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Singapore Management University launched SMU China in Shenzhen on 22 October 2026, a centre to develop Asia-ready talent and link the Greater Bay Area with Singapore and Southeast Asia, with four agreements announced at launch.

curated · 2026-10-27 · context →

SMU launched the Singapore Capital Markets Initiative (SCMI) under its Centre for Commercial Law in Asia, focusing on research, policy dialogue, and talent development in capital markets law and finance across Asia.

curated · 2026-07-08 · context →

Singapore Management University launches $10m startup fund to support expansion in Singapore and Asia, with first investments expected in Q4 2026

curated · 2026-05-22 · context →

Kantar has appointed Yasmin Kathoria as managing partner of Kantar Consulting in South Africa.

curated · 2026-10-27 · context →

Kantar hired Martina Suess Cromer as SVP of North America Marketing and Head of Global Brand and Communications

curated · 2026-06-08 · context →

Kantar launched a new Creator Content Effectiveness Framework, expanding their analytics capabilities into creator economy ROI measurement

curated · 2026-06-02 · context →

Banque du Caire's IPO private placement closed at the top of its range, following heavy demand for Egypt's biggest IPO in more than a decade.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

Banque du Caire is seeking to raise up to 24.25 billion Egyptian pounds (about $454 million) by selling a 30% stake in an IPO, described as Egypt's largest IPO in years.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

Banque du Caire is offering a 30% stake via Egypt's stock exchange in a state-asset sale structured as an IPO, the second major Egyptian IPO in a month.

curated · 2026-10-11 · context →

Aurora Labs (ASX:A3D) requested a trading halt pending a material private placement announcement, indicating an imminent equity raise.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

Aurora Labs (ASX:A3D) headline reports its maiden US sale as part of an expansion, suggesting a push into the US market.

curated · 2026-10-22 · context →

Aurora Labs appoints Andrew Garth as CEO and Rebekah Letheby as COO, effective October 2026.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group announced a partnership with I.T Group, an omnichannel fashion retailer in Greater China, to accelerate growth of the Marc Jacobs brand across the region.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

WHP Global is opening over 120 new Toys "R" Us stores across the US, leveraging an asset-light licensing model. The expansion is being pursued despite declining consumer confidence, with management indicating strong toy demand and potential IPO plans.

curated · 2026-10-06 · context →

WHP Global (Toys R Us operator) is opening 120 new temporary stores across the U.S. this holiday season in partnership with Go! Retail Group, bringing total footprint to ~160 stores by year-end. Expansion includes mall locations, Macy's partnerships, airports, and experiential retail concepts.

curated · 2026-09-28 · context →

GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics are expanding Digit humanoid robot deployments from one Georgia warehouse to two more U.S. sites (Statesville, N.C. and Lebanon, Tenn.) starting early 2027, under an existing multi-year Robots-as-a-Service agreement.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

GXO plans to add Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid to two more U.S. warehouses, in Statesville, North Carolina and Lebanon, Tennessee, with work scheduled to start in early 2027.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

GXO Logistics piloted a global Labor Management System across five countries and fully deployed Exotec's Skypod automation for Guess at its Venlo warehouse, combining workforce optimization with warehouse automation.

curated · 2026-09-26 · context →

Crimson Consulting Australia has lifted its stake in Kip McGrath Education Centres to 88.26% through an off-market takeover offer.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

Hostile takeover of Kip McGrath Education Centres receiving acceptances from shareholders

curated · 2026-09-10 · context →

Crimson Consulting has commenced despatch of a takeover bidder's statement for Kip McGrath Education Centres at $0.73 per share, signaling an active M&A process.

curated · 2026-08-17 · context →

Zac Pritchard, formerly executive creative director at Dentsu Creative Australia, is joining independent agency Howatson+Company as executive creative director.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

Howatson+Company appointed as creative agency of record for Dulux

curated · 2026-08-04 · context →

Sasha Smith, Media Chief at Howatson+Company, has departed the organisation for New Zealand.

curated · 2026-07-20 · context →

MercadoLibre opened a new logistics distribution center in Mexico to expand regional infrastructure.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

MercadoLibre continuing high-growth trajectory in e-commerce and fintech across Latin America with strong analyst backing for expansion

curated · 2026-06-09 · context →

MercadoLibre shares tumbled 17% after disappointing Q1 results, down 42% from recent highs

curated · 2026-05-17 · context →

KMD Brands Limited announced the appointment of a new director, per a BusinessDesk headline.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

KMD Brands Limited has appointed Ian Morrice as Independent Non-Executive Director, effective August 20, 2026

curated · 2026-07-06 · context →

KMD Brands Limited announced a Chair transition and board renewal

curated · 2026-05-01 · context →

LiveWire CEO Karim Donnez resigned and the electric motorcycle company named Roy Gallagher as Chief Revenue Officer, signalling a revenue-leadership shift alongside the top-level vacancy.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

LiveWire is bringing its largest electric motorcycle lineup yet to EICMA (Milan Motorcycle Show) next month, including two previously unseen models previewing its 2027 direction.

curated · 2026-10-21 · context →

LiveWire (Harley-Davidson spinoff) officially announced pricing and began production for S4 electric motorcycles, pulling back curtain on product after unveiling less than a year ago. Product positioned as low-cost electric motorcycle entry point to mass market.

curated · 2026-06-09 · context →

Singapore insurtech Igloo is expanding its SaaS arm into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The platform reportedly has facilitated more than 2.2 billion insurance policies.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

Igloo is doubling down on Thailand as a priority market, leveraging regulatory tailwinds (Thailand's 5th Insurance Development Plan 2026-2030) and the digitalization gap in legacy insurance infrastructure. The company is positioning itself as a digital infrastructure provider to modernize insurance product development, underwriting, and claims processing.

curated · 2026-06-30 · context →

Igloo appointed Ramjit Lahiri as Country Head for Philippines expansion, moving from embedded distributor to full-stack infrastructure provider

curated · 2026-04-20 · context →

Hugo Boss expands its Australian Open partnership, becoming Official Lifestyle Outfitter from 2027 with a court-to-city fashion collection covering tournament uniforms, replica teamwear, and lifestyle retail.

curated · 2026-10-26 · context →

Frasers Group (Mike Ashley) launched a £1.7bn takeover bid for Hugo Boss, which currently owns 26% stake. Hugo Boss board unanimously recommends shareholders reject the offer as inadequate. Deal contested but active M&A activity ongoing.

curated · 2026-07-09 · context →

Hugo Boss is examining a near-€2bn takeover offer from Frasers Group (Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley), who holds 26% stake

curated · 2026-06-11 · context →

Vietjet has lost control of its order book and ticket revenue to a receiver after a dispute over unpaid aircraft leases. The UK High Court appointed Alvarez & Marsal to oversee the airline's assets, including its new planes.

curated · 2026-10-25 · context →

Vietjet launched twice-weekly Hanoi-Almaty and Hanoi-Prague services on October 10, 2026, and its Prague route marks its entry into the EU market.

curated · 2026-10-16 · context →

Vietjet signed a partnership deal with Starlink to provide free in-flight WiFi service across its Vietnam airline fleet.

curated · 2026-09-24 · context →

NextDC is overhauling its board and executive pay after a disastrous downgrade tied to a Melbourne power disaster; the chairman will depart and the CEO will forgo bonuses this year.

curated · 2026-10-25 · context →

NextDC slashed its full-year earnings guidance due to delays at a major Melbourne project and has flagged it could sell development sites.

curated · 2026-10-20 · context →

NextDC raised over $1 billion via 1 for 5.4 pro rata rights issue at $12.70/share to fund data centre construction for cloud computing demand

curated · 2026-05-18 · context →

Droga5 ANZ co-chief creative officer Barbara Humphries is leaving the agency after 14 years, removing a longstanding senior creative leader.

curated · 2026-10-25 · context →

Droga5 has won the creative advertising pitch for Woolworths, a major Australian retailer

curated · 2026-07-21 · context →

Droga5 won lead creative agency duties for Microsoft Copilot account worth $20-30 million in fees, deepening existing relationship with Microsoft that includes Xbox and Windows 11 campaigns

curated · 2026-06-04 · context →

Medibank partnered with Australian digital health company Osara Health to launch a virtual cancer coaching program for customers with resident hospital cover who are in or recently diagnosed with cancer.

curated · 2026-10-25 · context →

Medibank suffered a data breach in which a hacker leaked personal data including sensitive health information (HIV status, abortion records). Class action litigation alleges the breach could have been prevented by basic security measures.

curated · 2026-10-02 · context →

Medibank has launched a media agency review process

curated · 2026-06-10 · context →

Low-cost carrier (flight JQ362, Jetstar code) operated the first commercial flight from the new Western Sydney airport and launched a flash sale to build demand there.

curated · 2026-10-24 · context →

Jetstar has introduced new overhead locker fees for carry-on luggage and scrapped its previous 7-kilogram carry-on weight limit, shifting to a paid ancillary revenue model for overhead storage.

curated · 2026-08-04 · context →

Cath O'Brien, airline executive and former Air New Zealand employee, is joining Jetstar in a leadership role.

curated · 2026-07-31 · context →

Ryman Healthcare's CEO has announced plans to stand down, opening a chief executive succession at the listed retirement village operator.

curated · 2026-10-24 · context →

Ryman Healthcare has announced a NZ$/A$1 billion equity raise, reported by BusinessDesk.

curated · 2026-10-22 · context →

Ryman Healthcare divesting multiple Melbourne development properties at significant losses. Kealba ex-school sold for $30.85m (purchased 2022 for $38.5m). Also divesting Coburg North site. Pattern of off-market sales and reduced asset values indicates strategic portfolio restructuring and possible financial reallocation from development to core aged care operations.

curated · 2026-06-04 · context →

The takeover offer for Zenith Minerals (ASX:ZNC) over its Forrestania assets has become unconditional, with key dates and terms set out.

curated · 2026-10-23 · context →

Zenith Minerals (ASX:ZNC) rejects A$5 million acquisition proposal from Aurenne while takeover process continues, indicating active M&A activity and potential for further bidding.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Zenith Minerals achieved successful gold assays in all six initial drill holes in a previously untested 600-metre corridor at its Dulcie gold project in Western Australia, with results from 25 additional holes pending.

curated · 2026-09-25 · context →

Halter raised $277m, a large round that lifted New Zealand's record first-half 2026 start-up investment total.

curated · 2026-10-23 · context →

Halter (virtual fencing for livestock) raised $220 million at a $2 billion valuation in March 2026, with headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.

curated · 2026-10-03 · context →

New Zealand agtech startup Halter raised $220M Series E funding led by Founders Fund at $2B valuation in late March 2026. Develops smart collar for cattle with virtual fencing and real-time monitoring capabilities.

curated · 2026-05-13 · context →

Retail Food Group's CEO search has restarted, indicating an open chief executive role at the ASX-listed franchisor.

curated · 2026-10-23 · context →

CFO Ryan Chellingworth appointed to dual role as Joint Company Secretary alongside legal veteran Zoe Green

curated · 2026-07-01 · context →

Firehouse Subs, operated by ASX-listed master franchisor Retail Food Group, is opening its first store in Brisbane (Westfield Mt Gravatt) and launching a national rollout across Australia

curated · 2026-06-04 · context →

Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC, built on Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics, has gone on sale at Best Buy at a launch price of $1,299.99, undercutting comparable premium handhelds.

curated · 2026-10-23 · context →

Acer India is expanding into rural PC market with 21.3% market share in India and planning an 'Acer House' ecosystem initiative to reshape rural India's PC market.

curated · 2026-08-07 · context →

Acer launched the Swift Air 14 at $699 as a direct competitive response to Apple's MacBook Neo in the budget laptop segment

curated · 2026-06-09 · context →

Syracuse University leadership plans a review of administrative and executive staffing, with the chancellor saying the administration should be rightsized for the institution it is building.

curated · 2026-10-23 · context →

Syracuse University receiving buyout offers, indicating potential financial restructuring or acquisition activity

curated · 2026-04-20 · context →

Syracuse University offering early retirement to 175 faculty as part of cost-cutting restructure, eliminating low-enrollment programs

curated · 2026-04-15 · context →