Chinese officials are reportedly considering selling TikTok’s US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the video-sharing platform faces a looming American law requiring ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, to divest its US assets. According to sources familiar with the matter, one scenario under discussion in Beijing involves Musk’s social media...

Mandating a return to the office introduces a labyrinth of legal and regulatory intricacies that demand meticulous attention. No matter how well-intentioned, poorly executed policies can spark discontent, diminish morale, and potentially trigger legal entanglements. This article offers practical strategies for navigating legal requirements for returning to the office while...

Businesses of all sizes face the challenge of managing payment processing, accounts payables, and banking operations while keeping pace with customer expectations. However, juggling multiple systems to manage these different areas can lead to inefficiencies, lost revenue, and missed opportunities. This is where a unified commerce solution available in a...

There’s no doubt that we’re living in the digital age. Adapting high-tech solutions is a must for any business. In order to successfully transition to more digital ways of working, however, it’s essential to formulate cohesive workplace optimisation strategies. This requires taking stock of the issues your business is currently...

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), has announced a forthcoming conference designed to foster discussions among economists specializing in the quantitative analysis of critical global economic challenges. The event is set to take place from June 25 to June 27, 2025,...

Serco Group plc (LON:SRP), a global provider of services to governments, has announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Irwin and the appointment of Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive designate. After 12 years with the company, Irwin informed the Board of his decision to retire and will officially step down...

Delaware-based Open.cx, a trailblazer in AI-driven customer support, has announced raising $1.52 million (€1.48 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment, secured from prominent backers including Y Combinator, Spacetime (the investment arm of Mollie and Bird founder Adriaan Mol), Koen Köppen (Mollie CEO), Pioneer Fund, Kulveer Taggar, Propeller Fund,...

Krista Halttunen, PhD, has been appointed as the inaugural CEO of Halton Group’s parent company, Halton Ventures. Her primary responsibility will be to transform Halton Ventures into an active and proficient owner, investor, and appealing partner for business development. Halton Ventures focuses on investments in startups, innovative solutions, and funds...

The Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) convened in Torino on January 11 and 12, 2025, just ahead of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Opening Ceremony, scheduled for January 13. Over the course of two days, the committee engaged in a range of activities, including...