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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top

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WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. OPEC+ extends oil output cuts amid global growth concerns: Report In a bid to strengthen the oil market against concerns over global growth and escalating output from non-member countries, OPEC+ members, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to prolong voluntary oil output cuts into the second quarter of the year.

WION Business Wrap | OPEC+ extends oil output cuts, Nikkei 225 surpasses 40,000 mark and more

China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD, has unveiled a new iteration of its popular car model amid a fierce price competition within the world's largest automobile market.

BYD launches new EV model with aggressive pricing amid market competition

Following a bipartisan consensus, the newly unveiled US funding legislation includes a provision barring China from acquiring oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

US funding bill blocks China from purchasing petroleum reserve oil

Banco Santander SA, a prominent Spanish banking entity, has implemented workforce reductions in the United States, cutting approximately 320 jobs as part of its strategic shift towards digital operations, as reported by Bloomberg News.

Banco Santander announces job cuts in US amid digitalisation drive

In a bid to acquire Macy's, Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have revised their buyout proposal, escalating the offer to $24 per share, amounting to a total valuation of $6.

Arkhouse and Brigade raise Macy's buyout offer to $6.6 billion, pressing for board's attention

India has taken a firm stance against the remarks made by Thailand's Ambassador Pimchanok Vonkorpon Pitfield to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Abu Dhabi. The remarks reportedly targeted India's public stockholding program, a critical component of its agricultural policy, aiming to support farmers by ensuring stable prices for essential crops and maintaining food security for its population.

India strongly objects to Thai envoy's remarks at WTO meet in Abu Dhabi: Reports

Boeing has reached a $51 million settlement with the US State Department for multiple export violations, a resolution that includes improper actions by Chinese employees in China.

Boeing agrees to $51 million settlement over US export violations, including breaches in China

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set its sights on high-income earners who have neglected to file tax returns, with a targeted approach aimed at 125,000 cases since 2017.

US IRS launches crackdown on 125,000 unfiled high-income tax returns

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable."- Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel Today, the Chanel brand remains synonymous with luxury, sophistication, and a touch of rebellion.

Flashback Friday| From orphanage to fashion Olympus: The enduring legacy of Coco Chanel

In the latest development surrounding China Evergrande Group's financial turmoil, a second mansion once owned by the company's chairman, Hui Ka Yan, has been listed for sale by receivers, as reported by property agent Savills.

Second mansion of Evergrande chairman hits market amid liquidation

Citigroup is set to lay off 286 employees in New York, as disclosed in recent filings with the State Department of Labour. According to Reuters, the filings, dated earlier this week, reveal that the job cuts will affect 239 employees from its primary banking subsidiary, 44 from its broker-dealer unit, and three from its technology arm.

Citigroup announces layoffs of 286 employees in New York: Report

The latest government data from Reuters reveals that Japan's jobless rate experienced a notable decline, reaching 2.4 per cent in January, down from a revised 2.

Japan's jobless rate hits 2.4 per cent in January amid labour shortage: Report

At the G20 meeting on Thursday, Brazil’s finance minister, Fernando Haddad, proposed the implementation of a global tax on the super-rich to combat the rampant issue of tax evasion, the AP news reported.

Brazil urges G20 to enforce global tax on super-rich in battle against tax evasion

Family-led philanthropy is well-placed to address the funding gap in India's social sector, while the ultra-rich are increasingly focusing on under-represented segments like arts, culture and heritage, and environment and sustainability, says a new report released on Thursday.

'India Philanthropy Report 2024': HNIs and affluent take the lead in social sector spending

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has reached a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), agreeing to refund at least $1.1 billion to customers impacted by its discontinued lending program, Reuters reported.

Crypto exchange Gemini agrees to return $1.1 billion to customers in regulatory settlement

Global oil prices experienced a notable uptick on Friday, poised to conclude the week with a modest increase, as ceasefire talks in Gaza faced complications following the deaths of over 100 Palestinians awaiting aid delivery.

Oil prices surge amid Gaza ceasefire talks complications and tensions in West Asia

China's manufacturing sector recorded a contraction for the fifth consecutive month, as revealed by an official factory survey on Friday. The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI), compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), dropped to 49.

China's manufacturing contracts for 5th month, sparks calls for increased stimulus

An inaugural Corporate Travel Summit hosted by FCM Travel India, highlighted that India’s business travel industry is expected to grow and reach $38.2 billion in the year 2024.

India's business travel industry poised for growth, expected to reach $38.2bn in 2024

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Second mansion of Evergrande chairman hits market amid liquidation In the latest development surrounding China Evergrande Group's financial turmoil, a second mansion once owned by the company's chairman, Hui Ka Yan, has been listed for sale by receivers, as reported by property agent Savills.

WION Business Wrap | China's manufacturing slump, oil prices surge and more

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to make India the chipmaker for the world, the Indian government on Thursday (Feb 29) approved the construction of three semiconductor plants worth $15.

India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn

Indian financial technology company Paytm and its payments bank unit mutually agreed to discontinue various inter-company agreements in the process to reduce dependencies.

India's Paytm and its payments bank agree to discontinue inter-company deals

During Apple's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Tim Cook revealed plans to provide more insights into the company's utilisation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) later this year.

Apple to expand generative AI use: CEO Tim Cook at shareholder meeting

Paramount Global's quarterly revenue disappointed Wall Street on Wednesday, even after posting a profit boosted by streaming gains that overshadowed a sluggish advertising market.

Paramount global surprises with streaming growth despite missing revenue estimates

A dispute has arisen over reforming the World Trade Organisation's dispute settlement system at the 13th ministerial meeting (MC13), with India accusing the US of stalling progress.

WTO Showdown: US-led reform efforts trigger friction with India

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 8.4 per cent in the third quarter (October-December quarter), according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday (Feb 29) marking the fastest pace with which the economy grew in one-and-half years, beating all estimates.

India's GDP grew 8.4% in Q3; economy expected to grow 7.6% this year

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Paramount global surprises with streaming growth despite missing revenue estimates Paramount Global's quarterly revenue disappointed Wall Street on Wednesday, even after posting a profit boosted by streaming gains that overshadowed a sluggish advertising market.

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