A private investment firm backed by David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, has made a major push into the U.S. real estate market, assembling a $303 million portfolio of properties. The
Japan’s denim industry, long celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship, indigo mastery, and global influence, is confronting a precarious future. Once a symbol of artisanal excellence and innovation, the sector now
In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the driving force behind venture capital (VC) exits, with AI-related companies accounting for 40% of exit value in the United States. This marks
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, a development that coincides with China’s reported approval of a major
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push to become a global hub for artificial intelligence, with officials reportedly in talks with major private equity firms to establish a multibillion-dollar partnership that
UBS, Europe’s largest bank by assets, is at the center of a political and regulatory storm in Switzerland, one that could shape the future of global banking. Following its historic
President Donald Trump hosted a star-studded technology dinner in Silicon Valley last week, bringing together 33 of the industry’s most influential power players. The event, widely covered in the media,
Global investors are increasingly turning their attention to China, drawn by a combination of discounted valuations, AI-driven growth potential, and a cautious approach to U.S. political risk. According to HSBC’s
For decades, gender gaps in education and workforce participation have narrowed, but one stubborn disparity persists: women’s earnings almost never recover after they have children. While men often see little
Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan has announced a significant change to the company’s compensation policy, replacing its traditional merit-based system for salaried employees with a uniform 2% pay increase for all
