World
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Toshifumi Suzuki, Founder of 7 Eleven Japan and ‘God of Retail’, Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of 7-Eleven Japan in 1973 and widely considered as the father of Japan’s 7 Eleven convenience store industry, died of heart failure at the age of…
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Momentum Peak Trade Seeks to Bring Structure and Support to Online Trading
Momentum Peak Trade is presenting itself as a brokerage platform for traders who want access to global markets without losing the guidance and clarity often missing from digital investing services.…
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501FX Brings a Precision-Led Brokerage Model to Investors Seeking Smarter Global Market Access
501FX is building its presence in the online brokerage space with a platform designed for investors who want to move beyond passive savings and participate more actively in global financial…
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PipVertex Builds a Cleaner Path for Traders Navigating Global Markets
As online trading becomes more crowded, traders are no longer choosing platforms based only on access. Many now want a trading environment that helps them move across markets with more…
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Walmart Deepens India Supply Chain Push: Retail Giant Expands MSME Export Network
Walmart Inc is expanding its India sourcing and supplier development strategy as global retailers increasingly look beyond China to diversify manufacturing and supply chains across Asia. At the Walmart Growth…
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Bank of Korea Signals Possible Rate Hikes
Bank of Korea official signaled shift toward rate hikes. Policy pivot follows rising inflation and steady growth. Benchmark interest rate remained at 2.5% recently. Federal Reserve stance increased pressure on…
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US-Iran War Costs Hit $25 Billion As Political Pressure Mounts Ahead Of Midterms
The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has already cost an estimated $25 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official, marking the first formal disclosure of the financial toll…
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South Asian lifestyle collective Otherland Hotels announces its debut in Sri Lanka
Otherland Galle Sri Lanka has roared back onto the global stage, its visitor numbers surging 50% year-over-year since 2023, fueled by Galle Fort’s charming allure, world-class surf breaks, and a…
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Asia Could Gain From Iran War Fallout
Asia faces energy risks from Strait of Hormuz disruption. Conflict may boost Asian defense, drone and chip industries. Higher oil prices could accelerate electric vehicle adoption. Prolonged shortages could hurt…
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Petrodollar Panic? Why the Iran Conflict May Not Hurt the Dollar After All
Iran conflict revives debate over global role of U.S. dollar Some oil trades shift to yuan and alternative payment systems Analysts say dollar dominance extends beyond oil pricing mechanisms Dollar…
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Warner Bros. shareholders greenlight Paramount’s historic $111 billion takeover
In one of Hollywood’s biggest corporate shake-ups in recent years, Warner Bros. shareholders on Thursday, April 23, approved Paramount’s acquisition by Skydance, marking a major step forward for the blockbuster…
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Nike Cuts Jobs Amid Sales Pressure
Nike to cut about 1,400 jobs globally Layoffs target technology and operations roles across multiple regions Company faces slowing sales and rising competition from rival brands Restructuring aims to improve…
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Kevin Warsh Faces Senate Hearing For Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh faces Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair Scrutiny focuses on wealth disclosures and conflict-of-interest concerns Hearing comes ahead of May 15 leadership deadline Senators expected to question…
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Central Bank Trapped: Indonesia Battles Inflation With No Room to Cut Rates
Bank Indonesia (BI), the country’s central bank, is expected to hold its benchmark policy rate at 4.75% this week and keep it there through 2026, as the ongoing Iran war…
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Gold Demand Drops Despite Festival
India gold demand muted during Akshaya Tritiya amid record prices Jewellery buying declines while overall spending rises due to higher prices Consumers shift toward coins as investment demand increases India…
