Qantas “Flight to Nowhere” Sells Out in 10 Minutes
The Australian airline’s unique lockdown-friendly travel opportunity was an immediate hit with customers.
Browsing Category
CEO News
Warren Buffett-Backed Snowflake Nets Largest Software IPO Ever
The firm’s debut on the public market also marks the biggest US IPO of 2020.
Facebook to Launch New Climate Change Hub
The move comes in response to mounting calls for the platform to tackle climate misinformation, but will not change Facebook’s broader policies.
Microsoft’s TikTok Bid Rejected, Clearing Way for Oracle
At the eleventh hour, ByteDance turned down Microsoft’s offer to buy the platform, leaving the way open for a deal with Oracle.
Apple’s Floating Store Opens in Singapore
The firs of its kind, Apple’s third retail location in Singapore is entirely surrounded by the water of Marina Bay.
Rio Tinto CEO Resigns Over Destruction of Juukan Gorge
The blasting of the sacred Aboriginal site drew international outrage and a push for accountability from company heads.
AstraZeneca CEO Claims 2020 Vaccine Possible Despite Setbacks
Pascal Soriot sought to allay fears that a suspension of late-stage trials would mean a delay in COVID-19 vaccine production.
Silver Lake Invests $1 Billion in Ambani’s Reliance Retail
The investment comes months after Reliance’s launch of JioMart, aimed at tapping into India’s $825 billion retail market.
IPO Briefly Makes Bottled Water Entrepreneur China’s Richest Man
A record flotation saw Zhong Shanshan’s personal wealth elevated above that of Jack Ma, if only for a few hours.
Volkswagen Not Seeking a Deal With Tesla, Says Diess
The VW CEO poured cold water on speculation of a partnership after meeting with Elon Musk in Germany.