Geopolitics & Trade

An 8-14% energy surcharge from a key chemical supplier highlights how the Middle East conflict is driving up industrial costs and disrupting supply chains.

Cannabis firm FLUENT Corp. takes on a high-interest $6M loan, revealing the harsh financial realities facing the federally illegal cannabis industry.

Reliance Jio and Good Game launch a massive reality show with a ₹1 crore prize, blending esports and entertainment to find India's first global gaming icon.

A major energy storage deal by Pylontech and DAT Group, fueled by new policy, positions Vietnam as a leader in the region's green energy transition.

A new report reveals why immediate cash aid is now a crucial employer benefit, as rising costs force workers to raid their 401(k)s for emergencies.

The new partnership formalizes Globant as a lead integrator for Adyen, aiming to slash integration times and leverage AI to help merchants scale faster.

New LumiAgent AI lets users search video with simple sentences, part of a major security ecosystem push including robots and off-grid solutions.

A new AI platform lets developers search for land by what they want to build, bypassing complex zoning codes and promising to accelerate construction.

FHFA's approval of VantageScore is igniting fierce competition, promising nearly $1B in savings and opening new paths to homeownership for millions.

A new partnership merges cybersecurity and HR compliance, signaling a shift toward integrated, behavior-focused training to build more resilient work cultures.

As a federal shutdown enters its second month, a Gulf Coast credit union is deploying teams to airports to provide no-fee paycheck advances to TSA workers.

New data on 1.3 million trips shows Orlando and Cancun are top spots, but rising costs and global risks are reshaping how Americans plan their getaways.

A landmark deal between Australia's VVMF and UK's OXB aims to create a new cell and gene therapy manufacturing hub for the booming Asia-Pacific market.

A new report shows nearly all marketers use QR codes, but a huge gap between strategy and consumer intent means most are missing their true potential.

A new ad-tech alliance aims to reshape political campaigns for 2026, leveraging precision targeting on CTV. But what does this mean for voters?

A new report shows Washington charter school alumni earn more and own homes at higher rates, but small sample sizes spark a debate on the data's weight.

Turkish mobility giant Marti smashes growth targets, adding millions of users and challenging traditional transport in a rapidly expanding market.

Amid a historic overhaul, Kimberly-Clark's eighth straight ethics award signals that integrity is not just a policy, but a core business strategy.

With a new hire from Bain, Inveniam is building an AI and blockchain-powered system to solve private market illiquidity. Here's how it works.

The strategic divestment to Blue Moon Metals highlights Liberty Gold's pivot to its core gold assets and a broader mining trend of portfolio specialization.