Industry
Japan’s top 3 shippers to merge container ops amid downturn
31 Oct 2016
Nippon Yusen KK, Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd said they will integrate their container shipping operations to create the world's sixth-largest player, joining a growing trend of consolidation in an industry battling its worst-ever downturn
Dream Cruise’s Genting Dream launches India operations
29 Oct 2016
The 2,000-plus passengers will board the luxury cruise liner to sail to Colombo and Singapore and further to East Asian ports, say Mumbai Port Trust officials
UPS to acquire 14 Boeing 747-8 Jumbo jets worth $5.3 billion
29 Oct 2016
UPS’s acquisition of the new 747-8 freighters that can carry 34 shipping containers on the main deck and 14 in lower compartments, and around 30,000 packages, will give a fresh lease of life for the Jumbo
UPS to acquire 14 Boeing 747-8 Jumbo jets worth $5.3 billion
29 Oct 2016
UPS’s acquisition of the new 747-8 freighters that can carry 34 shipping containers on the main deck and 14 in lower compartments, and around 30,000 packages, will give a fresh lease of life for the Jumbo
Analog watchmakers go ‘smart’
28 Oct 2016
US to test Cuban lung-cancer drug
28 Oct 2016
India, Iran set February deadline for Farzad-B gas field deal
26 Oct 2016
The Farzad-B gas field, which will be developed by a consortium led by ONGC Videsh, is estimated to have in-place reserves of 18.75 trillion cubic feet of gas
Permira to buy German fashion retailer Schustermann & Borenstein
26 Oct 2016
Munich-based S&B sells more than 3,000 designer brands through its website BestSecret.com as well as three stores in Munich and Vienna
HNA Group to buy about 25% in Hilton from Blackstone Group for $6.5 bn
25 Oct 2016
The deal comes five months after the Beijing-based company acquired Radisson and Country Inns & Suites hotel chain owner Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, for an undisclosed sum
Latest articles
Featured articles
The battery race: who will control the future of electric vehicles?
By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026
The global battery race is reshaping the electric vehicle industry, with China, the US, and Europe competing for control over supply chains and technology.
AI vs governments: Who controls the future of intelligence?
By Cygnus | 07 Apr 2026
Governments and AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping the future of intelligence amid rising policy conflicts and global competition.
Strait of Hormuz: how one chokepoint controls the global economy
By Axel Miller | 06 Apr 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint. Learn how disruptions impact oil prices, shipping, and the global economy.
The $2 trillion AI infrastructure race: Who will control global compute?
By Cygnus | 06 Apr 2026
AI spending is set to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driving a global race in data centers, chips, and energy infrastructure.
.webp)
Artemis II and the economic outlook for lunar infrastructure
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
Artemis II will test deep-space systems and support future lunar missions, shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
Trump’s Iran strike delay lifts markets, but risks remain elevated
By Axel Miller | 24 Mar 2026
Trump’s Iran strike delay eased market fears, sending oil lower and lifting Sensex. Risks remain as geopolitical tensions continue.
The rise of the ‘ghost executive’: how autonomous AI agents are entering the C-suite
By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026
Autonomous AI agents are influencing business decisions and reshaping leadership structures as companies adopt agentic AI systems in 2026.
