes to Resign as SEC CEO, Take on Regional Role
John Grimes, who has led the Smart Energy Council (SEC) for nearly two decades, announced his retirement effective May 15. He will transition to become chief executive of the newly formed Renewable Energy Council Asia Pacific (RECAP), a regional partner...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 25, 2026
IHG Targets Upscale Conversions with Noted Collection Brand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled Noted Collection, its 21st brand aimed at converting upscale and upper‑upscale independent hotels into the IHG portfolio. The new premium brand offers access to IHG’s global distribution network, revenue‑management tools, and the One Rewards...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Gets an Animation Trailer Ahead of March Launch
Netmarble unveiled an official animation trailer for its upcoming free‑to‑play action RPG *The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin*. The game, based on the globally‑sold manga, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Steam on March 16, with a mobile rollout a week later on...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 25, 2026
Undertale Piano Arrangement Album - Echoes Beneath Produced by Yoko Shimomura Is Now Available Digitally
Square Enix has launched the Undertale piano‑arrangement album *Echoes Beneath*, produced by veteran composer Yoko Shimomura, to mark the game’s 10th anniversary. The collection features 15 piano‑only tracks performed by Yui Morishita, Yuki Kishida and Ryota Kikuchi, and is available...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 25, 2026
Chronicled Wish Banner Guide In Genshin Impact
HoYoverse introduced the Chronicled Wish banner in Genshin Impact version 6.4, running from February 25 to March 17, 2026. The new system combines character‑limited and weapon banners, letting players select either a 5‑star character or weapon before pulling. A 50% match chance...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond Green Joins Travalyst Coalition as Accommodation Partner
Beyond Green has become the latest accommodation partner of the Travalyst Coalition, a not‑for‑profit group dedicated to standardising sustainability data in travel. The partnership gives Beyond Green’s global portfolio of independent hotels a voice in shaping emerging data models, metrics...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
K11 Musea Posts Record Golden Week Traffic, Luxury Sales Jump
HK's K11 Musea posted its strongest Golden Week results since opening, with foot traffic up 10% year‑on‑year. Tourist spending surged 60%, highlighted by a single HK$2 million transaction, while luxury sales rose 40% and watches‑jewellery jumped 140%. The mall’s festive programming...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
VCs Hit Jackpot as FMCG Giants Go on D2C Acquisition Spree
Venture capital firms such as Fireside Ventures, Eight Roads Ventures and Peak XV have secured multi‑bagger exits by selling stakes in Indian D2C brands to FMCG conglomerates. USV Pharma’s Rs 1,583 crore purchase of Wellbeing Nutrition, Hindustan Unilever’s Rs 824 crore acquisition of Oziva and its...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
China Airlines, Agoda Launch StayMiles Hotel Platform
Agoda’s Rocket Travel division has partnered with China Airlines to launch StayMiles, a white‑label hotel booking platform for the carrier’s loyalty members. The service gives members access to over 600,000 properties worldwide and lets them earn up to 10,000 miles...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hillgrove Charts Path to Growth as Copper Production at Kanmantoo Gathers Momentum
Hillgrove Resources reported a strong 2025 turnaround at its Kanmantoo underground copper mine, boosting production to over 11,300 tonnes and lifting revenue 49% to $167.6 million. The company reversed a $14.8 million loss into a modest $100,000 profit and grew cash reserves...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport Rolls Out New All-Inclusive Experience
Sumitomo Fudosan Villa Fontaine has unveiled an all‑inclusive experience at its Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport hotel, directly linked to Terminal 3. Starting April 2026, guests can book a curated "Wonderful Japan" itinerary that bundles executive‑level rooms, daily meals, spa treatments, and...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
India Eyes Israel’s 6th-Gen, AI-Enabled BVR Missile To Supercharge LCA Tejas, Blunt China’s PL-15/PL-17 Edge
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, India signaled intent to acquire the Israeli‑developed Sky Sting beyond‑visual‑range missile for its LCA Tejas Mk‑1A fleet. The missile, still under development, boasts a 250 km range, Mach 5 speed and an AI‑enabled RF...
By Eurasian Times – Defence
News•Feb 25, 2026
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition "Switch 2 Vs. PS5 Vs. PS4" Graphics and Framerate Comparison
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arrived digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering the complete base game, six official expansions, and over 150 Creation Club items. The launch coincides with a side‑by‑side video that pits the Switch 2 version against PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in graphics...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 25, 2026
Utawarerumono Zan 2 Is Now Available for PC Steam
Japanese developers DMM Games, Shiravune, and Aquaplus have released Utawarerumono Zan 2 on PC via Steam, marking the title's first English‑localized launch. The game is priced at $39.99 with a launch discount running through March 10, and offers bundles that include discounts...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 25, 2026
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon Appoints GM
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon has appointed Richard Margo as its general manager ahead of the resort’s scheduled opening in the second quarter of 2026. Margo arrives with more than three decades of hospitality leadership across Europe, the Middle East...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Majority of Gulf Region Companies Now Adopting Gen AI – Survey
A Deloitte survey of 649 tax, finance and legal professionals shows generative AI adoption in the Gulf Cooperation Council has accelerated, with non‑adoption dropping from 52% in 2024 to 29% in 2025. Quality improvement is the top priority (38%), followed...
By Global Legal Post (Technology)
News•Feb 25, 2026
2D Western Souls-Like Action RPG Tombwater Launches for PC on March 31
Tombwater, a 2D Western souls‑like action RPG from Moth Atlas and Midwest Games, is set to launch on March 31 for Windows PC via Steam. The release was pushed forward from an original November 2025 date to allow additional content...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 25, 2026
Pan Pacific Strengthens Singapore Leadership with Cluster GM Appointment
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has appointed Kung Teong Wah as cluster general manager for Parkroyal Collection Pickering and Parkroyal on Beach Road in Singapore. In this expanded role he will retain leadership of the Pickering property while taking strategic oversight...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Ramenya Shima to Open First Overseas Outpost in Hong Kong
Ramenya Shima, a Tokyo‑based ramen specialist, will open its first overseas restaurant in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay next month. The 1,200 sq ft venue at Sugar+ will seat 24 guests and replicate the warm wood interior of its Shibuya flagship. The menu...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Devastating Sims 4 Glitch Makes Player Lose Photos They Saved for 7.5 Generations
A Reddit user lost photos documenting 7.5 generations of their Sims 4 family due to a persistent glitch that blanks out picture frames and paintings. The issue surfaced while the player was building an eighth generation, erasing weeks of in‑game storytelling....
By Game Rant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Young India Shifts to Solitaires as Prices Decline 30%
Diamond prices in India dropped about 30% year‑on‑year, prompting a 25‑35% surge in solitaire demand among 28‑40‑year‑olds. A 1‑carat engagement ring now sells for roughly ₹5‑5.5 lakh, down from ₹7‑8 lakh, making diamonds a cheaper alternative to gold‑heavy jewellery. First‑time purchasers in...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Lyor Cohen Isn’t Your Best Friend — But He’s Getting Serious Results at YouTube Music
Lyor Cohen’s aggressive push at YouTube Music is beginning to close the gap with Amazon Music, as the platform posted the fastest paid‑subscriber growth among U.S. streaming services in 2025. Although YouTube Music still holds less than 9% market share...
By Digital Music News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Honor of Kings India Launch Rumors Heat up Again as Fresh Hints Surface
Sources close to GamingonPhone indicate that Tencent’s mobile MOBA Honor of Kings is gearing up for an Indian launch after trademark filings were approved in late 2023 and early 2024. The title logged more than 50 million downloads and over $100 million...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 25, 2026
AMGTA Expands Manufacturing Collaboration as MTDG Becomes Principal Member
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) has promoted the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG) to Principal Member status, expanding its leadership role within the global additive‑manufacturing community. The elevation brings Dean Bartles onto AMGTA’s Board of Directors effective 1 February 2026, reinforcing...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Feb 25, 2026
McDonald’s Australia Trials Global Beverage Platform for McCafé
McDonald’s Australia began a trial on February 25 of ten handcrafted beverages across more than 500 restaurants in Victoria and Queensland. The rollout marks the second market to test the company’s new global beverage platform, extending McCafé beyond coffee to include...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Ace Looks to Regain Its Convenience Crown Amidst Evolving Customer Expectations
Ace Hardware’s Spring 2026 Convention in Louisville gathered over 12,000 attendees, including a record 4,566 retailers, to address a slipping convenience reputation. CEO John Venhuizen outlined a five‑point plan to reclaim the “convenience crown,” focusing on expanding store proximity, reducing...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Feb 25, 2026
False Timesheet Explanation "Wholly Unconvincing", Dismissal Fair
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a Hansen Corporation database manager was fairly dismissed after falsifying timesheets. The employee, employed since 2019, claimed manager approval and a long‑standing pattern excused the false entries, but the Commission called his explanation wholly...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Namibia: Chamber of Mines Says Sector Employs 26.7 Percent of Namibian Workforce
The Chamber of Mines rebutted ILO remarks by highlighting that its members generated 20,843 direct jobs and an estimated 145,901 indirect jobs in 2024, accounting for 26.7% of Namibia’s employed population. It contested claims that the sector lacks local beneficiation...
By AllAfrica – Mining
News•Feb 25, 2026
NZ to Launch Clearer, Safer Rules for Open Work Visa Holders
New Zealand will overhaul open work visa rules on 20 April 2026, dividing them into two streams: unrestricted visas that allow any employment, self‑employment or business activity, and employer‑only visas that limit holders to a single employer. The change targets visas such as...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Consumer Reports' Most Reliable Car Brand Is No Longer Subaru
Consumer Reports' 2026 reliability rankings place Toyota at the top, pushing Subaru to second and Lexus to third. Toyota’s gains stem from refreshed Camry, Tacoma and Tundra models that have resolved earlier issues, while its rivals saw mixed results. Tesla...
By Jalopnik
News•Feb 25, 2026
Arika Expands Pennyweight Point Gold System Along Strike and at Depth
Arika Resources announced that recent RC drilling at its Pennyweight Point deposit on the Yundamindra project has extended high‑grade gold mineralisation both along strike and to greater depth. Intercepts include 21 m at 4.65 g/t Au, with a peak of 19.39 g/t over...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Debtwire Middle-Market – 2/23/2026
Sponsor‑backed merger and acquisition activity surged to $165 billion in December 2025, marking the second‑largest monthly volume in the past decade, just shy of the $168 billion peak recorded in April 2021. Data from Mergermarket shows that leveraged buyouts and other sponsor‑driven deals now...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 25, 2026
Global Commitment Crucial for Ukraine Justice, Amnesty International Says
Amnesty International urges the world to keep pressure on Russia as the fourth anniversary of the invasion marks a test of global resolve. The organization highlights waning sanctions, reduced U.S. aid, and an unexecuted ICC arrest warrant for President Vladimir...
By JURIST
News•Feb 25, 2026
Space Force Moving to Upgrade Its Elements of Long-Range Kill Chains
The U.S. Space Force announced a push to modernize the data‑transport and battle‑management components of long‑range kill chains, a critical capability for future high‑intensity conflicts. Leaders highlighted System Delta 85, established in August 2025, as the hub for space domain...
By Air & Space Forces Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Defence Cooperation in Doha Talks
Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their defence cooperation during high‑level talks in Doha. Senior officials from both nations agreed to deepen military collaboration, including joint exercises, technology sharing, and expanded training programs. The partnership is framed as a strategic response...
By Quwa – Defence News & Analysis
News•Feb 25, 2026
Thai Beauty Retailer Konvy Opens First Store in Philippines
Thai beauty retailer Konvy launched its first brick‑and‑mortar flagship in the Philippines, occupying a prime spot at Robinsons Galleria in Pasig City. Founded in 2012 as an e‑commerce platform in Thailand, Konvy has been adding physical stores to complement its...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Dedicated Freight Corridor From Dankuni to Surat to Boost MP Logistics, Exports
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a 2,052‑km Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dankuni in West Bengal to Surat in Gujarat, traversing Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The East‑West line will link with the existing Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, providing...
By The Hindu Business Line – All
News•Feb 25, 2026
Covenant Trends – 2/23/2026
Covenant Review released its latest quarterly snapshot of new‑issue institutional loans that include a pick‑your‑poison covenant provision. The accompanying chart tracks the share of such loans by quarter, showing a clear upward trajectory over the past two years. The data...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 25, 2026
As US Tech Giants Become Cable Giants, It’s Time We Pay Attention to Our Seabeds
U.S. tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are increasingly becoming sole owners of undersea data cables, giving them unprecedented control over global internet traffic. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs and hinted at...
By Politico Europe – All News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Railroad Company Wins Appeal in Montana Asbestos Death Case
The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that held BNSF Railway strictly liable for asbestos dust from the Libby, Montana, vermiculite mine, invoking the federal common‑carrier exemption. A 2024 jury had awarded each estate $4 million, but the appeals court...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 25, 2026
Octus: Private Credit & Deal Origination Insights – 2/23/2026
The 2026 outlook for Americas private credit is dominated by the mass maturity of loans originated in 2021, pushing the asset class into the mainstream. Refinancing activity surged in 2025, with a 29% jump in deals that now represent 28%...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 25, 2026
Coal India Backs Phased Rollout of National Coal Exchange to Protect Energy Security
Coal India has endorsed a phased rollout of the National Coal Exchange, aiming to move coal trading from traditional e‑auctions to a regulated electronic platform with market‑based price discovery. Executive Director V S Maharaj emphasized that reforms must be calibrated to protect...
By The Hindu Business Line – All
News•Feb 25, 2026
Solar Insiders Podcast: How Fixing Network Tariffs Could Break Home Battery Economics
The Solar Insiders podcast features IEEFA analyst Jay Gordon warning that proposed fixes to network tariffs could erode the economic case for residential battery storage. By moving from time‑varying network charges to flat fees, the savings homeowners capture from shifting...
By RenewEconomy