Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Who is the CEO of the Security Platform Drata?
There are so many businesses out there. Each one has a role to play in the business industry. One such niche is security. This is a vital and important area of business. Whatever you are tasked with guarding, many people are relying on you to not screw it up. Thankfully, there are businesses that create…
Read MoreOil prices slip as robust supply outweighs Fed cut
[HOUSTON] Oil prices dropped on Friday (Sep 19) as worries about large supplies and declining demand outweighed expectations that the year’s first interest-rate cut by the US Federal Reserve would trigger more consumption. Brent crude futures settled at US$66.68 a barrel, down US$0.76 or 1.1 per cent. US West Texas Intermediate futures finished at US$62.68,…
Read MoreWhy Finding Your Tribe Is Essential for Personal Growth
At twenty-one, I faced a devastating medical prognosis. The doctor entered my hospital room, looked me in the eye, and delivered the crushing news: “You’ll probably never walk without a stick. And climbing? Be realistic—you’ll never climb again.” Those words shattered me. Not just because I loved climbing, but because of something much deeper that…
Read MoreIndia’s gaming fans eye illegal sites after gambling ban
[MUMBAI] India’s ban on online gambling has shuttered a billion-dollar industry serving hundreds of millions of people and torpedoed the sponsorship of the national cricket team. But players say those determined to bet will find a way to access overseas and unregulated websites while fans of fantasy sport apps can still play, although for prizes…
Read MoreEurope: Stoxx 600 hits one-week low as banks, insurers slide ahead of Fed decision
EUROPEAN shares fell more than 1 per cent at close on Tuesday, weighed down by rate-sensitive sectors, as investors turned cautious in the run-up to the US Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated monetary policy verdict on Wednesday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed down 1.14 per cent to 550.79 – a one-week low – with financials, banks…
Read MoreGrowing Pains: The Hidden Phases of Business Evolution
Building a company from the ground up is an exhilarating journey filled with unexpected challenges. At Hawke Media, we grew to 250 people in under ten years, and this rapid growth taught me something crucial about business evolution that isn’t discussed enough. Every time your headcount doubles, your entire organization transforms. This isn’t just a…
Read MoreApac family offices responded most vigorously to tariff turmoil globally: report
[SINGAPORE] Family offices in the Asia-Pacific region responded more vigorously to tariff turmoils than their counterparts elsewhere, a report has found. In the market turmoil following the US’ tariff announcement in April, Apac families led the way in allocating to perceived defensive asset classes, geographies and sectors, said Citi in its 2025 Global Family Office…
Read MoreIndonesia weighs new central bank mandate; rupiah weakens
INDONESIAN lawmakers are weighing changes at the central bank that include a broader mandate and a lower bar for removing senior officials, heightening investor concerns about the monetary authority’s independence. The move sparked a slump in bonds and the rupiah and comes just days after the government revamped a “burden-sharing” arrangement with the central bank…
Read MoreAustralia says social media ban will not age test all users
AUSTRALIA will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said on Tuesday. But platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are expected to take “reasonable steps” to stop children from accessing the apps, it said. Australia has been a leader in…
Read MoreUS looks to boost strategic uranium reserve for nuclear power
[NEW YORK] The Trump administration’s top energy official said that the US should look to boost its strategic uranium reserve to buffer against Russian supplies and increase confidence in the long-term prospects of nuclear power generation. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright comments underscore the Trump administration’s plans to promote nuclear energy as the demand for…
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