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Shell's American solar subsidiary, Savion, has initiated the sale of approximately 25 per cent of its solar assets, according to industry sources and a marketing document obtained by Reuters.

Shell's Savion initiates sale of solar assets: Reports

Wendy's, the renowned burger chain, has responded to a social media uproar following comments made by its CEO, Kirk Tanner, over the possible implementation of "dynamic pricing.

Wendy's promises no surge pricing for burgers amid backlash over CEO's comments

Electronic Arts (EA), a prominent player in the video game industry, plans to trim its workforce by 5 per cent and downsize office space in a strategic restructuring effort.

Electronic Arts announces workforce reduction and office space cutback: Report

Google is facing a 2.1-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) lawsuit filed by 32 media conglomerates, including Axel Springer and Schibsted. According to Reuters, the lawsuit, initiated on Wednesday, accused Google of engaging in practices harmful to digital advertising, causing significant losses to media companies.

Google faces $2.3 bn lawsuit from European media groups over alleged ad tech misconduct

Wall Street's top regulator, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is nearing a decision that could reshape how thousands of US-listed companies disclose their climate-related risks and impacts to investors.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is probing potential miscommunication between OpenAI and its investors during a period of internal conflict that led to CEO Sam Altman's ousting in November 2023.

US SEC investigates potential misconduct at OpenAI

Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has issued an urgent plea for $3 billion in monthly financial assistance to sustain the country throughout 2024. This request comes amid mounting economic pressure due to the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine seeks $3 billion in monthly aid as war rages on

Japan's factory output experienced its sharpest decline since May 2020, according to government data released on Thursday, increasing worries about the country's fragile economy, which slipped into recession late last year.

Japan's factory output plummets in January as economic concerns mount

China's largest private property developer, Country Garden Holdings, is grappling with a liquidation petition for failing to repay a term loan facility worth HK$1.

China's Country Garden faces liquidation petition amid financial challenges

Australia's consumer price inflation has maintained a two-year low in January, defying expectations of a slight increase, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.

Australia's inflation remains at two-year low in January, dampening rate hike expectations

India, the world's second-largest coal importer, is reportedly set to witness a decline in thermal coal imports for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to industry officials at the Coaltrans India conference held in Goa.

India anticipates first drop in thermal coal imports amid rising domestic production

Bitcoin, has surged to a two-year high, blazing through $57,000 in a remarkable two-day rally, marking its most substantial gain of the year. The rally, exceeding 10 per cent over two sessions, gained momentum following the revelation from crypto investor and software firm MicroStrategy that it recently acquired around 3,000 bitcoins, investing $155 million.

Bitcoin hits two-year high surpassing $57,000 with strong institutional interest

Apple has abandoned its ambitions to produce an electric car, US media reported Tuesday, ending a struggling decade-long project. The iPhone maker had dedicated nearly 2,000 employees to its secretive car development programme, Bloomberg reported, but faced an increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Apple abandons ambitious electric car plan after a decade: Reports

Maersk, a key player in the global shipping industry, has issued a cautionary note, indicating that disruptions to container shipping through the Red Sea may extend into the second half of the year.

Maersk issues warning on prolonged Red Sea disruptions, supply chain challenges

Sony has revealed plans to lay off approximately 900 employees from its PlayStation unit and shut down a London-based studio, according to an announcement made on Tuesday.

Sony announces layoffs and studio closure while challenges loom in the gaming sector

India's space sector is taking off. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's second spaceport in Tamil Nadu's Kulasekharapatnam. Reports suggest the new spaceport will eliminate the need to avoid Sri Lanka's airspace.

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Apple has cancelled work on its electric car, a source familiar with the matter told media on Tuesday, a decade after the iPhone maker kicked off the project. Watch in for more details!

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WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Sony announces layoffs and studio closure while challenges loom in the gaming sector Sony has revealed plans to lay off approximately 900 employees from its PlayStation unit and shut down a London-based studio, according to an announcement made on Tuesday.

WION Business Wrap | The top business stories of the day summarised

Edtech company, Byju's, is facing allegations from investors who claim that the company siphoned off a staggering $533 million to an obscure hedge fund in the United States.

Investors accuse Byju's of siphoning $533 million. Here are the details

Daraz Group, the e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba, has announced layoffs across its operations in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, citing the need to adopt a "more streamlined and agile structure.

Alibaba-owned Daraz announces layoffs amid restructuring

In a significant development in the New Zealand media landscape, one of the country's major free-to-air television networks, Three, announced plans on Wednesday to cease its newsroom operations, television news broadcasts, and website, potentially resulting in the loss of up to 200 media jobs.

New Zealand TV Network Three plans newsroom closure, 200 jobs at risk

Macy's, the iconic department store chain, is considering the closure of its flagship location in San Francisco's Union Square as part of its new turnaround strategy, a source familiar with the matter revealed to Reuters.

Macy's mulls closure of San Francisco Flagship in turnaround bid

Wendy's, the popular fast-food chain, is set to experiment with an "Uber-style" surge-pricing model, where the prices of its menu items will fluctuate based on demand throughout the day.

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Despite global trade uncertainties, India's exports are charting a new course, venturing into uncharted territories in Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia. This expansion is driven by a surprising surge in exports of cars, motorcycles, and precious metals, highlighting a strategic shift beyond traditional commodities like textiles and spices.

India's exports defy global headwinds: Reaching new shores in Africa, Latin America, & Central Asia

India's defence sector is experiencing a significant transformation, with ambitious goals to propel the nation towards self-reliance and global prominence. This transformation is driven by a multi-pronged approach, encompassing increased production, export growth, and a focus on cutting-edge technology.

India's defence ambitions take flight: A self-reliant future beckons

Spain's top ports experienced a notable upsurge in goods traffic during January, with volumes increasing by up to 25 per cent, propelled by disruptions in shipping routes caused by ongoing crises in the Red Sea region.

Spain's ports witness surge in goods traffic amid Red Sea crisis