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How Profit Beat Out Geopolitics in the AI Race
The article discusses how financial gains and economic motivations have become prioritized over geopolitical concerns as major corporations and startups accelerate their investments in artificial inte...
Japan sets $19 billion business target in Central Asia
Japan has announced a five-year strategic aim to engage in approximately $19 billion worth of economic initiatives within Central Asian countries as part of an effort to increase its geopolitical infl...
CEOs on Guard as Trump Rattles Companies With Series of Edicts
The article discusses how President Donald Trump's unpredictable actions and executive orders are causing concern among chief executives of major corporations. These CEOs are cautious about any govern...
Uichiro Niwa, former Itochu president and envoy to China, dies at 86
Uichiro Niwa, who served as the Japanese ambassador to China from the business sector in its inaugural role since diplomatic relations were established between Japan and China in 1972, passed away at ...
CEO: Long game is key when doing business in Ukraine
Tarmo Sild, CEO of Iute Group which plans to establish a bank in Ukraine, predicts that Ukraine will emerge victorious from the current conflict and become a significant contributor to Europe's econom...
Chinese firm owner in Venezuela warns of spillover after Maduro’s abduction
David Hou, a Chinese business owner who recently returned to Venezuela after eight years abroad, expresses concern over the U.S.'s alleged abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Hou describ...
Rockwool Says Russia Takes Over its 4 Factories
Rockwool, an insulation products company, has reported that Russia has taken over four of its factories since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This follows a wave of Western companies ex...
WSJ learns of Kremlin condition for Witkoff and Putin meeting
The Wall Street Journal reported that there are conditions set by the Russian government regarding a meeting between unnamed individuals (presumably including American financier Len Blavatnik's repres...
NFL's Dallas Cowboys top Forbes' most valuable teams list
The Dallas Cowboys have been named as the most valuable sports team by Forbes with an estimated worth of $13 billion. This represents a 29% increase from the previous year and surpasses their previous...
Capon Distillery, Maduro Constable, Schrödinger's Cat
The article discusses an intricate relationship between a distillery named Capon in Venezuela and the government constable Maduro, referencing Schrödinger’s thought experiment about quantum superposit...
Courts declared over 150 companies bankrupt in 2025
In 2025, courts declared bankruptcy for 154 companies, marking a decrease of 14 cases from the previous year....
From Mar-a-Lago to Kirovohrad: Trump friend who pitched buying Greenland now gets Ukraine’s lithium (MAPS)
Ronald Lauder's consortium has obtained rights to develop one of Ukraine’s largest lithium reserves located in Kirovohrad Oblast's Dobra field, a move facilitated by Kyiv's push for stronger economic ...
Trump's Billionaire Friend Secures Major Lithium Mining Deal in Ukraine
A wealthy associate of former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly secured significant rights for lithium mining in Ukraine, potentially tapping into a crucial resource for the growing electric ...
2025 in review: business
The business sector responded swiftly to intense competitive pressures in 2025, accelerating efforts particularly for securing contracts related to projects like the Golden Dome and similar initiative...
Swire Pacific’s Guy Bradley to take reins at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, Swire Coca-Cola
Guy Bradley will replace Patrick Healy as CEO of Hong Kong-based companies Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola in May 2024. Bradley, currently the chairman of Swire Pacific and other subsidiari...
Copeland Capital Management LLC Has $286,000 Stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
Copeland Capital Management LLC cut its stake in UnitedHealth Group by 98% during the third quarter of the year, as detailed in a recent SEC filing. The firm now holds 829 shares after selling off 40,...
Estonia sees real bump in business transactions for the first time in years
According to Risto Vahimets of Ellex Raidla, Estonia's business transaction market showed signs of revival last year despite previous turbulence....
First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) Director Edgar Smith III Acquires 208,996 Shares
Director Edgar Smith III of First Guaranty Bancshares Inc., acquired 208,996 shares of the company's stock on December 31st at an average price of $5.40 per share....
Amid uncertainty at home, tatami-makers find a new market: foreign buyers
Tatami makers are adapting by diversifying their product line and targeting international markets to ensure the survival of traditional Japanese flooring materials....
Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business
A new initiative allowing private cars from Guangdong province to drive into Hong Kong's urban areas has sparked business opportunities for local firms. These companies are now providing services such...
Mastercraft Boat (NASDAQ:MCFT) Major Shareholder Coliseum Capital Management, L Purchases 25,000 Shares
Coliseum Capital Management, L, a major shareholder of Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MCFT), purchased 25,000 shares at an average price of $19.66 per share on December 22nd, amounting to a tot...
US Treasury pushes businesses, wealthy people to contribute to ‘Trump Accounts’
The US Treasury is encouraging significant financial contributions from wealthy individuals and businesses to new children's savings plans known as 'Trump Accounts'. Recent major donations highlight t...
Krispy Kreme to sell Japan business to Unison Capital
Krispy Kreme plans to sell its Japanese operations to Unison Capital during the January-March quarter of 2026. The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay off debt....
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH Stock Holdings Reduced by Duncker Streett & Co. Inc.
Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. reduced its holdings of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated's stocks by 75.9% in Q3, as reported to the SEC. The firm now owns 2,637 shares after selling 8,324 shares during the...