JD.com Launches Joybuy In Europe To Challenge Amazon And Rival Marketplaces
JD.com launched its European online shopping platform Joybuy on Monday as the company seeks to expand internationally and compete with major players such as Amazon and Chinese rivals already operating…
Mastercard And Bank of Shanghai Enable Cross-Border Transfers Through Mastercard Move
Mastercard has integrated Bank of Shanghai into its global money movement platform Mastercard Move to support two-way payment flows between China and international markets. The partnership is designed to make…
BPI Tests AI-Assisted Loan Approvals For Consumer And SME Lending
Bank of the Philippine Islands is testing artificial intelligence tools to assist with underwriting decisions for several types of loans, according to chief executive Jose Teodoro Limcaoco. The bank is…
ByteDance Delays Global Launch Of AI Video Model After Hollywood Backlash
ByteDance has paused plans to release its new AI video model globally following criticism from Hollywood studios, according to a report by The Information. The company had planned to launch…
Honda Halts Key EV Programs As Automaker Faces Industry Shift
Honda Motor has halted development of several electric vehicle programs, a move that reduces the company’s immediate presence in the EV segment while the global automotive industry continues shifting toward…
Qantas Agrees To Pay A$105m Settlement Over Cancelled Flight Refund Claims
Qantas Airways has agreed to pay A$105m (£55m; $74m) to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the airline failed to provide cash refunds for flights cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
India’s Supreme Court Rejects Petition for National Menstrual Leave Policy
India’s highest court has rejected a petition calling for mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students, with judges stating that such a policy could discourage employers from hiring…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On Medical Device Maker Stryker
A hacker group claiming ties to Iran says it has breached the servers of U.S. medical technology company Stryker, causing disruptions across the company’s global network. As of Wednesday morning,…
inDrive Acquires Pakistan’s Krave Mart To Expand Grocery Delivery Business
Global ride-hailing company inDrive has acquired Pakistan-based quick-commerce startup Krave Mart as part of its strategy to expand grocery delivery and commerce services in South Asia. The acquisition, completed through…
Chinese Startup Gestala Raises $21.6 Million To Develop Non-Invasive Brain–Computer Interface Technology
A Chinese startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interface technology has raised $21.6 million in early funding as global investment in neural interface systems accelerates. Gestala, founded by entrepreneur Phoenix Peng, raised…
Flipkart Moves Headquarters Back To India Ahead Of Planned IPO
Indian e-commerce company Flipkart has relocated its headquarters from Singapore back to India as it prepares for a potential public listing in the coming years. The move marks a reversal…
Karnataka Proposes Social Media Ban For Users Under 16 As Global Restrictions On Youth Platforms Expand
India’s southern state of Karnataka plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, according to an announcement made Friday by chief minister Siddaramaiah during…
Alibaba Qwen Leader Junyang Lin Steps Down After Launch Of Qwen 3.5 AI Models
Junyang Lin, a prominent technical leader behind Qwen, said he is stepping down from the project shortly after Alibaba unveiled a new series of Qwen 3.5 small models. Lin announced…
Global Markets Waver As Oil Surges And Asian Stocks Drop Amid Iran Conflict
Global financial markets showed mixed movement on Wednesday as investors reacted to rising energy prices and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In London, the…
PayPay Delays Planned US IPO Amid Market Volatility And Middle East Conflict
PayPay has reportedly postponed its planned U.S. initial public offering, citing market volatility and recent conflict in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. The company had intended to announce its…
Tuntou Crafts Majority Of China’s Red Lanterns By Hand In Hebei Province
Red lanterns in China serve as symbols of safety, power and religious devotion, and are closely associated with Lunar New Year celebrations across the country. In Hebei Province, residents of…
India Supreme Court Scrutinises WhatsApp Privacy Policy In Landmark Data Sharing Case
A major legal dispute over privacy, data control and the business practices of dominant digital platforms is unfolding in India, as the country’s Supreme Court examines WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy…
Deepfake Scams Surge As Executives From Bombay Stock Exchange To Arup Targeted In AI Fraud
A wave of AI-generated deepfake scams has targeted senior corporate leaders, including the chief executive of the Bombay Stock Exchange and executives at major global firms, as cybersecurity experts warn…
India Blocks Supabase Under IT Act As Developers Report Service Disruptions
Supabase is facing disruptions in India after New Delhi ordered internet service providers to block its website under Section 69A of the country’s Information Technology Act, leading to uneven access…
Dyson Settles Forced Labour Lawsuit Filed By Migrant Workers Over Malaysia Factory
Dyson has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 24 migrant workers who alleged they were subjected to forced and abusive treatment at a Malaysian factory producing parts for the…