RFK Jr. Walks a Tightrope on Trump Deal for Obesity Drugs
The weight loss medicines are proving to be a test case for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, in straddling divisions between his supporters and the president. Source link
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Hiring momentum: India Inc steps up recruitment in 2025; big firms drive gains as demand picks up
Hiring activity across India’s private sector improved marginally in the first 10 months of 2025, supported by stronger demand, healthier order books and a steady revival in business sentiment. An ET analysis of HSBC and S&P Global Market Intelligence data shows that the jobs component of the seasonally adjusted HSBC India PMI rose to 53.8…
Conservative Media Picks an Epstein Story Line and Sticks to It
Right-wing outlets have focused on a single redacted name in the 23,000 pages of correspondence related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released on Wednesday. Source link
IPO boom: Large IPOs hit 17x subscription on strong liquidity; what it means for investors
Large public issues, usually known for testing investor appetite, have emerged as the standout theme of India’s 2025 primary market. Contrary to earlier cycles where big IPOs struggled to draw heavy bids, this year has seen large issues attract some of their strongest-ever subscriptions, supported by abundant institutional liquidity and sharper investor selectivity.According to an…
Chinese retail sales: Slowest growth recorded since August 2024; external instability, domestic pressures & more concerns weigh
China’s consumer spending lost further momentum in October, with official figures showing the weakest pace of retail growth in more than a year.The numbers, released on Friday highlight the difficulty authorities are facing as they try to lift confidence among households still reluctant to spend.According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), retail sales were…
US-South Korea tariff deal: Reduced duties, nuclear submarines, shipbuilding and more – What’s in the new agreement?
South Korea and the US have reached an agreement, covering areas such as nuclear power, tariff concerns, AI and more.South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday announced that the two nations have finalised a joint face sheet agreement on trade and security issues. The deal with bring down US import duties on South Korean…
‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution
Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively. Source link
India’s FTA push: Negotiations with EU, US, Oman, New Zealand, & more ongoing; ‘many more wanting us to start,’ says Goyal
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday outlined India’s ongoing plan to expand its free trade agreement network, saying that discussions are underway with the US, the European Union, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile.Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit 2025, Goyal also highlighted the scope for infrastructure collaboration, stating that the India Trade…
An Escape From India’s Air Pollution for Those Who Can Afford It
Companies are offering much-needed, but expensive, air purification systems to shelter from the smog in one of the world’s most polluted cities. Source link
ED summons: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani offers to appear ‘virtually’; probe on under FEMA
Anil Ambani is the Reliance Group chairman. Anil Ambani has responded to the Enforcement Directorate‘s summons by requesting to appear via “virtual means” for the Friday meeting. Anil Ambani is the Reliance Group chairman.The 66-year-old business leader’s spokesperson released a statement indicating that Ambani has written to the agency, pledging “full cooperation” in the ongoing…