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Japan Targets $2.3 Trillion in Public and Private Investment by 2040

Japan Targets $2.3 Trillion in Public and Private Investment by 2040

Japan is reportedly preparing a new growth strategy targeting about $2.3 trillion in public and private investment by 2040. The plan will focus on strategic sectors including AI, semiconductor chips and space development, according to the Nikkei.

By Shivangi
Ambani’s Jio Platforms Files for $3.8B IPO, Eyeing India’s Biggest Listing
Asia

Ambani’s Jio Platforms Files for $3.8B IPO, Eyeing India’s Biggest Listing

Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms has filed for a Mumbai IPO that could raise $3.8 billion and value the business at $131 billion. The firm intends to utilize much of the proceeds from the IPOs to pay off debt and support investments in 5G, broadband, AI and cloud services.

By Shivangi
China Approves $110B Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery Merger
Asia

China Approves $110B Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery Merger

Chinese regulators have cleared Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This approval follows the approvals from United States, Australia, Germany, France and Saudi Arabia. The European Union has not yet decided on the merger, one of the largest media industry deals in years.

By Shivangi
AvePoint Plans $100M Acquisitions to Reach $1B Goal
Asia

AvePoint Plans $100M Acquisitions to Reach $1B Goal

And AvePoint CEO TJ Jiang tells me the data management company is targeting acquisitions of as much as $100 million apiece as it moves toward $1 billion in annual recurring revenue by 2029. AvePoint ended 2025 with $419.5 million in total revenue (+27%) and had $430 million in cash after six smaller transactions. It’s growing off the back of increasing corporate demand for data governance tools required before AI assets can be unleashed. AvePoint is also listed on the Singapore Exchange, where it is the largest software company by market capitalization.

By Shivangi
Asia

China Reveals Plan to Challenge US Dollar Dominance

China is taking advantage of a time of global economic recalibration to push the renminbi as a legitimate competitor to the US dollar. As the dollar sinks to four-year lows and gold prices soar, President Xi Jinping has unveiled a strategic vision to turn China’s currency into a world reserve currency. Though the dollar still dominates world trade, Beijing is capitalising on increasing international frustration with American trade tariffs and sanctions. From new trade agreements to streamlined systems for bank payments, China is pushing ahead with work that could change global finance.

By Shivangi
Asia

Modi Ally Calls For Social Media Ban For Indian Teens

Modi ally L.S.K. Devarayalu proposes a bill banning under-16s from social media in India, the world's top market for Meta/Alphabet, to curb addiction and data exploitation. A lawmaker allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stirred debate by pushing for…

By aman
Asia

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on Nintendo

Tomodachi Life Nintendo game returns as "Living the Dream" on Switch, launching April 16, 2026, with expanded Mii options including non-binary choices in this quirky life sim.​​ Nintendo has officially brought back its long-running life simulation series with Tomodachi Life:…

By aman
Asia

Trump Warns UK: Business Deals With China “Very Dangerous

It’s ‘very dangerous’ for UK to get more commercial links with China US President Donald Trump has warned it is “very dangerous” for the UK to increase business ties with China, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer remains in Beijing. The comments come after a spate of new deals on trade, visas and investment were unveiled following discussions with President Xi Jinping. Washington was informed ahead of time about the visit, Downing Street said. Business groups welcomed the move, but opposition MPs condemned it, underscoring the increasing pressure on Britain to juggle its relations with China and the US.

By Shivangi

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China Approves $110B Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery Merger
ASIA

China Approves $110B Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery Merger

Chinese regulators have cleared Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This approval follows the approvals from United States, Australia, Germany, France and Saudi Arabia. The European Union has not yet decided on the merger, one of the largest media industry deals in years.

By Shivangi