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A meeting between Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Perplexity AI co-founder Aravind Srinivas in Paris on Tuesday generated widespread attention, sparking speculation and excitement across social media. The encounter between the two Indian-origin tech leaders, both hailing from Tamil Nadu, led to discussions about a possible collaboration or even an...

Cross the ‘blue line’ to boost team culture and performance  Feb. 20 is National Leadership Day, a day set aside to recognize the impact that leaders make in people's lives as they seek to develop themselves and others. How can you as a business leader keep your team focused and...

Georges Elhedery, the newly appointed chief executive of HSBC, could receive a maximum compensation package exceeding $18.7 million under a proposed remuneration plan being discussed with the bank’s largest shareholders. HSBC’s remuneration committee is currently gauging investor sentiment on a potential restructuring of Elhedery’s pay, which would involve reducing his...

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, heir to the L’Oréal cosmetics empire and Europe’s wealthiest woman, is set to retire from her position on the company’s board, passing her vice chairmanship to her son, Jean-Victor Meyers. Her seat on the board will be taken by Alexandre Benais, the deputy CEO of Téthys Invest,...

A newly released survey by Sentry, a leading business insurer, provides insight into the concerns keeping executives awake in 2025. While 47% of business leaders expressed optimism about their companies’ prospects for the year, 67% admitted to experiencing higher stress levels compared to the previous year. The survey, conducted by...

The chief executive of Singapore Post’s local operations, Mr. Shahrin Abdol Salam, has stepped down after less than a year in the role, The Straits Times has learned. Mr. Shahrin, who assumed the position on May 1, 2024, succeeding Ms. Neo Su Yin, is leaving to pursue external opportunities, according...

I often work with clients who have entered into bad contracts. Perhaps they relied on a form contract online or made a deal over a handshake without writing down its terms. Maybe in their excitement over the transaction, they did not fully understand its terms. Conducting business without entering into...

Coca-Cola has issued a recall for several of its beverages in parts of Europe due to "higher levels" of chlorine found in the products. The recall primarily affects Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, according to a company statement. The impacted products include Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid, with...

Volkswagen’s CEO has discussed potential European investments with the carmaker’s Chinese joint venture partners, though no concrete decisions have been made, according to a spokesperson for the company on Tuesday. The spokesperson declined to comment on whether these discussions involved the possible acquisition of Volkswagen’s manufacturing plants. Earlier in the...

When it comes to pet grooming, New York City pet owners have plenty of options. But for those who want the best care for their furry companions, Unleashed Spa in the East Village stands out as a clear favorite. Known for their unmatched attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and...