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Jio Platforms Targets $108 Billion Valuation in India's Largest-Ever IPO
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Jio Platforms Targets $108 Billion Valuation in India's Largest-Ever IPO

Reliance's Jio Platforms is seeking a $108 billion valuation in a record Indian IPO, with bidding set to open on October 21.

Hong Gao · 14 Oct 202672
Paris Motor Show Becomes a Geopolitical Battleground as China and Europe Trade Electric Blows
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Paris Motor Show Becomes a Geopolitical Battleground as China and Europe Trade Electric Blows

European automakers answer China's low-price electric push with revived classics and small EVs, while Chinese brands bring fast charging and software to Paris.

Nisha S. · 14 Oct 2026100
China's September Exports Jump 36% on AI Shipments, FT Reports
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China's September Exports Jump 36% on AI Shipments, FT Reports

China's exports rose 36% in September, driven by AI-related shipments, with the trade surplus on pace for a record, according to the Financial Times.

Jia Yang · 14 Oct 2026124
J&J Tops Q3 Estimates, Signals Mid-2027 Hip and Knee Spinoff
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J&J Tops Q3 Estimates, Signals Mid-2027 Hip and Knee Spinoff

Johnson & Johnson beat quarterly earnings forecasts and is leaning toward separating its hips-and-knees business by mid-2027, Reuters reports.

Sergei Kozlov · 13 Oct 2026134
Norwegian Hotel Founder Sells Nesøya Estate to Swiss Buyers for NOK 135 Million
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Norwegian Hotel Founder Sells Nesøya Estate to Swiss Buyers for NOK 135 Million

Asmund Haare has sold his waterfront villa on Nesøya in Asker to Swiss buyers for NOK 135 million, setting a new price record for the area.

Ivan Oliynyk · 13 Oct 202691
PCCI Presses Six-Point Reform Agenda to Spread Growth to Small Firms
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PCCI Presses Six-Point Reform Agenda to Spread Growth to Small Firms

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing reforms so MSMEs benefit from growth in the Luzon Economic Corridor.

Charlotte T. · 13 Oct 202697
The 2025 Playbook: 7 Business Trends That Will Define Success or Failure
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The 2025 Playbook: 7 Business Trends That Will Define Success or Failure

Seven surprising business trends that will quietly make or break companies in 2025 — from AI's real role to the death of subscription fatigue. Here's the playbook.

Sophie Wood · 12 Oct 202656
Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery, Prime Minister Announces
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Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery, Prime Minister Announces

Ethiopia has commissioned its first gold refinery, a move the Prime Minister says will let the country process its own bullion instead of exporting raw metal.

Máté · 12 Oct 202669
Citroën Revives the 2CV as an Electric Car Priced Around €15,000
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Citroën Revives the 2CV as an Electric Car Priced Around €15,000

Citroën's parent company Stellantis says an electric version of the classic 2CV is coming, with a price of roughly €15,000.

Jia Wong · 11 Oct 202669
Mohammed Rafi Abaraya Named CEO of AFLEX, Succeeding Zadig Abrha
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Mohammed Rafi Abaraya Named CEO of AFLEX, Succeeding Zadig Abrha

Borkena reports that Mohammed Rafi Abaraya has taken over as chief executive of AFLEX, replacing Zadig Abrha.

Mei · 11 Oct 202646
Chinese Truck Brands Draw Crowds at Harare Trade Expo
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Chinese Truck Brands Draw Crowds at Harare Trade Expo

Chinese heavy-duty truck makers met strong visitor interest at a three-day expo in Zimbabwe's capital, where buyers weighed durability and upkeep costs.

Jack Davies · 11 Oct 2026265
Brazil's Black Friday 2026 Shifts as Betting Sites and Import Tax End
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Brazil's Black Friday 2026 Shifts as Betting Sites and Import Tax End

UOL Economia reports that the end of betting platforms and the "blusinhas" import fee is reshaping Brazil's Black Friday 2026.

Abdul Salifu · 11 Oct 2026214
BYD to Open Showroom in Central Stockholm Within Weeks
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BYD to Open Showroom in Central Stockholm Within Weeks

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is expanding in Europe and will open a showroom in central Stockholm in a few weeks, Sydsvenskan reports.

Ni Wirawan · 10 Oct 2026138
Ethiopia Opens First National Precious Metals Refinery Near Addis Ababa
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Ethiopia Opens First National Precious Metals Refinery Near Addis Ababa

Ethiopia has launched its first national precious metals refinery, aiming to refine gold at home instead of exporting it raw.

Olivia · 10 Oct 2026231
Mixue Slows Brazil Expansion Despite Outpacing McDonald's in Store Count
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Mixue Slows Brazil Expansion Despite Outpacing McDonald's in Store Count

UOL Economia reports the Chinese ice cream and tea chain is tapping the brakes on its Brazilian rollout even as its global store network exceeds McDonald's.

Sara R. · 10 Oct 2026233
Kenya's Postal Corporation Told to Earn From Its Assets and Stand Alone
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Kenya's Postal Corporation Told to Earn From Its Assets and Stand Alone

Kenya News Agency reports the postal corporation is being pushed to turn its assets into revenue and end its reliance on outside support.

Prim Chaiyasit · 10 Oct 2026171
UAW President Shawn Fain Wins Second Term, Claims Slate Sweep
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UAW President Shawn Fain Wins Second Term, Claims Slate Sweep

Shawn Fain declares victory in the UAW presidential election, according to multiple outlets, and says his slate swept the race.

Thao Pham · 10 Oct 202685
Oil Prices Hold Steady as Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before November Midterms
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Oil Prices Hold Steady as Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before November Midterms

Crude futures were little changed after Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections, easing supply worries.

Nan Ma · 9 Oct 2026152
TCS Posts 15% Profit Rise in Q2 FY27, Declares ₹12 Interim Dividend
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TCS Posts 15% Profit Rise in Q2 FY27, Declares ₹12 Interim Dividend

TCS reported net profit of ₹13,884 crore for the September quarter, beating estimates, as annualised AI revenue crossed $3 billion.

Rodrigo Rodriguez · 8 Oct 2026170
Quiet Hiring Is the New Quiet Quitting: What Every Manager Needs to Know
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Quiet Hiring Is the New Quiet Quitting: What Every Manager Needs to Know

Quiet hiring is replacing quiet quitting — and most managers are doing it wrong. Here's the truth about internal talent, workload creep, and what actually works.

Daniel Quaye · 8 Oct 202684
The 'Quiet Luxury' Effect: How Minimalist Branding Is Quietly Boosting Enterprise Valuations
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The 'Quiet Luxury' Effect: How Minimalist Branding Is Quietly Boosting Enterprise Valuations

Minimalist branding isn't just an aesthetic — it's a valuation lever. Here's how quiet luxury is repricing entire companies, and what it means for yours.

Hassan Saleh · 8 Oct 2026202
The Four-Day Week Went Mainstream in 2025 — Here's What Actually Happened to Revenue, Retention, and Burnout
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The Four-Day Week Went Mainstream in 2025 — Here's What Actually Happened to Revenue, Retention, and Burnout

Revenue, retention, and burnout data from 2025's four-day week boom reveal why some companies thrived and others quietly walked it back.

Chiamaka Okoro · 7 Oct 2026293
The AI Gold Rush: How Small Businesses Are Cashing In on Automation in 2025
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The AI Gold Rush: How Small Businesses Are Cashing In on Automation in 2025

Small businesses are quietly using AI automation to triple output with tiny teams. Here's how they're cashing in — and the trap that's eating everyone else.

Abena Frimpong · 6 Oct 2026273
From Side Hustle to Six Figures: The New Blueprint for First-Time Entrepreneurs
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From Side Hustle to Six Figures: The New Blueprint for First-Time Entrepreneurs

Forget business plans and passion projects. Here's the surprising 90-day blueprint real first-time entrepreneurs use to hit six figures — starting this week.

Ana Martins · 5 Oct 2026148

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