Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community. The US has taken a stake in Intel chipmaker as part of a push to secure domestic production and reduce reliance on China. The acquisition is the most significant intervention in private business since the 2008 financial crisis. SupportersRead More →
US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online. Cracker Barrel, the US restaurant chain known for its southern-style cuisine, has abandoned a controversial rebrand following a backlash stoked by prominent right-wing figures including Donald Trump. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain said on Tuesday that it would bring backRead More →
Maputo, Mozambique – Down the main aisle of a bustling conference pavilion in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, Lucia Matimele stands surrounded by lush green leaves, peppers on the stalk, and bunches of ripe bananas. “We have land, we have water, we have farmers!” she enthuses. “What we need is investment.” MatimeleRead More →
London, United Kingdom – Hundreds of business leaders in the United Kingdom – including a former adviser to the king and a sustainability consultant descended from Holocaust survivors – are calling on the government to take action against Israel as the crisis in Gaza worsens. As of Thursday morning, 762Read More →
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email The global energy transition is at a critical juncture, shaped by shifting trade flows, energy security concerns and policy uncertainty. CNBC’s JP Ong brings together two panels of green business leaders and changemakers to unpack the realitiesRead More →
Does the latest United States consumer price index (CPI) report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you listen to or what your social media algorithms surface. Some say the numbers show President Donald Trump’s success. OthersRead More →
Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., departs following a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Alex Wroblewski | Bloomberg | Getty Images Don’t mix business with pleasure — or the music of the spheres might eject you from the skiesRead More →
US President Donald Trump said last week that Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan was ‘highly conflicted’ because of his ties to Chinese firms. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is due to visit the White House after United States President Donald Trump last week called for his removal. The executive of the techRead More →
Singapore – As Singapore’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations draw to a close on Saturday night, a huge fireworks display will illuminate the city’s extraordinary skyline. The numerous skyscrapers and futuristic buildings stand as a tribute to the country’s remarkable development after separating from Malaysia in 1965. This tiny Southeast Asian state,Read More →
Italy has approved a $15.5bn suspension bridge which will connect the mainland to the island of Sicily. Italy has given final approval to a long-delayed plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the mainland to Sicily in a project worth €13.5bn ($15.5bn). Transport Minister Matteo Salvini hailed theRead More →
