Why Learning FinTech Can Boost Your Career Opportunities in Modern Finance
Today, financial services are different from what they were even five years ago. The integration of technology into finance has given rise to new careers for professionals who understand both fields. If you are currently working in finance or looking to get into finance, fintech education can give you the
TikTok Finalises Joint Venture Deal With US to Avoid Ban
TikTok has made a key deal to prevent the app from being banned in the U.S. by creating a new company that American investors will mostly own. The Chinese investors of the app, ByteDance, said this new company, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will run TikTok’s operations in the U.S.
What Happens When You Prioritise Empathy, Intuition & Flow in Boardroom Decisions?
Boardroom decisions often chase speed, scale and spreadsheets, but a quieter force rooted in empathy, intuition, and flow reshaping the leadership to complement traditional strategic thinking. It’s called ‘feminine intelligence’, and it’s turning the tide on how businesses lead, decide, and grow.What starts as a more human-centred leadership approach often
H-1B Fee Hike Pushes Chinese Amazon Worker to Quit
An Amazon engineer earning $180,000 is leaving his high-paying job to move abroad due to recent US policy changes and visa fee hikes. Originally from China, he has 18 months left on his F-1 OPT and one chance in the H-1B lottery. The recent $100,000 fee increase under President Trump
India Leads Global Growth Amid Uncertainty: S&P Global
Amid global market volatility, India’s economy remains resilient, maintaining its status as the fastest-growing major economy worldwide. S&P Global projects that India’s GDP will continue to grow at a robust 6.5% in FY26. This positive outlook results from a combination of domestic buffers and external challenges, which together support the
China Begins Building the World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China’s Premier Li Qiang announced the commencement of construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam. The project, situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, is estimated to cost approximately $170 billion, according to Xinhua news agency. The dam, comprising five cascade hydropower stations, will be
How AI Is Reshaping Hiring, Pricing, and Innovation?
In the not-so-distant past, boardrooms brimmed with suits, spreadsheets, and strategy decks. Today, a new voice—calm, data-driven, and tireless—is whispering (or in some cases, shouting) in the ears of executives. That voice isn’t human. It’s algorithmic. And it’s changing everything. As artificial intelligence (AI) systems begin to influence, or outright
Toyota Ramps Up EV Game with 15 Models by 2027, Eyes 1M Units
In a quiet yet ambitious push towards the electric future, Toyota is reportedly gearing up to roll out around 15 electric vehicle (EV) models by 2027, with plans to ramp up production to 1 million units per year, according to a Nikkei report. While Toyota hasn’t officially confirmed the figures—opting
Outmaneuvering Global Constraints
Trade sanctions are increasingly used as geopolitical tools, targeting critical economies and industries. For Asian businesses, the intricate web of sanctions creates challenges and opportunities for strategic realignment. The pivot from “instructional guidance” to “directional guidance” has shifted the compliance burden onto companies. Moreover, Trade sanctions have surged in complexity,
The ASEAN Angle
In August 1967, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN declaration form. However, the original document was negotiated among the nations’ foreign ministers at a beach resort in Bangkok. Since then, ASEAN has come a long way and is now one of the most dynamic and rapidly
