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Geopolitics

EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports

The Guardian – World · Europe

Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and SheinBusiness live – latest updatesThe E…

Startups

5 Teachings from Essentialism about doing less but better

Your Story · India

Discover 5 powerful teachings from Essentialism that can help you focus on what matters, avoid burnout, and do less but better.

Startups

Prosus India revenue up 13% driven by fintech platform Pay U

Your Story · India

Pay U turned EBITDA positive for the first time in FY26 driven largely by increased transaction volumes

Geopolitics

Who is Puneet Sharma, the Axis Bank CFO who has resigned?

Times of India – World · India

Axis Bank's Chief Financial Officer, Puneet Sharma, has resigned, stepping down on Sunday, June 28, but will continue until August 31. Sharma, who joined in Ma…

Tech & Startups

Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change

Wired · Global

Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.

Geopolitics

Biden brands Donald Trump a ‘loser’, accuses him of corruption and incompetence

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Joe Biden launched an attack on Donald Trump, calling him "a loser" and accusing him of corruptio…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong weighing spot checks on renovations, housing minister says

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the ad…

Geopolitics

High ceiling to clear? First rectified subdivided flat to be approved soon

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the ad…

Tech & Startups

Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short

TechCrunch · US

"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”

Tech & Startups

Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia

TechCrunch · US

Eager to find more public AI-related companies that may do as well as Nvidia, Wall Street investors think they've found a winner with Micron.

Geopolitics

Net result? How a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant went big on the World Cup

South China Morning Post – World · China

At a century-old teahouse in Hong Kong, a crowd of about 30 people huddled around tables packed with dim sum on a Thursday morning as they watched South Africa…

Geopolitics

Singapore’s Pritam Singh wins vote of no confidence by landslide

South China Morning Post – World · China

In his greatest test since taking the helm of the Workers’ Party (WP) in 2018, secretary general Pritam Singh has survived by a landslide a vote of no confiden…

Geopolitics

Spotlight falls on Ocado boss Tim Steiner’s £100m in payouts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Reports claim replacement being lined up for co-founder amid concern over high pay and company’s struggling share priceThe boss of Ocado has collected nearly £…

Geopolitics

GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claimsA prominent political commentator has been…

Geopolitics

Volkswagen weighs 100,000 job cuts, closure of four German plants: Report

Indian Express – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 100,000 jobs and shutting four factories in Germany due …

Geopolitics

Make use of FTAs, other schemes to boost shipments, government tells businesses

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Government asks businesses to utilize free trade agreements (FTAs) and schemes for export promoti…

Tech & Startups

FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh

TechCrunch · US

Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A.

Geopolitics

HDFC review finds no evidence backing ex-chairman’s charges

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Estimate monthly loan installments with a calculator. • Calculate returns on Systematic Investmen…

Geopolitics

How Trump’s posts on Iran zigzagged during the war

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President’s social media messaging reveals how his rhetoric on the Islamic Republic repeatedly swung between warnings of destruction, calls for regime cha…

Tech & Startups

Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic

TechCrunch · US

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.

Geopolitics

VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut plants, report says

The Guardian – World · Europe

German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesGermany’s Volkswagen is…

Geopolitics

Iran offers discounted crude to India after US sanctions waiver, refiners weigh return: Report

Indian Express – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Indian refiners are being approached by middlemen offering discounted Iranian oil after US sanc…

Geopolitics

Europe wants a new Plaza Accord for China – seriously?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Leaders of the G7 rich nations might have gone into this month’s summit in France hoping for a united front against China. But, overshadowed by the conflicts i…

Geopolitics

H-1B visas explained: As US marks 250 years, why Indians dominate America’s tech workforce

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in special…

Geopolitics

Japan to launch Supreme Class on Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains with private luxury cabins

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Japan's Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train network will introduce a new premium seating c…

Geopolitics

Heathrow expects fall in passengers and profits this year because of Iran war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Airport has also been ‘engaging closely’ with regulator to discuss cost of plan to build third runwayBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow has said that passe…

Geopolitics

Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

BBC News – World · Europe

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

Geopolitics

Labour authorities probe case of worker fatally crushed by construction vehicle

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s labour authorities are investigating a fatal accident in which a worker died after being run over by a construction vehicle at a sports ground. Pol…

Geopolitics

WhatsApp still barely makes Meta any money. Can Kunal Shah change that?

The Hindu – World · India

This week, Meta named Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, as WhatsApp’s new global head, succeeding Will Cathcart after nearly seven years at the helm

Geopolitics

Amazon to ramp up India investment to record $48 billion by 2030

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments using a calculator. • Estimate returns on Systematic Investme…

Geopolitics

IPO Connect pitched as Hong Kong’s next move to boost finance hub role. But hurdles loom

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is seizing every opportunity to consolidate its role as a global financial centre, leveraging unique advantages and national strategies. This piece, …

Geopolitics

Adani Airports to develop aerocities, invest 20k crore

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments with a loan calculator. • Estimate returns on Systematic Inve…

Geopolitics

King Charles III Has Paid More Than $39.6 Million in Taxes, Palace Discloses in a U.K. First

The New York Times – World · US

Charles released his tax information for the period he has been king of Britain as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the form…

Geopolitics

As losses stink, Air India to stop laundry service for crew at hotels abroad from July

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments with a loan calculator. • Estimate returns on SIPs (Systematic I…

Geopolitics

DeepSeek hiring spree: Chinese AI firm seeks newcomers as it pursues AGI

South China Morning Post – World · China

DeepSeek is looking to “at least double the size of every department” in a new hiring spree, according to an announcement made by the Chinese AI champion on Th…

Tech & Startups

Trump administration bars Polestar from selling its new EVs in the US

TechCrunch · US

The Department of Commerce declined to give the Chinese-owned automaker a special authorization to keep selling EVs in the U.S.

AI / Deep Tech

Repositioning retail for the AI era

MIT Technology Review · Global

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retail, but not in the ways consumers might immediately notice. The biggest transformation may not be flashy virtu…

Tech & Startups

Adobe acquires image and video enhancement tool maker Topaz Labs

TechCrunch · US

Adobe said that it will integrate Topaz Labs' tools across its apps.

Tech & Startups

Amazon ups India bet with fresh $13B AI infrastructure investment

TechCrunch · US

Amazon’s latest India investment comes as global tech companies race to expand AI infrastructure in the country.

Startups

Amazon to invest $13B in India's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030

Your Story · India

This announcement was made following a meeting between Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Entrepreneurship

Most Leaders Say They Want Innovation. These 5 Habits Are Killing It

Inc. · Global

Are you standing in the way of creativity?

Startups

Andhra Pradesh, Airbound target one of the world’s largest drone delivery networks

Your Story · India

Airbound will work with stakeholders across healthcare, logistics and e-commerce to develop an integrated aerial delivery network, while the Andhra Pradesh Dro…

Startups

Amazon expands quick service in India; MoEngage acquires AI infra startup Aampe

Your Story · India

Amazon plans to scale its micro fulfilment centres and urban fulfilment centres to house an expanded selection of daily essentials.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demand

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s overall prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central, where premium offices were close to fu…

Tech & Startups

AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient

TechCrunch · US

While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.

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