BUSINESS

China's economy grew just 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025 — its slowest pace in a year — as exports offset weak consumer spending and a deepening property crisis. Leaders in Beijing are meeting this week to plan a new five-year strategy amid pressure from U.S. tariffs and falling domestic demand.

Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an "undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate".

The Lite Travel Pack 30L is a lightweight, durable backpack packed with smart organisation features, making it perfect for Aussie travellers, weekend getaways, and tech-savvy nomads.

Founded by Managing Director Kris Lewin, the company has built a reputation on a simple but powerful idea: bringing physical and electronic security under one roof.

The story of WageSafe begins with Mark Jenkins, a data analytics veteran who spent over 20 years building Resurg Group before recognizing an issue in Australia's employment compliance sector.

In the gilded world of finance, it's usually who you know, not how well you trade. FundedX is betting on the opposite. FundedX was founded by Adrian Mudronja, with operations now led by CEO Seamus Synnott, who sounds more like a coach than a corporate boss.

When Jonathan Shen and Chris Hwang first started experimenting with handmade snacks out of a tiny DIY pop-up booth in Singapore, they never imagined one of their biggest wins would come years later, in the form of a nationwide rollout in Australia across 650 Woolworths and Metro stores.

Homesafe Wealth Release® provides Australian retirees with a secure way to unlock home equity—no debt, no interest, and lifetime occupancy guaranteed.

Shapewear has long been shadowed by misconceptions—most notably, that it's uncomfortable, restrictive, and only for special occasions. However, these shapewear myths are being confidently challenged by brands like Shapermint, which are redefining what shaping essentials can be.

When Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared in June 2025 that the company had forged five new central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships in just Q2, it marked a defining moment. Suddenly, XRP, often seen as a speculative altcoin, was at the center of a global fintech revolution.

When investors become more experienced, refining the asset mix and expanding into new markets ensures sustained performance and flexibility.

What sets Malherbe apart is a philosophy that is not expected from anyone in sales. He created the "Empathy Beats Selling" method, which flips traditional sales tactics.

As Australia's wellness market grows, the International Institute for Complementary Therapists is bringing structure and credibility to an industry traditionally overlooked by regulators and insurers.

At most business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, success is tallied in spreadsheets. Quicker response times, more calls answered, leaner staffing models. But at Logix BPO, Anthony Godley approached the equation from a different direction—one that emphasized empathy over metrics.

Perth's skyline is getting a new star as Nitesh Jha reimagines every homeowner's buying journey. As the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Perth Home Brokers, Jha has made it his mission to simplify the process for first buyers.

An interview with George Dimov, the CPA building a nationally trusted firm for tech professionals, global earners, and remote entrepreneurs.

Investability helps Australian companies connect with investors using smart IR strategies, AI tools, and global expansion to fuel growth and capital access.

Britain's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, covering the period before business tax hikes and US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz took effect.

Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties that include sluggish spending and threatened trade.

Major stock markets diverged and the dollar slid Wednesday as euphoria over easing US-China trade tensions petered out.

The French interior minister said Wednesday he will meet with cryptocurrency professionals to discuss how to prevent future kidnappings for ransom following several such high-profile cases in France.

Nutifood and ViPlus Dairy's new joint venture, GippsNature, marks Vietnam's first globally co-founded premium milk brand.

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a $7.8 billion annual net profit, its first in the black for four years.

Japan's Nissan posted an annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while saying it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.

Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials slashed tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, fuelling hopes the two sides will pull back from a standoff that has rattled global markets.

Wei Wang's story is a portrait of a woman who has navigated capital markets, cultural taboos, and personal disappointment to arrive at a vision of entrepreneurship grounded in ethics.

In a business world obsessed with competition, EO leads the path to building a global network of entrepreneurs where the real currency is trust, and the real value is peer-to-peer collaboration.

Stock markets and the dollar rose Thursday as US President Donald Trump touted plans to unveil a "major trade deal" with Britain, boosting hopes for other countries' tariff negotiations.