Posts Tagged ‘Standard’
Why Darren and Mike’s iReboot Set a New Standard for Business Conferences
The landscape of business conferences has changed dramatically over the past decade. Many entrepreneurs have begun to approach events with caution due to repetitive content, inflated promises, and high ticket costs that rarely translate into real progress. In June 2025, the Darren and Mike iReboot event in Chula Vista, California offered a different experience. The…
Read MoreSingPost raises standard domestic mail rates by S$0.10
The new prices are S$0.62 for standard regular mail and S$0.90 for standard large mail [SINGAPORE] On Tuesday (Dec 9), Singapore Post (SingPost) announced a S$0.10 increase to its standard domestic mail starting from Jan 1, 2026. The new prices – S$0.62 for standard regular mail and S$0.90 for standard large mail – will help…
Read MoreStandard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%
[BEIJING] Standard Chartered revised its forecast for China’s 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6 per cent from 4.3 per cent, citing the country’s resilient exports and continued gains in productivity, it said in a note released on Monday (Dec 1). China’s exports are expected to remain competitive, aided by reduced trade tensions with the…
Read MoreRaising the Standard: North Star Talent and Its Strategic View of Technology and Workforce Design
Corey Shaw, founder of North Star Talent, suggests there’s potential in using technology to lift recruiting standards and make hiring more aligned with business priorities. His perspective stems from a professional journey of over two decades that moved from financial services to talent acquisition leadership. He states, “From that experience, I’ve come to believe that…
Read MoreTrump warns against AI ‘overregulation,’ says US needs to have one federal standard
[WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US must have one federal standard for regulating artificial intelligence, saying the technology risked being over-regulated if each American state came up with its own standard. “Overregulation by the States is threatening to undermine this Growth Engine,” Trump said on social media. “We MUST have one Federal Standard instead of a…
Read More“Original Shark” Kevin Harrington Reveals Top 5 Entrepreneurs Setting a New Growth Standard
Kevin Harrington, the “Original Shark” from Shark Tank, has built a legacy on backing founders before the world sees their momentum. From infomercial breakthroughs to multimillion-dollar consumer brands, his career has centered on one core skill: identifying entrepreneurs with the discipline to turn ideas into industries. Decades into investing, mentoring, and scaling companies, Harrington’s lens…
Read MoreStandard Chartered issues payment demand to mm2 Asia units over S$905,000 debt
[SINGAPORE] Standard Chartered has issued letters of demand to two associated companies of entertainment group mm2 Asia, seeking repayment of S$905,582.87 by Thursday (Oct 23). The letters, dated Oct 16, were addressed to mm Connect and Cathay Cineplexes, for which mm2 Asia acted as guarantor. Cathay Cineplexes ceased operations in September after entering voluntary liquidation.…
Read MoreStablecoins could suck US$1 trillion from emerging-market banks in next three years: Standard Chartered
[LONDON] The boom in US dollar-backed stablecoins, helped by President Donald Trump’s crypto policies, could suck US$1 trillion worth of deposits out of emerging economy banks in the next few years, a report from Standard Chartered estimates. About 99 per cent of all stablecoins are pegged to the US dollar, which economists say effectively makes…
Read MoreiPhone 18’s Biggest Upgrade Could Be 48MP Ultrawide Sensor for Standard Model
Apple’s iPhone 18 is already making headlines long before its expected arrival. The company is tipped to unveil the new series in September 2026, with Pro and foldable models leading the launch. However, reports suggest the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could arrive later in March 2027, which would mark a major change from…
Read MoreThe Buzz Without the Booze: Hectare’s Sets the Standard for THC Beverages
The cannabis beverage industry is no longer a quiet niche but a rapidly rising force. Globally, cannabis-infused beverages are projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $28.6 billion by 2033, according to industry reports. Once viewed as a fringe product, THC beverages are fast becoming a mainstream choice, particularly as consumers seek healthier,…
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