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Geopolitics

Hong Kong exchange marks progress in luring more listings from abroad

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong stock exchange is drawing a growing number of foreign companies from across Asia and North America that are seeking international capital, as the…

Startups

Enviu’s Devansh Peshin on building markets and jobs from India’s textile waste

Your Story · India

At MSME Sparks 2026, Enviu's Devansh Peshin discussed textile recycling, circular economy, green jobs, and the future of waste management in India.

Geopolitics

Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying slug…

Tech & Startups

Can AI answer the $3 trillion question?

TechCrunch · US

The AI ROI debate has returned and the numbers are even bigger, as are, perhaps, the consequences.

Geopolitics

Russian Finances Get Shakier, Despite Short-Term Bonus From Iran War

The New York Times – World · US

As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.

Tech & Startups

Slate Auto teams up with Crayola to color its EV truck

TechCrunch · US

Slate has an answer for owners who have always want to drive a truck with bright crayon colors.

Startups

Nandan Nilekani backed Fundamentum Partnership launches Rs 2,200 Cr third fund

Your Story · India

The new fund aims to invest in the range of Rs 100-150 crore in each growth stage startups cutting across sectors.

Startups

Skilling vital in India's goal of becoming AI solutions capital: IT Secretary

Your Story · India

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to transition beyond routine work, with automation expected to handle lower-order functions while humans f…

Startups

Assam government introduces Bills in assembly to boost ease of doing business

Your Story · India

Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Minister Bimal Borah tabled The Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operat…

Startups

No code, no developer, no waiting: How AI is rewriting the rules for India's MSMEs

Your Story · India

For small business owners across India, getting online used to mean months of effort and money they didn't have. AI has changed the math entirely.

Geopolitics

Are German companies leaving the country?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Should I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has…

Geopolitics

New EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals & more

Times of India – World · India

EPF Scheme 2026: The good news is that many core features of the provident fund system remain familiar. Existing PF accounts continue, contribution rates broad…

Geopolitics

Australia's largest pension fund invests 500 million Australian Dollars in India's infrastructure fund

The Hindu – World · India

AustralianSuper pension fund said the investment ‌would come on ‌top ⁠of the 240 million Australian Dollars it committed seven years ago

Geopolitics

‘American jobs not for foreign fraudsters’: JD Vance as US launches major H-1B visa fraud probe

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The US Department of Labour has launched an investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and P…

Startups

DevSparks Hyderabad returns to decode agentic AI, cybersecurity, and the future of software development

Your Story · India

YourStory's flagship developer summit heads to Hyderabad on August 8, bringing together developers, tech leaders, and enterprises to unpack the technologies re…

Geopolitics

NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defence; Trump tempers fury as summit ends

The Hindu – World · India

Behind closed doors, President Trump had reassured them he wanted the U.S. to stay in the military alliance, saying: "We want to remain with you", a source ins…

Startups

A sweet(ener) story; Adage Automation gets fresh capital

Your Story · India

Launched in March 2025, The Sweet Change has clocked Rs 2.6 crore in sales, with nearly 70% of its revenue coming through its own website.

Geopolitics

Mercedes, BMW see highest-ever sales in H1, EVs drive growth

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment amounts for loans, including estimates of returns on SIPs (Systemat…

Geopolitics

When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s retail leasing market remained under pressure with rental rates far below the pre-pandemic levels, while Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight and …

Tech & Startups

These AI startups are growing revenue at faster and faster rates

TechCrunch · US

There are a lot of fast-growing AI startups, but some are growing even faster, they say.

Startups

PhonePe appoints Srijon Biswas as new CTO

Your Story · India

In his new role, Biswas will lead the company's engineering organisation and report to Rahul Chari, Co-founder of PhonePe, who will take on the role of Chief P…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges second trip to Saudi Arabia to build Mideast ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s finance chief will lead another business delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year, announcing the news as the city hosted the first overseas edit…

Geopolitics

Financial services AI dangers highlighted by UK regulator's review

The Hindu – World · India

Regulators globally have begun to focus more keenly ‌on the impact of AI, from cyber and operational risks associated with frontier AI models such as Anthropic…

Startups

The complexity tax: Are organisations caught up in the AI adoption wave?

Your Story · India

In the digital world, every groundbreaking piece of technology is perched atop something that already exists. For example, the Internet is built over client-s…

Tech & Startups

Shut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone

Wired · Global

Claude Cowork now keeps working on tasks even after you close your laptop. It’s part of a larger push toward smartphone-controlled agents.

Tech & Startups

VC firm Chemistry is raising $500M for its second fund

TechCrunch · US

Chemistry Ventures, the VC firm launched by Bessemer, Index Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz alums, is raising $500M for its second fund.

Startups

Foreign ownership in Swiggy goes below 50%

Your Story · India

This change in ownership resulting as Indian owned and controlled company (IOCC) will enable Swiggy to own inventory directly for Instamart, its quick commerce…

Startups

Cult.Fit files draft IPO papers to raise Rs 950 Cr via fresh issue

Your Story · India

Cult.Fit has filed for an IPO to fund expansion as revenue climbs and losses shrink. The offering highlights confidence in India’s growing organised fitness ma…

Geopolitics

How Volkswagen's huge workforce became a liability

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be e…

Geopolitics

How Indian-origin businessman allegedly posed as ‘CIA agent’ to enter Indonesia’s $13.9 billion fighter jet deal

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Gaurav Srivastava, an Indian-origin businessman, is accused of pretending to be a CIA officer to …

Geopolitics

Oil price today: Crude slips after OPEC+ announces raising output targets from August

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk provides latest business news from around the world to Times of India reade…

Startups

Ice cream today is more additives than food. This Bengaluru startup wants to change that

Your Story · India

Bengaluru-based ice cream brand ELVN-ELVN makes clean-label ice cream with no E-number additives, refined sugar, and synthetic sweeteners.

Geopolitics

Philippines’ record capital wage rise leaves workers hungry for more

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the Philippine capital, 85 pesos (US$1.40) is barely enough to buy a meal for one, let alone a family of five. Yet that modest sum, roughly the price of 1½k…

Geopolitics

For urban buyers, Saturdays, Sundays witness 2/3rd of weekly spend

Times of India – World · India

Urban Indians significantly boost their spending on Saturdays and Sundays, with a 1.6 times higher expenditure compared to weekdays. Fashion, entertainment, e…

Geopolitics

FMCG Q1 demand stable; companies flag El Nino risk

Times of India – World · India

Household goods demand held steady in Q1 despite price hikes, as companies navigated inflation. However, concerns linger over El Nino's potential impact on mon…

Tech & Startups

Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds

TechCrunch · US

Nearly 1 million people have lost a total of $3.8 billion after buying President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin, while Trump made $636 million.

Geopolitics

Ex-CFO of RCap, Amit Bapna, held in connection with ADAG probe

Times of India – World · India

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Amit Bapna, former CFO of Reliance Capital Ltd, as part of its probe into Reliance ADA Group matters.…

Startups

Bengaluru leads Avendus Wealth-Hurun U30 list with 21 founders

Your Story · India

Priyanka Kharge, Minister for Home, e-Governance, Electronics, IT, and BT, Govt. of Karnataka, said this is a testament to Bengaluru's entrepreneurial spirit, …

Geopolitics

Development chief hails ‘diversified’ consortium in Northern Metropolis pilot bid

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s development chief has welcomed the collaboration between property developers and industry operators in bids for a Northern Metropolis pilot project…

Geopolitics

Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold crucial owners’ meeting on July 19

South China Morning Post – World · China

The government-appointed administrator of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) with owners of the flats on …

Geopolitics

After years of tracking packages, Amazon planning to use the same playbook for employees

Times of India – World · India

Amazon is reportedly deploying wearable devices to precisely track warehouse employees in support roles, previously monitored manually. This new 'Right Station…

Geopolitics

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

The Guardian – World · Europe

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseasThe governments of Canada and the province of Albert…

Geopolitics

Watch: What explains the rise of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan?

The Hindu – World · India

After returning to power in 2021, the Taliban barred girls from secondary schools and universities, pushed women out of much of the formal workforce, and impos…

Geopolitics

Employee training hours in Hong Kong hit 14-year high amid AI push: survey

South China Morning Post – World · China

The average number of training hours an employee in Hong Kong undergoes has hit a 14-year high as companies push for greater technology adoption and skills upg…

Startups

Rebound in venture capital inflow; How Addverb built an intralogistics biz

Your Story · India

VC funding into Indian startups for the first six months of the year touched $6.9 billion, raising hopes that capital inflow will surpass 2025 levels by the en…

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