Illicit Telegram Marketplace Tudou Guarantee Halts Public Transactions After Processing $12B
Blockchain cybersecurity firm Elliptic says Tudou Guarantee, a major Telegram-based illicit marketplace operating in Southeast Asia, has stopped transactions in its public groups after processing more than $12 billion, raising…
Everstone Merges Wingify And AB Tasty To Build $100M-Plus Digital Experience Platform
Private equity firm Everstone Capital is combining India’s Wingify and France’s AB Tasty to create a digital experience optimization company with more than $100 million in annual revenue, just a…
Phishing Campaign Targets Iran-Linked Activists Through WhatsApp Amid Internet Shutdown
A coordinated phishing campaign targeting people involved in Iran-related activism and research has been uncovered after a UK-based Iranian activist received a suspicious WhatsApp message containing a malicious link. Technical…
Indian Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Tax Authority’s Ability To Challenge Offshore Structures
India’s Supreme Court has ruled against Tiger Global in a tax dispute over its exit from Flipkart during Walmart’s 2018 acquisition, potentially raising the tax risk for global funds looking…
India Approves 73bn-Rupee Plan To Build Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing
India has approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) incentive programme to reduce its dependence on China for rare earth magnets, a component used widely across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, consumer…
China Reports Record Trade Surplus In 2025 Despite US Tariff Pressure
China has reported the largest annual trade surplus on record in 2025, surpassing $1 trillion for the first time, even as US tariffs under President Donald Trump disrupted global trade…
Labour Group Alleges Worker Exploitation At Factory Making Pop Mart’s Labubu Dolls
A labour rights organisation said it has identified evidence of worker exploitation at a Chinese factory that manufactures Labubu dolls, a product line that has driven global sales growth for…
India Presses Quick Commerce Firms To Rework Delivery Promises Amid Worker Safety Concerns
India’s labor ministry has asked major quick-commerce companies to change how they market ultra-fast deliveries and to address safety and working conditions for gig workers, as protests and regulatory scrutiny…
China Demand Turns Raub Into A Global Hub For Premium Durian Trade
Raub, a small town in Malaysia once known for gold mining, has become a focal point of the global durian trade as China’s rising demand for the fruit drives exports,…
Bugatti Builds First Branded Residential Tower In Dubai
Bugatti is expanding beyond car manufacturing by developing its first residential tower in Dubai, with apartments priced from $5.2 million as the French luxury brand moves into the branded real…
China Investment Banking Fees Rise To $15.4 Billion In 2025 On Equity Recovery And Record Bond Issuance
China’s investment banking fees climbed to $15.4 billion in 2025, marking a 21 percent year-on-year increase and the highest annual total since 2022, supported by a rebound in equity fundraising,…
Iran Experiences Near-Total Internet Blackout As Protests Spread Nationwide
Internet connectivity across Iran sharply collapsed on Thursday, with multiple monitoring firms reporting a near-total blackout as protests continued in cities across the country. Monitoring Firms Report Widespread Connectivity Loss…
Cambodia Extradites Billionaire Linked To Global Cryptocurrency Scam To China
Cambodia has extradited a billionaire businessman to China following allegations that he orchestrated a large-scale cryptocurrency scam tied to human trafficking and forced labour, an operation that authorities say defrauded…
Butterfly Pea Flower Finds New Commercial Life As Indian Farmers And Startups Tap Global Demand
A flowering vine long treated as a backyard plant in parts of India is becoming a source of income for farmers and entrepreneurs, as rising global demand for natural colourants…
Netflix Removes Chinese Drama In Vietnam Over South China Sea Map Dispute
Netflix has removed a Chinese television drama from its Vietnam platform after authorities in Hanoi objected to scenes showing a map with contested territorial claims in the South China Sea,…
Tokyo New Year Tuna Auction Sets Record As Bluefin Sells For 510 Million Yen
A massive bluefin tuna sold for a record 510.3 million yen at the first auction of the year at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, underscoring the continued spectacle and symbolism attached…
South Korea’s Lee Calls For New Phase In China Ties During Beijing Visit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a “new phase” in relations with China during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, as Seoul seeks to reset…
Hyundai Plans To Deploy Humanoid Robots In Factories From 2028
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to deploy human-like robots across its global manufacturing operations from 2028, as major industrial and technology companies accelerate efforts to integrate humanoid robotics into…
Jellycat Plush Toys Find Adult Fanbase In China As Collectables Offer Emotional Comfort
British-designed plush toys from Jellycat have gained a large adult following in China, where young consumers have turned to collectable toys for emotional comfort amid economic pressure, social uncertainty, and…
K-Beauty Boom Turns Viral Skincare Trends Into A Global Export Powerhouse
Snail mucin serums, once a niche concept, have become a mainstream skincare product worldwide, illustrating how South Korea’s beauty industry has scaled viral trends into a global manufacturing and export…