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Geopolitics

Can Hong Kong hitch a ride on China’s commercial aerospace wave?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s 15th five-year plan is about to make commercial aerospace a mainstream pillar of national development, and Hong Kong cannot afford to miss this opportu…

Geopolitics

Gulf carriers’ absence opens up opportunities

Times of India – World · India

- Gulf carriers' absence creates opportunity for Indian airlines to capture business. - Indian carriers aim to expand market share by seizing Gulf carriers' …

Tech & Startups

SXSW rebounds as a top networking, ideas festival for founders and VCs

TechCrunch · US

SXSW made some changes this year, but some founders loved it all the same.

Geopolitics

China’s high-end yacht owners say industry growth stifled by structural gaps

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the country with the world’s largest cohort of billionaires, China is no stranger to wealthy elites engaging in luxurious leisure activities, but one common…

Startups

A home for Vrindavan's forgotten widows; Bellatrix Aerospace secures $20M

Your Story · India

Winnie Singh, the co-founder and director of Maitri Ghar Vidhwa Ashram, has been working to restore dignity and stability to widows in Vrindavan.

Startups

Efficiency, inclusion, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 225 of our weekly quiz!

Your Story · India

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 225th quiz. Ready?

Geopolitics

Vijaypat Singhania, ‘The Complete Man’, passes away

Times of India – World · India

Vijaypat Singhania's family had acquired the company from ED Sassoon & Co in 1944, when it was primarily a manufacturer of woollen blankets. Under his lead…

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk’s last co-founder reportedly leaves xAI

TechCrunch · US

All but two of Musk's 11 xAI co-founders departed before this week.

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 27, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, March 27, 2026.

Geopolitics

From rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 55-year-old Chinese medical aesthetics tycoon has shocked the internet by marrying her 25-year-old husband, reportedly with a 50 million yuan (US$7.3 million…

Startups

Women building high-trust businesses; Antler India’s bet on startups

Your Story · India

Healthcare, aviation, and consumer hardware are industries where trust is not a brand value but a baseline requirement. The margin for error is small, capital …

Tech & Startups

Whoop has LeBron – now it wants your mom

TechCrunch · US

Whoop founder Will Ahmed has spent 14 years building a health wearable beloved by elite athletes, and is now racing Oura — and the FDA, and the limits of consu…

Geopolitics

How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars

South China Morning Post – World · China

The era of price wars in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is giving way to a new contest: who can deliver better technology at the same price. On a cloudy …

Geopolitics

Five Guys CEO says he gave a $1.5m bonus to his workers so he wouldn’t get shot in the back

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jerry Murrell seemingly alluded to healthcare CEO killing when he explained giving bonus to workers after bungled promotionSign up for the Breaking News US ema…

Tech & Startups

Apple Still Plans to Sell iPhones When It Turns 100

Wired · Global

As the tech giant turns 50, WIRED spoke to executives about how they plan to win in the AI era.

Geopolitics

Air China subsidiary to lease 10 Boeing jets in deals worth about US$400 million

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shandong Airlines, a subsidiary of flagship carrier Air China, has announced plans to lease 10 Boeing 737 aircraft, signalling China’s continued demand for the…

Geopolitics

BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD posted its first annual profit drop in four years as it faced intensifying competition from domestic rivals in a cutthro…

Startups

Antler India launches 3rd cohort of US market entry programme for startups

Your Story · India

For the first time, the programme is also open to startups that do not belong to the VC firm's portfolio.

Geopolitics

Nokia may cut 14,000 jobs globally, restructuring to reportedly impact India operations

Times of India – World · India

Nokia is reportedly planning significant job cuts, potentially reducing its global workforce by 20%, impacting over 14,000 roles. This move, part of a major re…

Startups

From being in the room to owning it: Genpact’s Shalvi Chitkara on women, AI, and career courage

Your Story · India

At SheSparks 2026, Shalvi Chitkara of Genpact on career pivots, institutional change, and why women must build, not just use, AI.

Geopolitics

Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings

The Guardian – World · Europe

CMA also looks into Pasta Evangelists, funeral operator Dignity and review company Feefo in latest crackdownI was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘…

Geopolitics

Air Canada CEO apologizes for English-only condolence video

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

CEO Michael Rousseau's unilingual condolence message to the pilots killed in a collision in New York over the weekend was seen as "lacking judgement."

Tech & Startups

Why hiring the weirdos works

TechCrunch · US

When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. Bland CEO and co-founder Isaiah Granet has tactical advic…

Startups

Namma Yatri parent Moving Tech enters Europe with Automicle acquisition

Your Story · India

The acquisition signals Moving Tech’s first international expansion and extends its zero-commission, open-network model, developed in India, to European cities.

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 26, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, March 26, 2026.

Geopolitics

VW pulls Skoda brand from China after years of falling sales

South China Morning Post – World · China

Volkswagen will withdraw its mass-market car brand Skoda from mainland China after years of lacklustre sales, as international marques continue to lose their a…

Geopolitics

Germany news: BASF opens massive factory in China

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After slashing jobs at home, BASF opened a sprawling new factory in China on Thursday. The war in Iran drags on consumer confidence and an ancient castle goes …

Geopolitics

Travelers flock to Clear security app to bypass TSA lines amid US airport chaos

The Guardian – World · Europe

Clear Secure has seen jump in new sign-ups amid the partial government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaidSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslette…

Geopolitics

Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges

The Guardian – World · Europe

Documents obtained by Guardian show company increased different fees to ‘offset revenue loss’ from FTC rule changeFollowing a wave of regulations banning the s…

Geopolitics

Co-op boss quits after year marked by cyber-attack and claims of ‘toxic’ culture

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shirine Khoury-Haq denies exit linked to allegations about behaviour at retail and funerals group as it sinks to £125m lossBusiness live – latest updatesThe Co…

Geopolitics

Samsung, SK urge employees to cut car use as energy risks rise over Iran crisis

The Hindu – World · India

Samsung Electronics ‌and SK Group ​said they were ⁠asking employees to curb private car ‌use and follow fuel-saving measures

Geopolitics

Meta cuts hundreds of jobs, goes in line with Zuckerberg's previous statement

Times of India – World · India

Meta has initiated layoffs, impacting hundreds of employees globally as part of a significant reorganization. This move follows earlier cost-cutting measures a…

Geopolitics

US investors bet big on Indian cricket with record billion-dollar IPL deals

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals both sold within hours for two separate record-breaking deals.

Tech & Startups

Meta is cutting several hundred jobs

TechCrunch · US

The cuts will impact employees in the U.S. and other international markets.

Startups

Burma Burma raises Rs 38 Cr in funding

Your Story · India

Burma Burma will use this capital for expansion into new cities and strengthen its presence in existing locations.

Tech & Startups

Ultrahuman Is Back: Can the Ring Pro Beat Oura in the U.S. Market?

Wired · Global

Ultrahuman is officially back in the U.S. and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring yet.

Tech & Startups

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption

TechCrunch · US

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a memo to staff that small businesses have always been a big part of the company's business model, and that while tens of mill…

Geopolitics

Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing in key market

South China Morning Post – World · China

China Eastern Airlines said on Wednesday it placed a multibillion-dollar order for 101 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking another success for the French company …

Geopolitics

Report: Volkswagen to switch from cars to defense at key plant

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable option…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 25, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Tech & Startups

Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 Phones Get Price Hikes

Wired · Global

The Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 aren’t drastically different from their predecessors, but the $50 price bump is indicative of the economic climate.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s TVB logs US$7.5 million profit, shaking off 7 years of losses

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s biggest free-to-air broadcaster swung to a profit of HK$59 million (US$7.5 million) in 2025 from a loss of HK$491 a year earlier, as threefold grow…

Geopolitics

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns AI could wipe out millions of jobs in America

Times of India – World · India

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns of rapid, widespread job losses due to AI, urging government and businesses to prepare. He advocates for incentives to ret…

Geopolitics

He left a high-paying job in Switzerland and found better success in India

Times of India – World · India

In 1979, Jadav Payeng began planting trees on a barren sandbar in Assam, transforming it into Molai Forest. His decades of patient work, driven by the sight o…

Geopolitics

Fortnite maker Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 employees, CEO says ‘sorry’

Times of India – World · India

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to financial struggles, with CEO Tim Sweeney citing a significant spending imbalance and a downturn in Fortni…

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