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Ant International Announces Sustainability Framework, Serving 100 mn Merchants to Advance Inclusive Growth in Re-globalisation

Ant International Announces Sustainability Framework, Serving 100 mn Merchants to Advance Inclusive Growth in Re-globalisation

-            The now-independent company combines techfin and sustainability work&nbs..

International fintech leader Paynt announces acquisition of Canadian payment firm E-xact Transactions, solidifying North American foothold

International fintech leader Paynt announces acquisition of Canadian payment firm E-xact Transactions, solidifying North American foothold

Firm set to complete further US acquisition by end of 2025 London, UK, June, 2025 - Paynt, a global payment technology leader, has strategic..

Clearhaus goes physical: Aarhus-based fintech turns 10 and sets its sights on Unified Commerce

Clearhaus goes physical: Aarhus-based fintech turns 10 and sets its sights on Unified Commerce

Clearhaus celebrates 10 years as an active acquirer and takes the next step toward Unified Commerce.  Clearhaus, one of Denmark’s leading ac..

Phenomenal Women: A Memoir of Fire, Silence, and Sovereignty\nDonn C. McCalla Presents a Transformational Memoir of Grace, Resilience, and Becoming

Phenomenal Women: A Memoir of Fire, Silence, and Sovereignty Donn C. McCalla Presents a Transformational Memoir of Grace, Resilience, and Becoming

London, UK – 19 April 2025 Author and transformation advocate Donn C. McCalla unveils Phenomenal Women: How I Lost Myself and Found the Fire to Rise A..

World at brink of “second digital gold rush”

World at brink of “second digital gold rush”

But companies are struggling to monetise AI – and CFOs are sounding the alarm.New data has revealed that 71% of&nbs..

When climate disruption becomes a boardroom issue: Why I don't speak to the CSO without the CFO in the room

When climate disruption becomes a boardroom issue: Why I don't speak to the CSO without the CFO in the room

By Mike Mason, Chief Operating Officer at Earth BloxIn the past, sustainability used to be a passion project. Something bolted onto the business,..

DTFPrinter Launches Custom Transfer Printing Experience for Crafters and Creators

DTFPrinter Launches Custom Transfer Printing Experience for Crafters and Creators

Stoke on Trent, UK. April 11th 2025 - DesignBundles.net, the digital marketplace for crafters, graphic designers and businesses, has now launched a ..

CCL INTERIORS CHOOSES VJ ISTORE® AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

CCL INTERIORS CHOOSES VJ ISTORE® AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

CCL Interiors Ltd, the large interior trades contractor, has installed a VJ iStore®, the unique, onsite procurement solution from VJ Technol..

Starburst Closes Record FY25, Fueled by Rising AI Demand and Growing Enterprise Momentum

Starburst Closes Record FY25, Fueled by Rising AI Demand and Growing Enterprise Momentum

BOSTON, MA - February 20, 2025 - Starburst, the data platform for apps and AI, announced a record FY25 close, driven by strong demand f..

Ant International appoints Chief Innovation Officer to Spearhead AI-Driven Digitalisation Strategy with new Product, Technology and Innovation Framework

Ant International appoints Chief Innovation Officer to Spearhead AI-Driven Digitalisation Strategy with new Product, Technology and Innovation Framework

Jiang-Ming Yang will be responsible for driving investments in and synergy between product and technology teamsAnt International’s global innovation a..

Strides Pharma Consolidates European Business-to-Business Operations in Switzerland

Strides Pharma Consolidates European Business-to-Business Operations in Switzerland

·        Market proximity of Strides Pharma International AG, based in Zug, Switzerland, opens the way for rapid ..

The Caribbean as a Startup Haven: How AZUR SEZ is Empowering Entrepreneurs\n

The Caribbean as a Startup Haven: How AZUR SEZ is Empowering Entrepreneurs

For decades, the Caribbean has been synonymous with idyllic beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a laid-back lifestyle. Yet, beneath this serene surface..

Apica Launches Ascent Freemium to Democratize Intelligent Observability and Data Management\n

Apica Launches Ascent Freemium to Democratize Intelligent Observability and Data Management

STOCKHOLM and LOS ANGELES – Jan. 22, 2025 – Apica, an intelligent observability and data management company, today announced a Freemium version of its..

The Cost of Non-Compliance with Local Law 126: What NYC Building Owners Should Know

The Cost of Non-Compliance with Local Law 126: What NYC Building Owners Should Know

What is so iconic about New York City? You may think of many tourist attractions, and there will be some historic buildings, too. Some of these edif..

SMURFIT KAPPA AWARDED MAJOR CONTRACT FROM IRISH GOVERNMENT AGENCY\n

SMURFIT KAPPA AWARDED MAJOR CONTRACT FROM IRISH GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Following a competitive tender, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Irish Government agency responsible for customs, excise, taxation and rel..

VJT RECEIVES PATENT FOLLOWING MAJOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT

VJT RECEIVES PATENT FOLLOWING MAJOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT

Sellfware, the software arm of VJ Technology Group, has announced it has received a patent for its core proprietary fulfilment platform, Opus, ..

Global equity fund inflows drop on higher US bond yields

Global equity fund inflows drop on higher US bond yields

(Reuters) – Demand for global equity funds shrank in the week through Jan. 1, as higher U.S. Treasury yields led to caution and ..

Polish power-grid operator plans $15.4-billion investment by 2034

Polish power-grid operator plans $15.4-billion investment by 2034

WARSAW (Reuters) –     Polish power-grid operator PSE said on Thursday its transmission network development plan for 2025-2034 a..

Tullow Oil jumps after being exempt from $320 million tax

Tullow Oil jumps after being exempt from $320 million tax

(Reuters) –     Shares of Tullow Oil jumped over 14% on Friday after the West Africa-focused company was exempted from a $320 mi..

German unemployment rises less than expected in December, labour office says

German unemployment rises less than expected in December, labour office says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in December, federal labour of..

Tesla’s China sales rise to record high in 2024, bucking global decline

Tesla’s China sales rise to record high in 2024, bucking global decline

BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla said on Friday its China sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000 ca..

UK lawmakers summon Shein and Temu for questioning over labour practices

UK lawmakers summon Shein and Temu for questioning over labour practices

By Helen Reid and James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Fast-fashion online retailer Shein, which is hoping to list in London, faces a ..

Trouble in China’s shopping paradise as Hainan duty-free spending tumbles

Trouble in China’s shopping paradise as Hainan duty-free spending tumbles

BEIJING (Reuters) -Duty-free spending slumped 29.3% last year in China’s island province of Hainan, where global luxury players ..

Morning Bid: As stocks waver, dollar remains the surest bet

Morning Bid: As stocks waver, dollar remains the surest bet

While stock markets shrugged off the dim start to 2025, the higher-for-longer U.S. rates theme has left the dollar’s dominance i..

World food price index eases in Dec, pushed lower by sugar

World food price index eases in Dec, pushed lower by sugar

ROME (Reuters) – The United Nations’ world food price index dipped in December against November levels, led lower by a dro..

China will sharply increase funding from treasury bonds to spur growth in 2025

China will sharply increase funding from treasury bonds to spur growth in 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) –     China will sharply increase funding from ultra-long treasury bonds in 2025 to spur business investment a..

Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus

Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus

SINGAPORE (Reuters) –     Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was perc..

Dollar headed for best week since November on US rates, economic outlook

Dollar headed for best week since November on US rates, economic outlook

SINGAPORE (Reuters) –     The dollar was on track for its best weekly performance in over a month on Friday, underpinned by expe..

Stocks end strong year with a whimper as yields apply pressure

Stocks end strong year with a whimper as yields apply pressure

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stocks declined on Tuesday as elevated U.S. Treasury yields again contributed to a lackluster close in an o..

BMW, Yamaha Motor back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings

BMW, Yamaha Motor back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings

(Reuters) –     BMW and Yamaha Motor have invested in U.S.-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings, the latest mov..

Macron acknowledges error on early elections in New Year’s speech

Macron acknowledges error on early elections in New Year’s speech

PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he recognised that his decision to call early parliamentary election..

Swiss central bank faces call to hold bitcoin in reserves

Swiss central bank faces call to hold bitcoin in reserves

ZURICH (Reuters) –     A proposal to oblige the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold bitcoin was set in motion in an initiative pub..

Britain’s energy price cap to rise 3% in April, Cornwall Insight says

Britain’s energy price cap to rise 3% in April, Cornwall Insight says

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s domestic energy price cap is expected to rise a further 3% in April, with geopolitical instab..

UK approves Merck’s therapy for rare lung condition

UK approves Merck’s therapy for rare lung condition

(Reuters) – UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said on Tuesday it had approved Merck’s ..

Inside luxury goods’ broken audit system

Inside luxury goods’ broken audit system

By Elisa Anzolin, Emilio Parodi and Silvia Ognibene MILAN (Reuters) – LVMH-owned Dior’s production arm in Italy, Manufactu..

Cycling-Britain’s Finucane sets out target for triple gold in LA

Cycling-Britain’s Finucane sets out target for triple gold in LA

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s twice world champion Emma Finucane says she is ready to go back to square one in her quest to..

Markets in 2024: Wall Street’s high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US

Markets in 2024: Wall Street’s high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US

By Naomi Rovnick, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rodrigo Campos LONDON (Reuters) – Markets that began the year with investors expecting a ..