OneCFO bags US$500K to automate financial management for Philippine SMEs

Fifteen emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense, and the United Nations were found buried in shallow graves in the Gaza Strip, with UN officials attributing their deaths to Israeli forces during rescue operations. Israel's military did not directly address the incident but assisted in the retrieval of the bodies, which were discovered near damaged vehicles. The deaths of these workers, totaling 408 since the conflict began, were condemned by UNRWA...

Lulu Raghavan, President of APACLandorIndia, has risen through the ranks at Landor over 23 years to become the first female and first person of Indian origin in her role. Under her leadership, the India operations have seen double-digit growth in revenue and profit, with Landor being among the top-three highest-performing companies at WPP India in 2023. Raghavan's focus on building a strong regional leadership team and promoting diversity and inclusion has resulted in employee engagement...

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement of public funds in a fake jobs scam at the EU parliament, potentially damaging her 2027 presidential aspirations. The judge has yet to announce a sentence, with prosecutors seeking a five-year jail term and a five-year ban on holding public office for Le Pen. More updates on this case are expected to follow. Full Article

BW LPG has agreed to sell two vessels, BW Pampero and BW Chinook, to the BW LPG India joint venture for around $75m each, as part of their expansion and fleet renewal strategy in the Indian market. The delivery of these 2015-built vessels is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025. BW LPG India, established in 2017 as a joint venture between BW LPG Limited and Global United Shipping, owns India's largest fleet of very...

The Chinese government's veto of CK Hutchison Holding's port sales in Hong Kong has increased geopolitical risks for businesses in the city, potentially forcing companies to choose between the US and China amid strained ties. The move imperils Hong Kong's role as a bridge between China and the world, with potential repercussions for foreign and mainland Chinese businesses. Beijing's interference in the deal may signal a shift in how freely business transactions can occur without...

The United Nations food agency avoided drastic food aid cuts for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by maintaining monthly rations at $12 for those in Cox’s Bazar and $13 for those on Bhashan Char island. The U.S. announced $73 million in new funding through the WFP to support over 1 million Rohingya refugees, preventing a humanitarian crisis but highlighting ongoing needs for continued support. Human rights advocates expressed concerns about the refugees' plight, emphasizing the importance...