Backbase and Unblu have announced a strategic partnership to fuse conversational tools with Backbase’s AI banking platform — aiming to make digital self-service feel less robotic and more human, while...
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Pond Recruitment Shuts Down as Founder Leighton Howl Saddles Up for Global Horse Racing Venture
The Pond Recruitment, a familiar name in creative hiring circles for two decades, is closing on December 24 as its founder Leighton Howl leaves the industry to pursue a full-time...
Saudi-Russia Forum Opens in Riyadh With Climate Deals, Visa Waivers and Fresh Investment Push
The high-profile Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum kicked off in Riyadh with a slate of agreements aimed at strengthening ties between the two energy-heavyweights, signaling a deliberate push to deepen...
BoE Moves to Relax Capital Rules as Pressure Mounts to Boost UK Lending
The Bank of England is preparing to soften capital rules for UK banks for the first time in a decade, a shift that signals a deepening push to spur lending...
Lontor Hi-Tech’s Lagos Conference Signals Big Plans and Bigger Ambitions for 2026
Lontor Hi-Tech gathered its partners in Lagos this week, and the mood inside the Victoria Island headquarters felt upbeat, almost celebratory. The company used the event to showcase new products,...
Michigan Business Leaders Unveil Bold Economic Plan
Business Leaders for Michigan, a group of top CEOs, released a new strategy on November 17, 2025, to boost the state’s economy through better education, business growth, and talent retention....
Turners Repair Secures Key Investment Boost
Turners Accident Repair, a family owned automotive repair business based in Selby, has received a major investment from an affiliate of Sun European Partners. This move, announced on November 11,...
International Flights Bypass Gautam Buddha Airport Again
Bhairahawa, Nepal – International flights meant for Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport were diverted to India over the weekend, skipping Nepal’s own Gautam Buddha International Airport despite its readiness as an...
Veterans Turn Military Skills into Business Success
In the Mahoning Valley of Ohio, veterans are channeling their military-honed skills like discipline and leadership into thriving businesses, as highlighted in recent stories from local entrepreneurs. On October 28,...
Sweden Turns Its Crisis Playbook Toward Business Preparedness
Sweden isn’t just bracing its citizens for potential emergencies anymore — it’s asking its companies to gear up too. The Nordic nation has unveiled a new preparedness plan aimed squarely...