Category: business

LONDON, June 17: Global shipments of XR headwear will decline by 12% to 6.2 million units in 2026, according to the latest forecast from Omdia. However, the market is expected to return to growth in 2027, reaching 6.5 million units, an increase of 4.8%. This recovery will be driven by…

Competition opens on the heels of a successful Berlin hackathon as developer momentum behind x402 payments accelerates DOVER, DELAWARE, June 17:  The Algorand Foundation today launched the Global x402 Challenge, a five-month competition for developers building x402-powered, pay-per-request API services on Algorand mainnet. The announcement follows the Algorand Builders Berlin:…

Mumbai, June 17: TruNativ, a science-backed everyday nutrition company, today announced the close of its funding round of ~$30M, led by OrbiMed, one of the world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment firms. The Series B funding round comprised both primary investment and the sale of secondary shares of early investors. The…

-Zarina Sattarova, HFQ Fund Relationship Manager   For most managers, KYC is a regulatory box. A necessary one – something to be completed, ticked off, often handed off to a service provider. For most LPs, it is the first real interaction with the fund after the decision to commit has…

The launch reflects ITC‘s focus on consumer-led innovation amid growing demand for premium on the go freshness solutions   India, June 17: ITC Ltd. has announced the launch of Ultra Mintz, a premium, sugar–free mint offering that strengthens its presence in the confectionery category. Developed to cater to evolving consumer preferences for sophisticated, on-the-go refreshment, Ultra Mintz delivers a refined and lasting mint experience through a combination of…

  Keturah founder says the onus is now on developers to match the vision behind the new longevity authority Dubai, UAE, June 17: Luxury developer Keturah has welcomed the establishment of the new Dubai Longevity Authority, saying it shows the emirate leading the world in how cities are designed around…

Samsung Brings Design Thinking to Uttar Pradesh Campuses, Challenging Young Innovators to Solve Problems Before Building Products   Gurgaon, Haryana – June 17: Most student innovations begin with a solution. Few begin with a problem. Across engineering colleges, students often spend months building sophisticated prototypes only to discover that the problem…

Mumbai, June 17: Bank of Baroda, India’s International Bank, is offering higher interest rates up to 6.25% p.a. to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) under the ‘bob Legend FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme’. Under the new ‘bob Legend FCNR(B) Deposit Scheme’, the Bank is offering interest rates of up to 6.25% p.a. on US Dollar (USD) deposits, 4.75% p.a. on British Pound Sterling (GBP) and…

A Culinary Legacy That Allows Guests to Move Between Eras in a Single Meal TOKYO, June 17: Restaurants worldwide are rethinking how meals are experienced, complementing technical excellence with a greater emphasis on memory, heritage and narrative. This approach reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations, where context, origin and…

Chandigarh, June 17: Essar Group and International Resources Holding (IRH) today announced the successful execution of a USD 500 million crude sourcing facility and product supply facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading. IRH, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a global mine-to-market platform that strategically invests in minerals…