GOL Launches Direct Rio–New York Flights to Expand International Operations
The Brazilian airline introduces its first long-haul route, connecting Rio de Janeiro and New York with nonstop service beginning in July 2026 Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced the launch of its first long-haul international route, marking a major milestone in the airline’s growth strategy. Beginning on July 8, 2026, the airline will […]
HD Hyundai Electric Expands U.S. Production to Strengthen North American Power Infrastructure
A new manufacturing facility in Alabama will increase transformer production capacity and support modernization of the U.S. power grid Global power equipment manufacturer HD Hyundai Electric has announced a major expansion of its production operations in the United States, reinforcing its position in the North American extra high voltage power transformer market. The company recently […]
New Pressure Mounts at Salesforce: Employees Call on CEO to Cancel ICE Contracts Amid Broader Tech Ethics Backlash
In a dramatic moment for corporate activism in the tech sector, over 1,400 Salesforce employees have signed an open letter urging CEO Marc Benioff to halt potential business opportunities with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. This evolving controversy, rooted in ethical concerns about how advanced technology could be used by government enforcement […]
LGMG Unveils New Equipment and Service Initiatives at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
The company introduces new machinery models and a global service program while strengthening its presence in the North American construction equipment market Global equipment manufacturer LGMG presented a range of new products and service initiatives during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, one of the world’s largest construction industry exhibitions, held in Las Vegas, United States. The event, which […]
Weichai Supports Local Communities Through Technical Public Welfare
Weichai combines technology, training, and service initiatives to strengthen local industries and empower communities worldwide As a global manufacturing enterprise, Weichai continues to expand its presence across international markets while emphasizing its commitment to social responsibility and community development. Beyond delivering high-performance engines and industrial equipment, the company actively works to support local customers through […]
Sunset World Group Expands Commercial Strategy with New Distribution Channels
The Mexican hospitality company strengthens global partnerships and renovates flagship properties to broaden its reach in international tourism markets Mexican hospitality company Sunset World Resorts & Vacation Experiences has announced a new commercial strategy aimed at expanding its presence in the global tourism industry. The initiative focuses on diversifying distribution channels, strengthening strategic partnerships, and […]
Global Markets Rally: Asian Stocks Hit All-Time Highs as US Jobs Data Shocks Rate-Cut Bets and Traders Eye Inflation
Asian financial markets surged dramatically on Thursday, with key indexes in Japan and South Korea hitting all-time highs, as a combination of strong U.S. employment data, sustained technology sector gains, and renewed investor confidence injected fresh momentum into global equities. The rally comes against a backdrop of undermined expectations for imminent U.S. interest-rate cuts and […]
Integration into global value chains can reduce child labour
By 2025 the UN aims to have eliminated child labour, a practice that affects roughly 10% of the world’s children and severely impedes sustainable development. But reaching that target will require a clear understanding of how global value chains interact with child labour. This column analyses 26 developing countries from 2007–2015 and concludes that countries participating in global value chains experienced reductions in child labour except in cases when an increase in exports was accompanied by additional imported content from third countries.
A passion for makeup drove Urban Decay’s Zomnir to cosmetics industry
NEW YORK(Reuters) – Wende Zomnir has always had a passion for makeup – as an eighth grader, she was sent home from school for wearing too much. It should come as little surprise that she would grow up to co-found the edgy cosmetics company Urban Decay. The enterprise came about in 1996 because Zomnir noticed […]
How ICT applications are redefining development
By Bruno Carrasco, Çiğdem Akın ADB has supported simple, yet transformative e-government solutions in the Maldives and Nepal. New technology is often described as a solution in search of a problem. This is not an uncommon qualifier across many ICT applications that seek to get ahead of the curve. For end users, behavioral change is largely adaptive […]
