Zetwerk Appoints Vadim Yakubov as CEO of US Subsidiary to Drive Growth
Zetwerk, the IPO-bound manufacturing startup, has appointed Vadim Yakubov as the CEO of its US subsidiary, Unimacts, to accelerate its expansion in the crucial US market. This move comes as part of the company’s strategic push to strengthen its operations…
Ant International Launches bettr: A New Global Digital Lending Service for MSMEs
Ant International, a leading provider of digital payment and financial technology solutions, has unveiled bettr, a global digital lending platform aimed at providing micro-lending services to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets through embedded finance partnerships. Yang…
FedEx Partners with Invest India to Boost SME Growth and Global Reach
FedEx has announced a strategic collaboration with Invest India to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India, enhancing their access to global markets. This partnership is aligned with the Indian government’s ‘One District-One Product’ (ODOP) initiative,…
McDonald’s Adjusts Diversity Approach in Latest Corporate Shift
McDonald’s Corp. has unveiled a significant change to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, signaling a retreat from its previous goals in response to growing pressure on corporate diversity initiatives. The fast-food giant will no longer set “aspirational representation…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Advocates for “Masculine Energy” in Corporate Culture
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed his support for incorporating more “masculine energy” into corporate culture, emphasizing the positive effects of an environment that “celebrates aggression.” In a recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, the 40-year-old CEO explained his belief…
Hindenburg Research, the Short-Selling Firm Behind Adani Allegations, Shuts Down
US-based Hindenburg Research, known for its controversial short-selling practices, has announced its decision to shut down. The firm gained international attention in January 2023 for its scathing report against billionaire Gautam Adani, which accused his conglomerate of corporate fraud and…
Dozens of Flights Delayed or Diverted After SpaceX Rocket Debris Warning
Several commercial flights were delayed or diverted on Thursday following the breakup of SpaceX’s Starship rocket during its seventh flight test. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to pilots about falling debris from the rocket, which caused a…
Hollywood’s Streaming Boom Fizzles as Industry Struggles with Post-Strike Reality
The once-thriving Hollywood industry, driven by the golden age of streaming, is facing a significant downturn. Michael Fortin, an aerial cinematographer and former actor, embodies the struggles of many in the industry. Once flying high with a profitable drone business…
U.S. Industrial Production Declines Again in November, Marking Three-Month Slump
U.S. industrial production continued its downward trend in November, marking a third consecutive month of decline, according to a report from the Federal Reserve on Tuesday. Industrial output dropped by 0.1% in November, following similar declines in September and October….
Music Industry Braces for Impact of Potential US TikTok Ban
The looming possibility of TikTok’s shutdown in the United States has left the music industry on edge, with some calling it a “marketing apocalypse.” According to music industry analyst Tatiana Cirisano from MIDiA Research, TikTok has long been an essential…