A Brazilian at the global helm of Coca-Cola: Henrique Braun to become CEO in 2026
The Coca-Cola Company has announced one of the most significant leadership changes in its recent history: Brazilian executive Henrique Braun has been chosen as the company’s next global CEO, officially taking on the role from 31 March 2026. The appointment represents not only an important internal transition, but also a symbolic milestone in the global […]
Streaming Wars: Paramount launches US$108.4bn bid for Warner — what this means for the industry
Image from Pexels Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile all-cash bid of US$108.4 billion to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, in response to the deal Netflix had agreed to pursue for the company just days earlier. Paramount’s offer of US$30 per share covers all of Warner’s divisions — studios, streaming and linear cable channels — in […]
Luana Lopes Lara: from Brazilian ballerina to the world’s youngest self-made billionaire
At just 29, Brazilian entrepreneur Luana Lopes Lara has reached a rare milestone in global business: she has officially become the youngest self-made billionaire in the world, after the startup she co-founded — Kalshi — achieved a valuation of US$11 billion. Kalshi is a prediction-markets platform that allows users to legally bet — via contracts […]
Apple and Issey Miyake launch “iPhone Pocket” — the accessory that blends fashion, function and Steve Jobs’ legacy
Apple has surprised the market by unveiling the iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knit belt bag created in collaboration with the Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake. The piece expands the Apple ecosystem beyond the device itself, turning the iPhone into a style accessory with added functionality. The retail price starts at US$149.95 for the short-strap version and […]
France inspects 200,000 SHEIN parcels and demands removal of illegal products to avoid suspension
The online fast-fashion platform SHEIN is facing an unprecedented crisis in France after authorities discovered listings for child-like sex dolls and Category A weapons on its marketplace. This led the French government to open a formal process to suspend the website in the country unless the products are removed and its control practices are reviewed […]
Portugal on Alert: Online Shopping Complaints Surge by 64% in 2025
Image From Pexels Portugal’s online retail sector is experiencing a paradoxical moment: booming growth coupled with a record number of consumer complaints. Between January and 19 October 2025, a total of 36,940 complaints were registered regarding online purchases — a 64% increase compared with the same period in 2024, when the total stood at 22,523. […]
Nvidia makes history: first company in the world to reach US$ 5 trillion
Image from Heute.at On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, Nvidia made history: it became the first company in the world to surpass a market capitalisation of US$ 5 trillion. This achievement is not merely symbolic — it represents, above all, the new axis of value in the global economy: artificial intelligence (AI). Let’s explore the factors […]
Amazon to cut 160,000 jobs by 2027 amid rise of AI and automation
Image from James Duncan Davidson Elon Musk’s recent statement about “the end of jobs as we know them” has reignited a global debate on the role of artificial intelligence in the economy and in everyday life.The provocation came after the billionaire responded, on platform X, to a post referencing an internal Amazon report suggesting plans […]
Trump Raises H-1B Visa Cost to $100,000: Billion-Dollar Impact on Global Business
Image from Bloomberg/Getty Images US President Donald Trump Signs Proclamation Raising H-1B Visa Costs to $100,000: Structural Shifts Ahead for Global Talent and Business In mid-September 2025, United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that drastically changes the costs of the H-1B visa programme, used by skilled foreign workers. From 21 September, companies applying […]
Apple Unveils the iPhone 17: A New Milestone in Technological Luxury
Image from Apple On Tuesday, 9 September 2025, Apple officially unveiled its new iPhone 17 line-up, including the Standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the brand-new iPhone Air — celebrated as the slimmest model in Apple’s history, at just 5.6 mm thick. Key upgrades include the A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, a 120 Hz refresh rate […]