Alibaba expands cloud business with a second data center in Dubai
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba‘s cloud business unit has launched its second data center in Dubai, it said on Tuesday, nine years after its first, as it expands its global cloud…
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Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump
Back in May, Mark Cuban appeared in his last episode of ABC’s Shark Tank after spending more than a decade on the show investing in—or deprecating—entrepreneurs’ big ideas. But that…
Hong Kong's bourse operator expands commodities business with Dubai unit
HONG Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEX) launched a new unit in Dubai to advance its commodities business, the exchange operator said on Monday (Oct 13). Commodity Pricing and Analysis…
This week in business: cold fronts, cool stores, and a hot mess in Washington
There’s a chill in the air—and not just from the weather. A newly arrived La Niña pattern is setting the stage for a potentially wild winter, with experts predicting snow-packed northern…
Google Search Could Change Forever in the UK
“The decision to formally designate Google with Strategic Market Status is an important step to improving competition in digital markets,” argues Rocio Concha, director of policy and…
Ron Dean, ‘Risky Business’ and ‘The Breakfast Club’ Actor, Dies At 87
Ron Dean, an actor known for his roles in “Risky Business” and “The Breakfast Club,” died on Oct 5. He was 87. The cause of death is unknown. Dean’s partner, Maggie Neff, announced the…
SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business in US$5.4 billion deal
SoftBank Group said on Wednesday (Oct 8) it has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a US$5.4 billion deal. The deal marks a major push by SoftBank founder…
The next big business metric? Your AI footprint.
Artificial intelligence is changing everything: how we work, build, create, and grow. It’s unlocking opportunities daily. At Grove Collaborative, we’ve seen it firsthand. AI helps us move…
Chrissy Teigen Means Business in Sleek Saint Laurent Pumps While Out With John Legend in New York
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend arrived in New York on Tuesday to stop by “CBS Mornings.” The couple dressed up for their TV appearance, with Teigen pairing an ultra mini leather skirt with…
Are you affected by tariffs? Here’s how the Business Adaptation Grant can help you
Singapore companies affected by tariffs can tap the new Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt) to defray costs related to adapting their business operations and strengthening supply chain…
Why ending childhood hunger is a business imperative
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and with it comes the excitement of new teachers, new friends, and fresh beginnings. But for millions of children, this time of year also brings…
This week in business: Taylor Swift, Tesla, and some cleaner Walmart snacks
This week brought a mix of serious headlines and splashy moves. On one end, regulators and retailers are making decisions that could directly affect your wallet and grocery cart—from FICO…
First Resources sells Indonesia units, exits oil palm plantation business in West Papua
The units are former subsidiaries of an Indonesia-listed company under First Resources Palm oil producer First Resources has disposed of two subsidiaries in Indonesia as it exits the oil…
Designing the revenue engine of tomorrow’s business
The businesses poised to thrive are those that view transformation with a forward-looking mindset SINGAPORE’S businesses stand at the convergence of opportunity and challenges. While the…
Fed’s Goolsbee says new tariffs renewing business uncertainty
Inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% goal and has accelerated since April, according to policymakers’ preferred gauge US Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee…
Nintendo establishes Singapore unit to accelerate South-east Asia business
The maker of video-games series ‘Pokemon’ and the Switch gaming console is also considering setting up a local unit in Thailand Japanese video game giant Nintendo on Tuesday (Sep 30)…
This week in business: From recalls to resurrections (and an unraptured Tuesday)
If you spent the week doomscrolling #RaptureTok and wondering whether to leave your houseplants a goodbye note, good news: the end times did not arrive on Tuesday. What did show up,…
Laid off from tech? Try building an AI-powered business
The latest wave of tech layoffs doesn’t have to be a step backward—it can be a launchpad. If you’ve spent years shipping products, debugging systems, and partnering with go-to-market…
Gabrielle Union Embraces the ‘Power of the Pivot’ in Business
Gabrielle Union has a multi-faceted career as an actress, producer, author and entrepreneur. In business, she has learned to roll with the ups and downs and embrace change. “It’s the power…
Meta in talks to use Google’s Gemini to improve ad business, The Information reports
META staffers have had discussions with Alphabet’s Google Cloud about the possibility of using its Gemini models to improve the Facebook parent’s ad business, The Information reported on…
Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elites
Washington's hottest club has everything - Cabinet secretaries, a new stone patio, food from the White House kitchen and even a playlist curated by President Trump. Source link
Denise Parkinson Joins Variety in Senior International Business Post
Denise Parkinson has joined Variety in a senior international business role, overseeing development and marketing for global markets. Based in London, Parkinson has a long resume in all…
L’Oreal only interested in Armani’s profitable beauty business
The Italian fashion mogul’s death this month at the age of 91 has triggered intense speculation and analysis about which company would make the most sense as a buyer L’Oreal, named by…
Carolina Cucinelli on Being a Woman in a Menswear World and Evolving Her Family’s Business, Plus Giorgio Armani’s Recent Passing and His Widespread Industry Impact
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Carolina Cucinelli, vice president and co-creative…