Temasek-Backed Singapore VC Snags $541 Million Despite Tech Woes
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India closed its fifth and biggest fund at $541 million to back startups
2023-09-12 09:29
On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden seeks to boost its defense spending by 28%
The Swedish government wants to increase the country's defense budget by 28% as it prepares to join the NATO alliance
2023-09-12 09:29
UAW president says auto strike would hurt mostly 'billionaire class'
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied Monday the broad economy will be hurt if his union goes on strike against the nation's three unionized automakers as soon as this week, saying the only ones that will be hurt by a work stoppage is are the "billionaire class."
2023-09-12 09:28
Australia Consumer Sentiment Languishes in Pessimistic Territory
Australia’s consumer confidence slipped further into “deeply pessimistic” territory as rising gasoline, rent and electricity prices squeeze already
2023-09-12 09:16
Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn
Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos.
2023-09-12 08:51
Elizabeth Warren Demands Probes of Elon Musk, SpaceX After Ukraine Revelations
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding an investigation into SpaceX after Elon Musk acknowledged he had blocked Ukraine from
2023-09-12 08:51
Sarah Burton, who designed Kate's royal wedding dress, to step down from Alexander McQueen
The fashion designer who created the wedding dress of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is stepping down as creative director at Alexander McQueen after two decades at the brand, luxury group Kering said
2023-09-12 08:49
Senator Feinstein’s Family Feud Over Money Set for Private Talks
A judge ordered a high-stakes family feud over the finances of US Senator Dianne Feinstein, the powerful 90-year-old
2023-09-12 08:19
Amazon Illegally Silenced Drone Staff, Labor Board Alleges
US Labor Board prosecutors accused Amazon.com Inc. of imposing illegal secrecy rules on its staff, which could ultimately
2023-09-12 07:59
UK’s Offshore Energy Industry Risks Missing Out on 95,000 Jobs
If the UK doesn’t significantly ramp up renewables investment at a time when oil and gas is in
2023-09-12 07:54
EM Asia’s Worst Stock Selloff May Extend as Foreigners Flee
A selloff that’s made Philippine stocks the worst across Asia’s emerging markets may have further room to go,
2023-09-12 07:46
Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon
SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon
2023-09-12 07:28