SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Metals Australia Ltd (ASX: MLS) announced the appointment of Mr Paul Ferguson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide development of the company’s flagship Lac Rainy high-grade graphite project and advance its suite of highly-prospective battery metals exploration projects. Paul is a well-credentialed and highly experienced mining engineer and resource industry executive with…
How to Own a Brand New 1967 Shelby GT500 with Modern Features and Technology
Carroll Shelby was a legendary American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur who created some of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th century. His name is synonymous with performance, innovation, and passion. To commemorate his 100th birthday, Hi-Tech Automotive, a leading manufacturer of licensed replica cars, has announced a new project that pays…
Hildred Capital acquires Hello Bello, a premium baby and family care brand
Hildred Capital Management, a private equity firm that focuses on healthcare, has acquired Hello Bello, a brand that offers high-quality and affordable baby and family care products. The deal will strengthen Hello Bello’s financial and operational capabilities, as well as its distribution network, both online and in top retailers across the US. Hello Bello will…
How Turkish Airlines Will Boost Australia’s Travel Options to Europe
MELBOURNE: The Australian government has agreed to let Turkish Airlines fly more frequently to Australia, opening up more travel options to Europe for Australians. The Transport Minister, Catherine King, approved the deal before Christmas, which could lower the prices of flights to the Middle East and South-East Asia from 2024. Turkish Airlines was supposed to…
SimSpace raises $45M to scale up its cyber training platform
SimSpace, a startup that provides realistic cyber simulations for security teams, has secured $45 million in a funding round led by L2 Point Management. The company, which was bootstrapped until 2021, has now raised a total of $70 million. The investment comes as SimSpace is on track to reach its $50 million annual recurring revenue…
Apiiro and Wiz partner to deliver code-to-cloud application security
Apiiro, a leading ASPM platform, has announced its partnership with Wiz, a leading CNAPP provider, to join the WIN platform. This will enable mutual customers to leverage Apiiro’s deep code context and Wiz’s cloud context for better security finding correlation, prioritization, and remediation. The partnership will also allow customers to: The integration of Wiz and…
LTIMindtree and Microsoft join forces to launch AI-powered employee engagement apps
LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to launch a new suite of AI-powered employee engagement applications. The applications, part of LTIMindtree’s Canvas.AI platform, will leverage Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Search to provide a range of AI-led capabilities, such as content summarization, knowledge…
Quectel and Syrma SGS join hands to manufacture IoT modules in India
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced a collaboration with Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, a leading electronic manufacturing services provider, to manufacture a range of IoT modules in India. The partnership aligns with the Make in India initiative, which aims to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. The collaboration…
JSX to buy 332 hybrid-electric planes for regional air service
JSX, the world’s only 5-star premium regional air carrier, has announced its plan to buy up to 332 hybrid-electric planes from three different manufacturers, aiming to lead the way in sustainable and accessible regional air travel. The company has signed Letters of Intent to acquire up to 82 Electra eSTOLs, 150 Aura Aero Eras, and…
Who are world’s richest women in 2023?
According to Forbes, the world’s richest women in 2023 are: Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the L’Oréal heiress, with a net worth of $80.5 billion. Julia Koch, the widow of David Koch, who inherited a 42% stake in Koch Industries, with a net worth of $59 billion. Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, with…
Who are the world’s richest men in 2023?
According to Forbes’ 37th annual billionaires list, released on April 4, 2023, the world’s richest man in 2023 is Bernard Arnault, the head of luxury goods giant LVMH, with an estimated fortune of $211 billion. He is followed by Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, with $180 billion. The third spot goes to…
U Bank and Bank Alfalah join hands to boost microfinance in Pakistan
KARACHI: In a bid to strengthen the microfinance sector in Pakistan and promote financial inclusion, U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) and Bank Alfalah Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on a short-term financing facility of PKR 10 billion. The facility will enable U Bank to expand its outreach and offer a range…