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HSBC considers selling Singapore insurance business: sources
HSBC Holdings is exploring options for its insurance unit in Singapore, including a sale, people familiar with the matter said, following other business revamps globally under CEO Georges…
17 “Modern Family” Scenes That Had No Business Being This Emotional
17 Most Emotional 'Modern Family' Scenes That Hit Hard Modern Family may have ended a long time ago, but it's a show people love to binge watch over and over again. Its humor and…
4 cybersecurity trends for business resilience in 2026
When I looked ahead to 2026, one issue jumped out in every conversation I had with business leaders: Resilience is buckling under pressure. The pace of change is no longer just fast—it is…
Boustead Singapore amends agreement with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in the country Boustead Singapore on Monday (Jan 12) announced amendments to a master share…
Boustead Singapore tweaks deal with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in one of Asean’s fastest growing economy Boustead Singapore on Monday (Jan 12) announced amendments…
Trump imposes 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran
President Trump on Monday imposed a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid Tehran's violent crackdown on mass protests. Source link
HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx
The bank has focused its growth efforts on regions such as Asia and the Middle East HSBC is opening an asset management business in the UAE and launching 10 onshore funds, it said on…
A Challenged Luxury Shoe Business Is Bracing for Major Impact Ahead of Probable Saks Global Bankruptcy
A Saks Global bankruptcy would have a significant impact on independent luxury shoe designers and fashion houses that derive a large percentage of sales from the category. “In some cases,…
What NFL coaches could teach the wider business world
The beginning of a new year ushers in an ominous day in the NFL: Black Monday, the day when coaches are (typically) most at risk of losing their jobs. Black Monday happens the day after…
Key Takeaways From Variety’s Business of Creators Summit at CES 2026
The bustling and booming creator economy was in the spotlight at the first-ever Variety Business of Creators Summit presented by Samsung Ads at CES. The half-day program on Thursday, Jan.…
Meta acquires Singapore-based startup Manus to bolster AI business
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, which makes an AI agent that it sells to small and medium-sized businesses. The deal is…
How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections
The company has its roots in China, but it has now accumulated the most extensive cross-cultural experience in Asia SHOPPING around VivoCity or Changi Airport in Singapore, one cannot help…
Citigroup to take US$1.1 billion loss on Russian business unit sale
Other lenders have also scaled back, with Goldman Sachs gaining approval earlier this year to sell its business in Russia Citigroup said that it expects to post a roughly US$1.1 billion…
The Biggest Footwear Business Issues That Grabbed Headlines in 2025
If footwear firms thought 2025 would be challenging under a new presidential administration, they weren’t wrong. The year was fraught with many competing concerns and much uncertainty,…
10 must-read business books from 2025
From boardrooms to startup garages, leaders need ideas that work in the real world. These 10 books offer a broader perspective on business, helping us see the patterns behind the…
5 things business leaders must consider for success in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, business leaders are inevitably already planning how 2026 will shape up, particularly as the last year proved to be a tumultuous one. The so-called AI boom is…
Trump administration rolls back Biden-era policy that put VA in abortion business
The Trump administration has reversed the Biden-era guidance requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide abortions, arguing that the directive violated congressional…
How will AI transform business in 2026?
How should leaders prepare for AI’s accelerating impact on work and everyday life? AI scientist, entrepreneur, and Pioneers of AI podcast host Rana el Kaliouby shares her predictions for…
The 4 key takeaways from business leaders in 2025
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of…
Raistlin Lau and Bosco Law Inaugurate WWD x Sourcing Journal Global Fashion and Business Conference in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — WWD and its sister publication Sourcing Journal hosted the inaugural WWD x SJ Global Fashion and Business Conference at the Regent Hong Kong last month. The event, which…
Boot Sales Had a Slow Start This Fall, But Business Is Now More Brisk as Winter Takes Hold
Winter weather has arrived, setting the stage for boot-selling season. Tall boots, short boots, booties, block heel boots and square toe boots are among the featured styles offered this…
EXCLUSIVE: Paul Stuart’s U.S. Business Being Sold to Middle West Partners, Peerless Clothing
Paul Stuart is about to change hands. The venerable menswear retailer is expected to sign a deal Monday to be sold to Middle West Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, in…
Destination XL to Merge With FullBeauty, Creating a $1.2B Extended Sizes Business
Destination XL Group, Inc. and its longtime competitor KingSize are merging. On Thursday, the Canton, Mass.-based men’s big and tall retailer Destination XL said it will merge with FBB…