Most Asian markets track Wall St on tariff hope
Equities mostly rose in Asia on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s rally on easing fears over Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, while traders were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data. A surge in tech giants including Tesla and Nvidia helped New York markets higher, with sentiment buoyed by indications from the White […]
Samsung TV pioneer Han Jong-hee dead at 63
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee, credited with boosting the South Korean tech giant’s television business on the global stage, died of a heart attack Tuesday aged 63, the company told AFP. “He died from cardiac arrest today,” a Samsung spokesperson said, adding that Han was survived by his wife and three children. Han joined Samsung […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Joins Plus Brand with $30 Million Investment
Plus Brand Industries Inc, a leader in the healthy-living and technology-focused consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, has announced the closing of a significant strategic investment from boxing legend and global entrepreneur Floyd Mayweather Jr. The $30 million equity investment, completed in February, makes Mayweather Jr. a minority shareholder in Plus Brand, which is valued at […]
Best Piece Of Advice For Succeeding In Business In 2025 From Top Entrepreneurs
The rules of business are changing fast. What worked yesterday won’t necessarily work tomorrow. Markets are evolving, technology is advancing at breakneck speed, and the entrepreneurs who succeed will be the ones who embrace change, not resist it. So, how do you stay ahead in 2025? We went straight to the source—top business leaders, innovators, […]
Matthew Footner: Innovation and Success in the World of Wellness with Lyposol
In a world where the search for effective weight loss solutions is constantly booming, Matthew Footner has positioned himself as a leading figure in the health and wellness industry. Through his venture Lyposol, he is revolutionizing the way people can approach appetite management and weight control, all with a natural approach and without the side […]
Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas
Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers. The autonomous option is being provided through a partnership that brings together Uber and robotaxi pioneer Waymo, which already sells self-driving vehicle rides through its own app in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. […]
James Harrison, Australian blood donor whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 88. James Harrison, a retired state railway department clerk, died in a nursing home on the central coast of New South Wales state on Feb. 17, according to his grandson, Jarrod Mellowship. Harrison’s […]
SpaceX targeting Monday for next test of Starship megarocket
Elon Musk has been making headlines for mass layoffs and funding cuts at US federal agencies under his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. But on Monday, his towering Starship rocket will return to the spotlight with its next test flight. The world’s biggest and most powerful launch vehicle is set for its eighth orbital mission, […]
LA Times adds AI-generated counterpoints to opinion pieces
The Los Angeles Times said Monday it was adding AI-generated counter-arguments to opinion pieces to help readers grasp differing points of view. The move comes as the Times struggles with plunging readership and heavy financial losses that have led to heavy job cuts. It also comes as some media owners seek greater control over their […]
Clock ticking down to Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, with the planned levies to take effect past midnight over what he deems an “unacceptable” flow of drugs. Trump unveiled — then paused — blanket tariffs on imports from his country’s major trading partners Canada and […]