On this day in 2018: Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, died at age 91
Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, was one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the twentieth century. From modest beginnings ...
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Month: January 2026
From Dakar to the digital world: a Senegalese success story takes shape
In a modest office in Dakar, a small Senegalese company began its journey with little more than a laptop, a ...
Philippines accelerates financial development amid growth, reform and digitalisation
The Philippines continues to strengthen its financial development, supported by resilient economic growth, structural reforms, and rapid adoption of digital ...
America divided as ICE violence and mass protests expose political fault lines
The political divide in the United States has deepened sharply as the Trump administration faces escalating criticism over immigration enforcement, ...
Indian markets closed for Republic Day as Asia trades without key driver
Indian equity markets remained closed on Monday in observance of Republic Day, temporarily removing one of Asia’s largest trading hubs ...
Hong Kong equities open lower as risk appetite stays muted
Hong Kong’s equity market opened slightly lower on Monday, reflecting subdued risk appetite and ongoing caution toward regional growth prospects. ...
China markets open slightly higher amid selective buying
Chinese equity markets opened marginally higher on Monday, supported by selective buying in large-cap stocks despite a cautious regional backdrop. ...
Japan stocks open lower as stronger yen pressures exporters
Japanese equities opened lower on Monday, as renewed strength in the yen weighed heavily on exporter sentiment and capped early ...
Asian markets open mixed as investors assess currency and policy signals
Asian equity markets opened the new week on a mixed footing on Monday, as investors weighed currency movements, global policy ...
On this day in 1905: World’s largest diamond discovered in South Africa
In January 1905, the world’s largest gem-quality diamond was discovered in South Africa, an event that reshaped the global diamond ...