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Investment Returns to Colombia's Economic Agenda as New Government Sets First 100-Day Tone
The incoming administration signals a shift toward fiscal discipline and regulatory clarity to attract capital into ener...
Big Mac Index Shows Colombian Peso as 4th Most Overvalued Currency
The Economist's latest ranking places the peso 28.7% above its fair value against the dollar, propelled by rapid appreci...
Bogotá's Culture Economy Nears 5% of GDP as Public-Private Deals Scale Events
At a forum, Bogotá's culture secretary said the sector is now among the city's top three economic drivers, with biennial...
Honda’s R&D Boss Targets 28-Month Development Cycle to Outrun Chinese EV Rivals by 2028
Honda has reshuffled its R&D structure to slash vehicle development time to 28 months, aiming to overtake fast-moving Ch...
Apple Delivers Record Quarter, But Stock Tumbles 8% as Market Fears Loom
Apple's revenue surged 16% to $109bn, with iPhone sales up 22% to a record $54bn for a spring quarter. Consumers rushed ...
The Overlooked Leadership Trait Colombian Business Needs Now
A prominent Colombian business daily argues that in times of uncertainty, businesses must focus on consistent, principle...
The VUCA Trap: Why Blaming the Environment Won't Save Your Business
A concept born in the US military and adopted by business schools has turned into a blanket excuse for underperformance....
Colombia's Expat Business Voice Sets Tough Policy Test for New President
A commentary from Colombians abroad urges the incoming government to detail how it will tackle insecurity, infrastructur...
Europe’s Insurers Brace for Fundamental Shift in Catastrophe Risk as Wildfires Scorch Continent
From Spain to Scandinavia, Europe’s insurers are confronting a new normal of wildfire risk that is reshaping pricing, mo...
Spain's World Cup Victory Holds a Talent Playbook Every Business Leader Should Read
From La Masia’s long-term development to Athletic Bilbao’s regional-only policy, Spain’s win over Argentina shows how ye...
Taco Bell Traffic Plummets as Cyclospora Outbreak Hits US Lettuce Sales
A cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Mexico is driving double-digit drops in restaurant...
Defensive ETFs Surge as Middle East Conflict Fuels Flight to Safety
Rising oil prices and geopolitical risk have driven investors into dividend, utility, consumer staples and gold ETFs. Em...
Wiz Finds Critical Flaw in Microsoft Azure CosmosDB, Thousands of Customers Potentially at Risk
Wiz discovered a severe vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure CosmosDB that could have allowed remote access to customer da...
SC Reserves Order on Referring Election Commissioner Law Challenge to Larger Bench: ‘Show of Fairness’
The Supreme Court reserved judgment on whether to send petitions against the 2023 law on appointing election commissione...
How German families can turn holiday childcare by grandparents into a tax break
Parents can deduct up to €4,800 per child for childcare costs when grandparents help during school breaks, even voluntar...
Allianz Tightens Grip on Pimco with €1.4 Billion Share Buyback from Former Staff
Allianz is raising its ownership in bond fund giant Pimco to at least 95 percent, buying out former employees' stakes fo...
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates at 1.0% as Dissenter Calls for Immediate Hike
The BOJ held its short-term rate steady in an 8-1 vote but signalled more tightening ahead, with board member Hajime Tak...
Austria Extends Fuel Tax Brake Through August, Warns of Potential Margin Caps
Austria extends its fuel tax brake through August, cutting mineral oil tax by 1.9 cents per litre. Officials warn that a...
ITC Braces for Tough Q1 as Cigarette Tax Hikes Weigh on Profit, FMCG Offers Respite
Analysts see a weak June quarter for ITC Ltd, with steep cigarette tax hikes and agri softness dragging earnings. Double...
Poojaa Precision IPO: GMP Climbs to ₹230 as Allotment Looms After Stellar Subscription
The ₹160-crore Poojaa Precision IPO drew bids worth nearly ₹30,000 crore. As the grey market premium hits ₹230, here’s h...
New on Screen: Spider-Man, Lockerbie Drama, and a Haunted Vacuum Cleaner Lead This Week’s Watchlist
From a memory-wiped MCU romance to a Thai black comedy about a ghost in a vacuum cleaner, here are the week’s biggest re...
AXA Posts 9% Net Profit Rise, Maintains 2026 Targets
French insurer AXA reported first-half net profit of €4.17 billion, up 9% at constant currency, and reaffirmed full-year...
Siemens Healthineers Cuts Revenue Outlook on Diagnostics Weakness, But Tariff Refunds Lift Profit
The German medical equipment giant lowered its full-year revenue growth forecast to 3.5–4% as its diagnostics unit drags...
MiniMax Launches H3 Multimodal AI Model; Shares Surge on Cost Claims
Chinese AI startup MiniMax unveiled H3, an open-source multimodal model, claiming significantly lower video generation c...
Pet Service Holding's Revenue Rises 8% to €7.4M as OTC Products and Premium Lines Offset Prescription Headwinds
Pet Service Holding’s first-half revenue grew 8% to €7.4 million, driven by over-the-counter medicines, accessories and ...
FORVIA H1 2026: Margin Rises to 6%, Cash Flow Strong as IGNITE Plan Gains Traction
Automotive supplier FORVIA lifted its operating margin by 30 basis points to 6.0% in the first half, helped by cost disc...
Uttarakhand Approves ₹676 Crore for Infrastructure and Local Development
The state government has cleared spending on electricity, drinking water, street lighting, education, and grants to panc...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets new opening day record for Hollywood in India
The Tom Holland-starrer collected ₹60.60 crore nett on day one, surpassing Avengers: Endgame to become the biggest ever ...
Hensoldt Order Backlog Tops €10 Billion for First Time on Defence Spending Surge
Radar specialist Hensoldt doubled order intake to €2.8bn in H1 2026, pushing its backlog past a record €10.4bn. The comp...
Rohit Sharma Says Commitment Set Rahane Apart as Former India Vice-Captain Retires
Ajinkya Rahane retired from all forms of cricket, drawing a tribute from Rohit Sharma that highlighted his dedication. T...