BUSINESS

Cyber security push: Indian firms eye specialised hiring as identity-driven threats rise; Rubrik report flags surge in AI-linked risks

Indian businesses are heavily investing in cybersecurity, with nearly 90% planning to hire specialists for digital identity, infrastructure, and cyber…

5 months ago

US-China trade boost: US hopes to finalise China rare earths deal by Thanksgiving; Beijing to suspend export curbs

The US aims to finalize a rare earths deal with China by Thanksgiving, suspending Beijing's export restrictions on critical minerals.…

5 months ago

Energy standoff: US tells Serbia to remove Russian ownership from NIS entirely; Belgrade warns of ‘historic’ decisions ahead

Serbia faces a critical juncture as the US demands complete withdrawal of Russian ownership from its largest oil company, NIS,…

5 months ago

US markets today: Wall Street logs second sharp fall as AI favourites tumble; global indices mirror tech-led slump

US stocks experienced volatility on Friday, with major AI-linked stocks like Nvidia swinging sharply, impacting broader indices. The S&P 500,…

5 months ago

Trade ties: Switzerland secures US tariff cut to 15%; $200 bn investment push announced

Switzerland will invest $200 billion in the US by 2028 following a trade agreement that significantly reduces tariffs on Swiss…

5 months ago

$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss boost to bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus

India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to boost…

6 months ago

Ford CEO warns US of a workforce crisis: “We have 5,000 skilled-mechanic jobs unfilled even with a $120,000 salary.”

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns of a national crisis as the company struggles to fill 5,000 skilled mechanic roles, despite…

6 months ago

Shutdown strain: Small US businesses reel under halted contracts; firms weigh layoffs as Congress moves to end deadlock

US small businesses are grappling with a severe cash crunch due to the prolonged government shutdown, now in its seventh…

6 months ago

Banking push: FinMin asks PSBs to boost MSME, farm credit; focus on deposits, asset quality and AI-led innovation

Public sector banks are directed to boost lending to MSMEs and agriculture, while focusing on low-cost deposits and robust risk…

6 months ago