Nitin Chengappa Joins DBS to Lead India Wealth Business
DBS Bank has picked Former Standard Chartered Banker Nitin Chengappa to run its wealth management business in India. Chengappa joined DBS this July as Managing Director and Head of Treasures Business and Wealth Management, working out of Mumbai. He now reports to Ambuj Chandna, who runs consumer banking for DBS
When Is UN Day Celebrated? History, and Global Impact
United Nations (UN) Day is celebrated every year in October. The day marks the anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into force in 1945. The historic event laid the foundation for international cooperation, peacebuilding, and global development. For people all over the globe, UN Day serves as a reminder
Healthtech Firm CARPL.ai Secures $10M Series A Led by IFC
The Healthcare AI startup CARPL.ai secured $10 million in a Series A round. The funding was led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with participation from the existing investor, Stellaris Venture Partners and others. The funds will be used for the development of their products, partnerships and expansion of their
Zoom Names Carlos Quaderi APAC Head to Drive AI Growth
Zoom Communications has named Carlos Quaderi as its new head of Asia Pacific (APAC), starting 1 August 2026. In this role, he will lead Zoom’s business across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India and Korea, except Japan. He will report to Graeme Geddes, Zoom’s Chief Sales and Growth Officer. Quaderi had
Nvidia Supplier Wistron Opens $700m Texas AI Factory
Taiwanese electronics company Wistron has opened its first manufacturing factory in the United States. The new 324,000-square-foot plant is in Fort Worth, Texas, and is a $700 million investment. The factory will build NVIDIA’s latest AI superchips, including the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. It will also make the next-generation
How to Become SDO in India: Career Path Explained
Want to pursue a government career that combines administration, public service, and leadership? Then SDO might be the right position for you. A Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) is one of the most respected government positions in India. This job profile offers job security, a good salary, career growth, and most
India’s 8th WTO Trade Policy Review Starts From July 21
India will take part in its 8th Trade Policy Review (TRP) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 21 and 23 July 2026. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal will be in charge of the Indian group. The WTP reviews the trade policies of all its member countries to make sure they
Holiday Robotics Raises $103M Series A in Humanoid Push
Holiday Robotics has secured $103.3 million (₩155 billion) in a Series A funding round, announced on 13 July. This sets a new record for the largest Series A investment raised by a South Korean startup. It is also the biggest single funding round for a humanoid robotics company in the
OpenAI Eyes Screen-Free Home ChatGPT Device for 2027
OpenAI is moving beyond software and moving into consumer hardware. According to the reports, the company is working on a new device powered by ChatGPT that is designed for home use. Instead of making another smartphone or a regular smart speaker, OpenAI is reportedly building a screen-free AI companion that
Philippine President Marcos Eyes Tech & Innovation Push
The Philippine government plans to secure an investment of P4.5 trillion from its new Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a 33% increase from the P3.38 trillion approved in the last plan, which created over 132,000 jobs. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo confirmed that the new SIPP is their first under the
