Globalisation stories
Local firms will gain access to more than 650 million overseas company records for trade, credit and supply-chain checks from 9 September.
The latest additions give merchants faster fulfilment in France and Germany as Cainiao expands its European network to seven new sites since April.
The move comes as payments firms face rising demand for secure infrastructure and simpler transaction networks across multiple markets.
The third-party software support provider is broadening its leadership bench as it pushes for faster global growth and tighter delivery control.
Rising overseas sales and profit have lifted the home appliance maker to No. 231 on the Fortune Global 500, its best showing yet.
Cvent users can now add live translation, captions and interpreters for events without leaving the platform, easing multilingual planning worldwide.
Investor scrutiny is set to intensify as the satellite IoT group readies a new funding round and pushes for growth overseas.
Despite strong interest in overseas recruitment, almost all surveyed finance chiefs said non-compliance had already cost their firms money.
The deal should simplify multinational cybersecurity procurement for partners by replacing separate local arrangements with a single distribution relationship.
The change comes as business schools face mounting pressure from rapid technological shifts and tougher global competition for students and staff.
Half of firms may be losing up to 20% on international transfers, with fragmented provider setups driving extra fees and slower settlement.
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
Bias in AI is becoming a business risk as researchers warn English-language models still miss cultural nuance in non-Western markets.
Higher first-half earnings and a lower combined ratio are underpinning a broader push to grow HDI Global's US large-corporate business.
Affluent Uruguayan investors can now access global markets through a single app, as IOL Privé combines advice, planning and trading.
Growing demand for live AI translation has pushed the software group up 1,186 places on the Inc. 5000 after 668% revenue growth.
New Zealand exporters and online sellers could cut manual bookkeeping as transaction data and bills move automatically between the two platforms.
Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.
Delays of up to a week are leaving many Japanese firms exposed as yen swings and higher rates have already hit profits, a survey found.
