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
Japan Aims to Unlock $7T Savings for Bond Funding
Japan is turning its attention to the country’s massive pool of household savings, estimated at nearly $7 trillion, as it seeks fresh demand for government bonds amid reduced central bank support. Policymakers are exploring new bond products and incentives to encourage retail investors to play a longer-term role in the
Chinese Companies’ Making Strategic Move to Singapore
Companies’ growing concerns in China have prompted them to relocate their operations to Singapore. They believe this will reduce the political tensions between China and the United States. This trend, called ‘Singapore washing’ by some experts, began gaining attention in the US near the end of Donald Trump’s first term,
MUFG to Buy 20% Stake in Shriram Finance for $3.2 billion
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is nearing completion of a deal to acquire a 20% stake in Indian non-bank financial company Shriram Finance, with an estimated value exceeding 500 billion yen ($3.22 billion), as reported by Bloomberg News on Monday. Bloomberg mentioned that MUFG aims to announce this acquisition
Trade. Energy. Defence. India–Russia Summit Begins
As America keeps pressuring India to refrain from buying Russian crude oil, New Delhi seems unfazed by the punitive trade tariffs and fickle warnings. It is all set to host the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, in a two-day visit from Dec 4th to Dec 5th, signalling its
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Taliban Trade Minister Visits India to Boost Economic Ties
Afghanistan’s Taliban trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday for his first official visit, aiming to boost investments and trade between the two countries. Both nations are exploring ways to strengthen their relations amid deteriorating ties with neighbouring Pakistan. Last month, India upgraded its engagement with Afghanistan by reopening its
How to Remove Avatar in Snapchat? We Have the Solution
Every one of us has used Snapchat at some point in our lives. A few years ago, Snapchat introduced its Bitmoji Avatars, further enhancing the Snapchat experience. However, not everybody likes these Bitmoji Avatars. If you are one of them, then this blog is for you. Today, we will discuss
Taiwan in focus amid Japan PM comments and US weapons sale
The US approved a $330 million sale of fighter jets and aircraft parts to Taiwan, marking a notable shift under the Trump administration, which had previously expanded military ties with Taiwan. The US response was praised by Taiwan but condemned by China, which claimed it undermined its sovereignty and security
Samsung Creates M&A Team Focused on AI and Mobility
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong is finalizing major management moves. The company has established a new M&A team within the Business Support Office, led by President Ahn Jung-hyun, who is known for the 2017 Harman acquisition, valued at approximately 9 trillion won. Following several large Mergers and Acquisitions this year,
