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News and Trends

GXS Cuts About 10% of its Workforce After Strategic Review

The decision follows a strategic review covering the bank's presence in Malaysia, Singapore and India.

News and Trends

Jaaved Jaaferi Turns 63: The Timeless Entertainer Who Shows India How to Stay Relevant in a Changing World

Jaaved Jaaferi's journey shows why staying curious, humble and adaptable is the real secret to long-term relevance.

News and Trends

Manulife to Launch New Singapore All Cap Strategy After EQDP Appointment

About 40 percent of its portfolio will be invested in Singapore small and mid cap firms.

News and Trends

Tonik Raises US$12M Pre-Series C to Scale Capital-Efficient Lending in the Philippines

With efficiency gains compounding and burn continuing to decline, Tonik's current trajectory points to cash-flow breakeven around the first half of 2026.

News and Trends

Ripple Strengthens Singapore Presence with New Regulatory Approval

The company said the decision will allow it to widen its regulated payment services and provide additional support to customers in Singapore.

News and Trends

PolicyBazaar Parent Approves INR 644 Cr ESOP Grant for Staff

The move highlights the firm's focus on retaining talent and creating long term value for its workforce.

News and Trends

Lending Startup Mannjal Secures USD 2.1 Mn Seed Funding

The seed funding round was led by Arali Ventures and B Capital, with participation from Sparrow Capital and Gemba Capital.

News and Trends

Aakrit Vaish and Pratyush Choudhury Unveil USD 75 Mn Activate Fund

Activate plans to invest between USD 500,000 and USD 3 million in early stage AI startups.

News and Trends

Furniture Rental Firm Furlenco Raises USD 15 Mn Funding

The new funds will also help it prepare for long term public market ambitions by improving distribution reach and boosting operational efficiency.

Business News

San Francisco Is Suing Processed Food Giants Including Coca-Cola, Nestle and Kraft. Here's Why.

The first-of-its-kind lawsuit accuses major manufacturers of knowingly making and marketing harmful foods and beverages.

Leadership

Stop Fearing Disruption. Here's How to Turn It Into Your Greatest Advantage.

A leader's greatest advantage comes from seeing disruption not as disorder but as the starting point for reinvention.

Starting a Business

Inside the Dorm-Room Startup Fueling the $1.6 Billion NIL Gold Rush

Here's how Blake Lawrence built Opendorse, streamlining NIL deals for 100,000+ college athletes.

Science & Technology

The Era of Blockchain Hype Is Over — Execution Is What Will Drive Adoption

Blockchain is shifting from speculation to execution, with adoption driven by practical infrastructure.

Leadership

The Power Move Most Leaders Overlook — and How It Wins in High-Stakes Moments

When neutrality is practiced intentionally, it becomes a quiet superpower for steady leadership and smarter decisions.

Marketing

Avoid These 5 AI Video Mistakes That Kill Engagement

Generative AI offers unprecedented opportunities for video marketing. It also comes with a wide array of pitfalls. Here's how to avoid them.