Sophia Patel — Business & Finance Editor A potential merger between StarHub and M1 in Singapore could forge a formidable rival to market leader Singtel, shifting the telecommunications market from four major players to three. Announced on Sep 23, 2026, the ongoing talks between StarHub and parent company Keppel arrive months after rival Simba’s proposed acquisition of M1 fell through, raising pressing … Read more
Brent crude prices climbed above $105 a barrel as escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran stoked fears of a widening Middle East conflict. Amidst stalled diplomatic talks, global oil benchmarks surged 2.3% to $105.47 a barrel during European trading, driven by threats of regional maritime expansion and ongoing physical supply constraints. Escalating Tensions and … Read more
London-listed private capital firm Pollen Street is exploring strategic options, including a potential take-private transaction and early-stage buyout talks with a select group of interested buyers. According to Reuters, the firm manages £8.4 billion ($11.22 billion) across private equity and credit, driving its search for scale amid rising sector-wide consolidation pressures. Pollen Street Launches Strategic … Read more
ASIC’s Review of Mandatory Sustainability Reports: Progress Noted, But Work Remains As Australian businesses grapple with sweeping new climate disclosure mandates, the corporate regulator has issued a crucial progress update, highlighting notable steps forward alongside persistent compliance hurdles. Understanding ASIC’s Regulatory Oversight on Climate Disclosures The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has stepped up … Read more
An Air New Zealand flight disruption in early September 2024 drew regulatory scrutiny after reports surfaced regarding an alleged off-duty altercation between two pilots in San Francisco, leading to canceled services and subsequent review by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Regulatory Response and CAA Involvement The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed it has received a report … Read more
A Carnival Cruise Line passenger jumped overboard off the coast of Mexico on September 19, 2026, prompting the ship to reverse course for a multi-hour search.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting fiscal pressures ahead of his upcoming autumn budget, driven directly by Donald Trump’s military campaign in the Middle East. According to cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson, surging energy costs and inflationary disruptions linked to the conflict with Iran will complicate government spending plans, even as Downing Street prepares for a … Read more
Irish Taxi Market Reform and High Fares: Why Competition Matters Irish taxi fares and availability have sparked intense debate, with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission calling for ride-hailing expansion while the government pushes back. The Cost and Availability Crisis in Irish Urban Transport Catching a ride in Ireland often feels like a luxury rather … Read more
Shaun Garrard on Why Australia’s Crowded Market Has Room for Forthing Entering a local carpark that already welcomes established rivals like BYD, Geely, Deepal, GAC, JAC, and Leapmotor—with others like Avatr, Lepas, Skyworth, and iCaur waiting just around the corner—might intimidate some executives. Yet Shaun Garrard, national manager for Forthing in Australia, insists there is … Read more
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces intense policy pressure as newly released July meeting minutes reveal policymakers fear elevated inflation expectations could become the…