The Fiscal Consequences of Banning Compensation for Organ Donors
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Mercedes-Benz offloads Nissan stake for US$325 million
The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has sold its entire stake in Japan’s Nissan Motor for US$324.65 million, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday…
I Visit Israel Every Summer. I’ve Never Seen Hopelessness Like This.
“So, if you are a friend of Israel abroad … I tell my American friends, Jewish and non-Jewish, if you are a friend, a true friend of Israel, you must become an enemy of the current…
Trump’s Intel Deal: Also Very Fascist
Before I answer that question, let’s pause to savor how much Trump’s allies are squirming over this. The United States Chamber of Commerce, which is surely in a panic, is saying nothing.…
Trump’s Got Some Unconstitutional Ideas About Flag Burning
Trump apparently disagrees and hopes to enforce Section 700(b) against future flag-burners. “And what the penalty will be is that if you burn a flag, you get one year in jail,” Trump…
HSBC fined HK$4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure
has been fined HK$4.2 million (S$692,427) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 26). The bank failed to properly disclose…
Escalating Trump-Fed tensions jolt markets; STI down 0.3%
The local bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Aug 26) amid a regional sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented dismissal of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook. The…
This is why your thought leadership stories aren’t getting any traction
My first job as an opinion columnist was here at Fast Company, writing the back page column for the magazine, circa 2006 or so. The column was about the absurdities of the innovation…
How to turn your emotions into allies—not enemies—at work
Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our…
Trump’s Fury Erupts in Many Directions, Unnerving Experts: “Insanity!”
In recent days, President Trump has reached new levels of emboldenment when it comes to his ongoing authoritarian takeover. He’s raging at news organizations that displease him and vowing…
Alexis Ohanian’s Next Social Platform Has One Rule: Don’t Act Like an Asshole
In 2001, before he cofounded Reddit, before he married the world’s greatest tennis player, before he became the face of devoted fatherhood and a serial entrepreneur, Alexis Ohanian gave a…
Thailand to meet this year's rice export target by focusing on strong markets
Thailand is hoping to meet its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tons this year by seeking more deals in markets where demand is strong, a commerce ministry official said on Tuesday…
Suzuki Motor to invest US$8 billion in India over next 5 to 6 years
It will increase production, launch new models and defend its market share in the world’s third-largest car market [HANSALPUR, India] Japan’s Suzuki Motor will invest US$8 billion…
Wildfire disasters are increasing but burning less land globally. Here’s why
Worldwide, an estimated 440 million people were exposed to a wildfire encroaching on their home at some point between 2002 and 2021, new research shows. That’s roughly equivalent to the…
Is Scoot’s first loss in 12 quarters a worrying sign for SIA shareholders?
Scoot, the budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been adding routes to its network, including some that were previously served exclusively by Jetstar Asia. These are Okinawa in…
AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers
Economists at Stanford University have found the strongest evidence yet that artificial intelligence is starting to eliminate certain jobs. But the story isn’t that simple: While younger…
Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit
When it comes to starting a new job, first impressions matter. That’s especially true when it comes to the impression a company makes on new hires during onboarding procedures. According…
Nomura doubles minimum work-from-office requirement in Japan
Nomura Holdings plans to start requiring employees in Japan to spend the equivalent of two days a week in the office – double the current rate – as the country’s largest brokerage moves…
China to expand carbon market to major industries by 2027
China will accelerate the expansion of its carbon market to incorporate major industries by 2027, according to guidelines issued by top policymakers. By 2030, China hopes to have in place…
Australia’s RBA signals more rate cuts ahead, pace undecided
Australia’s central bank board judged further policy easing would likely be needed over the coming year when it cut rates this month, and the pace could be gradual or quicker depending on…
3 quick and easy ways to clear up storage space in Windows 11
Digital hoarders, unite! I have a game on my PC that I haven’t played in months, and it’s taking up more than 100 GB of disk space. There, I said it. This is a scenario most of us find…
BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe
Just over a year after Chinese auto giant BYD invested nearly half a billion dollars in a new plant in Thailand’s Rayong province, the company has shipped its first 900 made-in-Thailand…
This man keeps buying and returning 110-pound anvils on Amazon
An Illinois man keeps buying and returning 110-pound anvils on Amazon—until “someone does something about it,” he says. The creator, who goes by Johnbo Stockwell on TikTok, went viral back…
Mitsubishi Corp buys strategic stake in Singapore’s Fullerton Health
Fullerton Health notes that it will leverage its ‘robust footprint’ as well as digital and AI capabilities to roll out regional and local solutions on a fully integrated platform Japan’s…