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Geopolitics

Cognizant TN headcount down by 10,000; hiring shifts to emerging cities

Times of India – World · India

Cognizant's Tamil Nadu delivery center headcount has dropped by 10,000 employees as hiring shifts to cities like Indore and Bhubaneswar. While Chennai remains …

Geopolitics

Cathay’s European flights could offset Middle East losses, experts say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways’ extended suspension of its Middle Eastern flights is likely to have a limited financial impact on its passenger …

Geopolitics

China coach goes above and beyond, trains clients at own cost of US$28,000 after gym shuts

South China Morning Post – World · China

After a gym in central China suddenly closed, leaving its clients unable to receive refunds, one of its fitness coaches completed his 877 classes at his own ex…

Geopolitics

Why DHL is betting on rising Chinese exports – even as war and tariff risks grow

South China Morning Post – World · China

Global trade flows are facing severe disruption amid the US-Israel war on Iran and unpredictable tariff policies. But logistics giant DHL still expects its rev…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 24, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Tech & Startups

Ulta Coupons and Deals: Up to 50% Off in March

Wired · Global

Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

Startups

RTP Global leads $6.2M bet on baby-focused quick commerce startup OZi

Your Story · India

The Gurugram-based company looks to deepen its NCR presence as competition in niche quick commerce heats up.

Startups

CashKaro's Swati Bhargava talks ambition, health, and overcoming bias at SheSparks

Your Story · India

At SheSparks, CashKaro’s Swati Bhargava shared her journey of building a Rs 600 crore business while battling kidney illness. She urged women to embrace vulner…

Geopolitics

3 Chinese EV makers raise prices – but analysts warn weak demand could force reversal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Three Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have raised prices for some models in response to rising supply chain costs, but analysts say the increases are unli…

Geopolitics

Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram post in first of its kind penalty

The Guardian – World · Europe

Watchdog also fines PhotobookShop for editing a paid review from an influencer who had described process as ‘fiddly’Follow our Australia news live blog for lat…

Tech & Startups

Polymarket’s Coming-Out Party in Washington Was a Disaster

Wired · Global

At the Polymarket pop-up in DC, attendees were supposed to be able to bet on geopolitical crises in real time with their friends. That didn’t happen.

Geopolitics

Reclusive OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dead at 43

South China Morning Post – World · China

Leonid Radvinsky, the reclusive billionaire who acquired adult content platform OnlyFans and transformed it into a multibillion-dollar empire, has died of canc…

Tech & Startups

Grab to buy Foodpanda Taiwan from Delivery Hero for $600 million

TechCrunch · US

Grab will acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for $600 million, expanding beyond Southeast Asia and setting up a closer challenge to Uber Eats…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s family office summit draws Pop Mart billionaire among global guest list

South China Morning Post – World · China

About 130 family office decision-makers and affluent second-generation members from across the world attended a dinner held by the Hong Kong government on Mond…

Geopolitics

Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans, dies aged 43

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ukrainian-American billionaire who owned subscription service for adult content died of cancer, the company saysLeonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has di…

Geopolitics

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

BBC News – World · Europe

Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 23, 2026)

Your Story · India

ourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 23, 2026.

Geopolitics

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6 billion Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

South China Morning Post – World · China

Zijin Mining, China’s largest gold producer, has expanded its buying spree by acquiring controlling shares in China-based Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining for 18.26 …

Geopolitics

What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?

Geopolitics

Zomato increases platform fee by over 19%, customers to now pay Rs 15 per order

Times of India – World · India

Zomato has raised its platform fee to Rs 14.9 per order, a nearly 20% increase from its previous Rs 12.5 charge. This move brings Zomato's fee close to rival S…

Startups

India puts its best startups forward in a push for global innovation clout

Your Story · India

A high-profile gathering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay this week brought together investors, academics, and policymakers ahead of a planned inte…

Geopolitics

BTS’ South Korea comeback crowd disappoints, triggering Hybe stock sell-off

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shares in BTS’ agency have plunged as much as 15 per cent after a heavily promoted comeback concert by the K-pop megastars in South Korea drew a smaller crowd …

Startups

Inside Curefoods' strategy against quick food delivery and its bet on Krispy Kreme and other brands

Your Story · India

As foodtech company Curefoods gears up for an IPO, it is keen to double down on doughnut chain Krispy Creme, expand its cloud-kitchen format, and scale new bra…

Geopolitics

Ex-China university lecturer sets up luxury lingerie brand, earning US$770 million fortune

South China Morning Post – World · China

From a former lecturer to the mastermind behind a lingerie empire, Zhang Rongming’s journey reshaped China’s intimate apparel industry with innovation and a ke…

Geopolitics

JPMorgan to expand Asia-Pacific team 10% this year, undeterred by Middle East conflict

South China Morning Post – World · China

JPMorgan Chase plans to expand its corporate banking team by about 10 per cent across Asia-Pacific this year, as its plans in the region will not be slowed dow…

Geopolitics

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea as part of a revamp to boost the shopping centre’s offerings, but an analyst has warned…

Tech & Startups

'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun

Wired · Global

The Amazon Prime prank series amplifies the hijinks of workplace dynamics, while showing how people find purpose—and community—in their jobs despite impossible…

Geopolitics

European trade group slams Broadcom, calls actions ‘death sentence’ for suppliers

Times of India – World · India

European cloud providers' lobby group CISPE is urging EU antitrust regulators to halt Broadcom's termination of its VMware Cloud Service Provider program. CISP…

Geopolitics

Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Swire Coca-Cola has won a HK$31.9 million (US$4 million) contract to supply Bonaqua water to some Hong Kong government offices, following a HK$52.9 million pro…

Startups

Zomato hikes platform fee by 19%

Your Story · India

Zomato has raised its platform fee by 19.2% to Rs 14.90, citing rising energy costs amid climbing crude prices. The move will make food delivery pricier for us…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 20, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, March 20, 2026.

Startups

Flipkart Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman steps down

Your Story · India

Leadership reshuffle comes as Walmart-owned ecommerce firm tightens operations, reshapes senior ranks and advances plans for a domestic listing by 2026–27.

Geopolitics

Applebee’s and Ihop unite – will new ‘dual’ restaurant tempt back US diners?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fusion of cherished American eateries hopes to revive brands that have ‘gone hungry’ while rest of industry feastsNo one could say the New York union of Appleb…

Geopolitics

Trump Organization Eyes Transylvania Golf Course Deal

The New York Times – World · US

The president’s company is eyeing a site for a golf course and luxury apartments. Will a huge landfill and a troubled project history stand in the way?

Geopolitics

Google sent 'clear message' to employees worried about Pentagon deals

Times of India – World · India

Google is increasing its engagement with the US Department of Defense, assuring employees that its AI work aligns with company principles. The tech giant is "…

Startups

Ola Electric to use R&D capital to repay debt, fund growth

Your Story · India

The EV-maker’s board approved the reallocation of Rs 575 crore that it had raised for R&D during its IPO to repay debt and fund growth.

Geopolitics

High charges, poor service: NCP hits the skids as drivers change habits

The Guardian – World · Europe

Britons are likely to have little loyalty to the car park operator as it goes into administration with a £305m debt burdenNearly a century old and once host to…

Tech & Startups

Polymarket continues its partnership spree with a Major League Baseball deal

TechCrunch · US

MLB is only the latest in a string of recently announced partnerships involving the prediction market.

Tech & Startups

Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict

TechCrunch · US

Founders can create frameworks for working through conflict and change when the team is just two or three people, and if done correctly, it can scale with the …

Geopolitics

Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

The Guardian – World · Europe

Covid-related downturns and reductions in alcohol consumption have taken a toll on a once booming industryIn the early 2000s, Chris Bell, then a student at Uni…

Geopolitics

PwC partners who fail to embrace AI have no future at firm, US CEO warns

The Guardian – World · Europe

Paul Griggs says senior staff at consulting firm who are not ‘paranoid about being AI-first’ are likely to be replacedBusiness live – latest updatesThe US boss…

Geopolitics

China presses EV makers to end price war and focus on innovation as demand cools

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese authorities have renewed their push for stricter oversight of the electric vehicle (EV) market, urging carmakers to move away from aggressive discounti…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison reports 7% gain in underlying profit amid ‘unforeseen challenges’

South China Morning Post – World · China

CK Hutchison Holdings, one of the flagship companies owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s family, reported a 7 per cent increase in underlying profit f…

Tech & Startups

Nike Promo Codes and Deals: 30% Off

Wired · Global

Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.

Geopolitics

South Korean cafe’s US$1.35 ‘toilet without ordering’ menu flush with criticism

South China Morning Post – World · China

A social media post showing a cafe charging 2,000 won (US$1.35) for restroom use without a purchase has sparked heated debate online in South Korea. The image …

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