South Korea Set to Unveil Its First Alternative Exchange
NEXT, Korea’s first alternative trading system (ATS), is set to launch on March 4th, 2025. The market will operate for 12 hours daily, enabling stock trading during commuting hours. Additionally, the introduction of new pricing mechanisms will support diverse investment strategies. Starting with 10 listed stocks, the number of tradable
SoftBank’s Mega $16 Billion Funding Plan To Expand In AI
In the latest turn of events, the CEO of Softbank, Masayoshi Son, is in talks to borrow $16 billion to expand its operations in the AI segment. Moreover, as per the information tech news, the bank might borrow another $8 billion at the beginning of 2026. Reuters also reported that
Asian Cryptocurrencies Landscape: The Best Out of the Bunch
Imagine a digital marketplace full of innovation, where virtual currencies redefine the boundaries of finance and technology. Asia stands at the forefront of this revolution, crafting cryptocurrencies that command significant market capitalisations and promise transformative potential. Let’s delve into the top Asian cryptocurrencies as of February 21, 2025, exploring their
Singapore & Japan Are Reshaping the Asian Work Culture
Businesses in Asian countries, particularly Singapore and Japan, are reshaping the future of work culture. According to Nikkei Asia, fewer than 40% of professionals spend their entire workweek in the office in Singapore and Japan, thanks in part to government policies promoting work-life balance, which have reinforced the shift toward
How To Do A Barrel Roll 100 Times? A Complete Guide
Do a barrel roll is a fun easter egg introduced by Google. But how to do a a barrel roll 100 times? We know you are asking the same question; otherwise, there’s no sense in you reading this blog. This game took the internet by storm right after its introduction,
BOJ Gets New Policy Board Member in Junko Koeda
Japan’s lower house of parliament, on Friday, approved the government’s nominee for the Central Bank’s policy board. The government of Japan backed Junko Koeda for being the latest member of the policy board of BOJ. Koeda is an academic known popularly as a fiscal and monetary hawk. Koeda is a
Starlink Internet Service Now Available in Bhutan
Elon Musk-led SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet services to Bhutan. The corporation updated its product availability map on February 11, 2025, and confirmed Bhutan is now among the nations with access to Starlink. Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) approved Starlink to provide wireless internet service. The
21 Jan, 1972: The Day Three Sister States Get Statehood
India’s rich cultural tapestry saw a significant milestone on 21 January 1972, when Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura were granted statehood. This pivotal moment marked a new chapter in the history of these northeastern regions, bringing their unique heritage, aspirations, and potential into the national spotlight. Over five decades later, this
aiESG: Smoothing the Wrinkles of Sustainability with Technology
In a world striving for economic affluence, the relentless march towards prosperity has often left deep “wrinkles” on the fabric of society—environmental degradation, widespread poverty, and inequalities that challenge fundamental human rights. These “wrinkles” demand solutions, but finding a clear, quantifiable basis for sustainable corporate activities has been anything but
You Just Have To “Wish”: The Rise of Agentic AI
The way humans and technology interact is now making a significant leap forward into a more autonomous future. Just imagine you are working, and just before you get burned out, your next overseas trip is in place, or your ageing parents are given the care they deserve while you are
