Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green over US shutdown ending hopes; HSI climbs over 160 points, Nikkei nears 1% gain

Asian equities climbed on Monday, supported by optimism that a US government shutdown may be avoided and recovering from last week’s concerns over AI valuations.Hong Kong’s HSI climbed to 26,409, up 167 points or 0.64%. Kospi traded up 112 points or 2.8%, reaching 4,065. In Japan, Nikkei gained 490 points or 0.98% to stand at…

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US brand Jimmy John’s in India soon? Haldiram in talks with Inspire Brands; aims to compete with Subway, Tim Hortons

American sandwich chain Jimmy John’s might soon enter India!Haldiram Group, one of the country’s top ethnic food services company, is planning to expand into western-style quick service restaurants (QSR). The restaurant chain is in talks with US-based Inspire Brands for an exclusive franchise deal to launch the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s in India, sources close…

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Trump admin tightens noose! USCIS issues requests for evidence demanding $100,000 H-1B fee; here’s what it means for Indians

When immigration officials determine insufficient documentation exists to approve an application, the USCIS issues a request for evidence. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration is tightening its noose, cracking down and seeking evidence of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has started sending requests for evidence seeking the $100,000…

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Bill Gates’ two key lessons for students: Microsoft founder reflects on what shapes success; parallels Warren Buffet’s beliefs

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has advice to offer to students which included looking beyond academic performance, saying that grades alone do not determine success. Healso urged young people to build meaningful relationships and recognise the diverse abilities of others, calling these qualities essential for both professional and personal growth.In a 2018 Instagram post, Gates shared…

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‘Relieved from services’: Britannia CEO Varun Berry steps down; Rakshit Hargave to take over from December 15

NEW DELHI: Britannia Industries Ltd announced on Monday that Varun Berry has resigned from his positions as executive vice-chairman, managing director and chief executive officer after leading the company through ten years of expansion and growth.Berry submitted his resignation on November 6, 2025, which the company’s board acknowledged and accepted during their meeting on November…

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