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BUSINESS16h agoMicrosoft’s Azure chief seeks at least 20% cost cuts - reportA report indicates that the head of Microsoft's Azure division is pushing for at least 20% cost reductions. This reflects internal corporate efforts to improve financial efficiency within the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS16h agoCrypto bosses, CEOs and F1: Singapore's business events boom gathers paceSingapore's Formula 1 race week is a major business draw as a growing number of conferences coincide with the Grand Prix.CNBC
BUSINESS16h agoChina's September trade surplus widens to $133.53B; exports up 36.3%, imports up 31.0%China's trade surplus widened in September to $133.53 billion, driven by significant increases in both exports and imports. This data provides insight into China's economic performance and global trade patterns.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS16h agoSugarcane growers block roads at various places in Dharwad, Haveri and Gadag districtsSugarcane growers staged road blockades at various places in the districts of Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri on Tuesday, demanding a higher price for sugarcane and a revision of the minimum selling price of sugarThe Hindu
BUSINESS16h agoNAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’“I deal on drinks. I change the bottle of the drink. It's not that the bottle is not good. It's the drink in there, because the other one is already damaged" The post NAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS17h agoSingapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boomCity-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS17h agoYoung Malaysians’ US$1.3bn short-term credit spree sparks warning over bad debtMalaysians aged 30 and below bought some 5.4 billion ringgit (US$1.32 billion) worth of goods and services on short-term credit in the first half of this year, the country’s Finance Ministry has revealed. The ministry said it had recorded 65.9 million “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) purchases among younger consumers in the first six months of 2026 – equivalent to more than one in three, or 37.9 per cent, of total purchases nationwide. As of June 30, the outstanding BNPL financing balance among this...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS17h ago‘I ain’t nicked nothing ... yet’: British retailers at a loss over shoplifting epidemicFrom the infamous ‘Hamster’ of Greggs to my local Sainsburys, Britain has seen a surge of low-level theftsIrish Times World
BUSINESS17h agoAndhra Pradesh to hold three regional conferences ahead of CII Partnership SummitThe government has lined up 115 MoUs involving proposed investments of ₹79,628.04 crore and the potential to generate employment for 1,88,038 persons at the three upcoming conferences.The Hindu
BUSINESS17h agoIMF's Georgieva says US growth will not be enough to shrink debt - ReutersIMF calls for US to cut deficits amid bond woes, urges China to shift away from exports ReutersReuters World
BUSINESS17h agoThe global economy and the art of living dangerouslyIt would be nice to think that the world will become less shock-prone, but it probably won’tFinancial Times
BUSINESS17h agoCoreWeave targets ‘unlimited’ insurance money to fund AI build-outCo-founder eyes insurers’ vast capital for loans as the Nvidia-backed cloud provider seeks to fund the data centre build-outFinancial Times
BUSINESS17h agoJapanese banks and insurers return to domestic bonds as yields surgeInvestors are closely watching for signs that the country’s institutions may be starting to repatriate capital after decades hunting for returns overseasFinancial Times
BUSINESS17h agoWednesday’s Economic CalendarThis article refers to an economic calendar for Wednesday, which typically outlines upcoming financial events and data releases. It provides a schedule of economic information relevant to business and finance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS17h agoShell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris EnergyShell announced the deal in a statement on Tuesday, noting the transaction forms part of the strategy to simplify its portfolio and concentrate investments on areas of competitive strength. The post Shell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS17h agoChinese exports grow 36.3% in SeptemberLas exportaciones chinas crecieron un 36,3% en septiembre, mientras las importaciones aumentaron un 31%, impulsando el superávit comercial a cifras récord.El comercio exterior se destaca como pilar económico ante una demanda interna débil, con un superávit acumulado que podría romper marcas históricas.Clarín
BUSINESS17h agoWhy many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phonesBy Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […] The post Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS17h agoE-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?•Online shopping sector jumps 15 points to 75% in new report•Customer satisfaction hits 71% despite service quality decline in key sectors•Power, Public Sector trail at 51%, 53%By Prince Osuagwu E-Commerce appears to be one sector in Nigeria where customers are not complaining as much as they used to.While poor service continues to dog several sectors […] The post E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS18h agoNigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FGBy Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The Federal Government (FG) has said that Nigeria loses about $2 billion annually in potential value from cocoa because the country’s processing capacity is largely underutilised. Meanwhile, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has said that West Africa needs high-yielding, climate-resilient cocoa varieties to improve productivity and protect […] The post Nigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS18h agoGold prices hold firm ahead of US inflation data - ReutersGold drops over 1% as hot US inflation data boosts Fed hike bets ReutersReuters World
BUSINESS18h agoIndonesia’s Bali hit by fuel crisis as huge queues form at petrol stationsMotorists have been left queuing for hours at petrol stations across Indonesia’s resort island of Bali in recent days amid reports of a crippling fuel shortage. Long queues have been spotted all around the island, including in the capital Denpasar, Badung and Tabana, according to the Bali Post. On Tuesday, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster stressed that there was enough fuel to go around, suggesting that panic buying might have caused the shortages at the pumps. “People need to be patient because the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS18h agoChina’s exports surge 36% as AI-related shipments boomImports soar by a third as high oil prices from Middle East conflict push up energy billFinancial Times
BUSINESS18h agoCheap transport fare: FG visits 2 CNG vehicle manufacturing firms in Anambra, seeks collaboration…Auto makers hail FG’s new policy on patronageBy Vincent Ujumadu Two auto makers in Anambra State, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, IVM, Nnewi, and Kojo Motors Auto Assembly, Umunya, have hailed the Federal Government’s new policy that has made it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to patronize locally made vehicles. Officials of the two companies, […] The post Cheap transport fare: FG visits 2 CNG vehicle manufacturing firms in Anambra, seeks collaboration appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS18h agoTrump announces that Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska pipeline gas for twenty yearsTaiwan will invest 4.4 billion dollars in the Alaska LNG project, securing 30% of the gas for 20 years, according to the American president. Trump promotes Measure 2 in Alaska and supports Senator Sullivan in his re-election. He also pardons three workshop owners for violating the Clean Air Act.Clarín