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Amid stalled trade negotiations between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union (EU), Brazil is planning to expand its agricultural exports to India and Africa.

Brazil shifts focus to new markets amid EU deadlock

In the ever-evolving landscape of deep tech, it is estimated that 43% of STEM graduates in India are female – one of the highest percentages globally. However, their representation in STEM jobs within the country is staggeringly low, settling at just 14%.

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Country Garden Holdings Co, a major Chinese property developer, has failed to make a coupon payment on a yuan bond for the first time, signalling escalating financial troubles for the company, Bloomberg reported.

China's Country Garden defaults on yuan bond coupon payment for first time

India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged in February, registering a 5.09 per cent inflation rate, mirroring the previous month's figure of 5.1 per cent.

India's inflation holds steady in February at 5.09 pc, core inflation declines

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has initiated legal proceedings against its former Vice President of Infrastructure, Dipinder Singh Khurana, accusing him of betraying the company's trust by allegedly stealing confidential documents before joining a "stealth" AI cloud computing startup.

Meta takes legal action against former executive for alleged document theft

The United Kingdom has forged a significant partnership with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, aimed at fostering collaboration in green energy, aerospace, and advanced technologies.

UK inks trade pact with Texas to drive green industry collaboration

Corporate dividends worldwide reached an unprecedented high of $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to reports from British asset manager Janus Henderson released on Wednesday.

Global dividend payouts soar to record high of $1.66 tn in 2023, led by banking sector

The Indian stock market witnessed a significant downturn on Wednesday, with the Sensex plummeting over 900 points and slipping below the crucial 73,000-level. This sharp decline was mirrored by the Nifty, which also experienced a notable drop below 22,000.

Sensex plummets over 900 points, wiping out ₹14 lakh crore amid smallcap bubble fears

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Recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea region and a severe drought at the Panama Canal have disrupted global trade, causing significant slowdowns and redirections in maritime traffic, according to the IMF.

Global trade disrupted by Red Sea attacks and Panama Canal drought: IMF

Following the Supreme Court's directives, the State Bank of India (SBI) has provided detailed information regarding the purchase and redemption of electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

SBI complies with Supreme Court order, submits electoral bonds data to ECI

ITC, one of India's prominent cigarette manufacturers, experienced a surge in its shares, rising over 8 per cent on Wednesday. This jump followed the sale of approximately 3.

ITC shares surge after block trade, while BAT plans to reduce stake

UNICEF has issued a stark warning about the dire trajectory of child poverty in Argentina, cautioning that without a change in course, the country's child poverty rate could soar to 70 per cent in the first quarter of this year.

UNICEF warns of alarming rise in child poverty in Argentina

Jet Airways sees a glimmer of hope as the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) directs the transfer of the bankrupt airline's ownership to the Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC) within 90 days, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday.

NCLAT upholds Jet Airways' transfer to Jalan Kalrock Consortium, revival in sight

PwC Australia announced on Wednesday that it would undertake further job cuts, totalling an additional 329 positions, as part of a significant restructuring effort following a national scandal.

PwC Australia implements further job cuts amid restructuring following scandal

Bitcoin has reached an all-time high above $72,000 on Monday, continuing its upward trajectory as demand for the leading cryptocurrency shows no signs of declining, according to sources from Reuters.

Bitcoin skyrockets to record highs surpassing $72,000 amid strong demand

India’s Edtech firm, Byju's, has implemented a permanent work-from-home policy for its employees, with the exception of nearly 300 Byju's Tuition Centres. The company's decision to vacate all offices across the country, retaining only its Bengaluru headquarters at IBC Knowledge Park, is part of a cost-cutting move driven by financial challenges and an ongoing dispute with investors over funds raised in a recently concluded rights issue offering, as reported by CapTable.

Byju's shifts to remote work, closes offices nationwide amid financial turmoil

Elon Musk, the world's second-richest person, is under scrutiny as an in-depth report suggests that his charity, The Musk Foundation, is being utilised for tax breaks and self-serving interests.

Elon Musk accused of using charity foundation to serve tax breaks and self-interests

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round-up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Bitcoin skyrockets to record highs surpassing $72,000 amid strong demand Bitcoin has reached an all-time high above $72,000 on Monday, continuing its upward trajectory as demand for the leading cryptocurrency shows no signs of declining.

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During an official visit to Manila on Monday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed that American companies are poised to unveil investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.

US Commerce Secretary announces $1 billion investments in Philippines

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has advised the Federal Reserve to exercise prudence before considering any interest rate cuts, urging the central bank to uphold its credibility in combating inflation.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon urges Fed caution on interest rate cuts

US District Judge Adrienne Nelson has scheduled a hearing for August 26 to consider the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction against Kroger's $24.

FTC hearing set for Kroger-Albertsons merger amid price hike concerns

Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo’s co-founder, Rakesh Gangwal, has sold 5.8 per cent stake in operator Interglobe Aviation via bulk deals, raising a sum of ₹6,785 crore ($820.

IndiGo's co-founder Rakesh Gangwal sells $820 million stake in bulk deal

Airbus, once the underdog, has soared to prominence, surpassing Boeing with its A320 series becoming the best-selling aircraft of all time in 2019. The A320's success marked a turning point, solidifying the Airbus-Boeing duopoly that governs the global aircraft market.

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China's tech giant Xiaomi has announced the commencement of deliveries for its first electric vehicle (EV) model, SU7, this month, marking its foray into the competitive automotive landscape, Reuters reported.

Xiaomi set to revolutionise EV market with SU7 launch, shares surge 7 pc

In a resolution to a decade-old dispute, Ford Motor will pay a hefty sum of $365 million to settle allegations brought forth by the US Justice Department. The government accused Ford of violating federal tariff laws by misclassifying and understating the value of hundreds of thousands of its Transit Connect vehicles, imported from Turkey.

Ford settles US import tariff evasion case, agrees to pay $365 million