SoftBank Stock Sinks 9% in Asia Tech Meltdown
SoftBank Group’s shares declined 9.17% on Wednesday amid a broader tech sell-off in Asia after U.S. stocks fell overnight. SoftBank’s stock fell for a second day after the company announced a $2 billion investment in Intel. Meanwhile, Intel shares rallied nearly 7% on Tuesday, closing at $25.31 in U.S. trading.
Blending Local Roots with Global Grit
Satya Nadella, born in Hyderabad, India, educated at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and now CEO of Microsoft, encapsulates the “Third Culture CEO.” Since assuming leadership in 2014, he steered Microsoft from a Windows-centric, competitive culture to a cloud-first, collaborative powerhouse. The company’s market value surged from around $300 billion to over
How to Add Music in WhatsApp Status to Attract Viewers?
Meta-owned WhatsApp now allows its users to add any music to their status, just like on Instagram and Facebook. The best part is that you can choose your favourite track from Meta’s extensive music library. If you have not tried this amazing feature yet, we are gonna guide you step-by-step
Customise Your Web Experience With Website Tinting
The growing world of web design uses different techniques and keeps up with the trend to make their websites visually attractive, engaging and user-friendly. A visually appealing website is prominent as we choose colours for our homes, now website owners are also using these techniques to bring harmony to their
Workers Obtain Another Big Pay Hike in Labour-Starved Japan
Japanese firms have settled on a 5.25% increase in average wage this year, and this is the highest increment in 34 years and the third successive high-growth year. This comes in reaction to extreme labor shortages and attempts to cushion the workers against inflation. The last increase of wages by
Starbucks Denies Sale of China Business Amid Pressure
Starbucks denied reports that it is considering a complete sell-off of its China business after Chinese media Caixin reported that the company approached over a dozen potential buyers. A Starbucks spokesperson clarified, “We are not currently considering a full sale of our China operations.“ Despite the denial, sources said Starbucks
Top NBFC in India: Driving India’s Financial Innovation
Non-banking financial Companies (NBFCs) are becoming important players in India’s changing financial landscape. As traditional banks reach limits in providing services to underserved areas or segments, the top NBFC in India has made by providing various financial products, opening avenues for retail, SME, rural, and other segments. These entities address
Google’s Android Search Tactics Declared Illegal in Japan
Japan’s competition watchdog is turning up the heat on Big Tech. On Tuesday, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a cease-and-desist order to Google, accusing the tech giant of unfair business practices related to search services on Android devices. This decisive move echoes antitrust actions already underway in the
South Korea Pumped $24B in Semiconductor Amid the Global Race
On Tuesday, South Korea revealed a major boost in its support for the semiconductor industry, increasing the aid package to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion) — a 25% jump from the 26 trillion won package announced last year. This strategic move comes amid increasing pressure on the government to enhance
Vietnam’s Growth Under Threat as Trump Imposes Heavy Tariffs
Vietnam, long hailed as a manufacturing powerhouse and global export hub, is facing a serious economic setback after the U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a steep 46% import duty on Vietnamese goods—one of the highest among 180 nations affected. The new tariffs threaten to derail the country’s ambitious 2025 GDP
