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UAE and Singapore move to CEPA talks on $6.5bn of trade, up 25%

The UAE and Singapore have agreed to negotiate a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, add an energy taskforce with ADNOC and welcome Temasek to Abu Dhabi. The Gulf-Asia corridor is moving from goodwill to legal text.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Tata Motors posts 42% volume jump as its €3.9bn Iveco bid nears close

India's largest truck maker sold 135,114 commercial vehicles in the September quarter and swung back to profit. Within a week it expects to own Iveco, and with it a European brand that it must now learn to run.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

FII10 slips to 2027: what Riyadh's delay means for CEOs and boards

Saudi Arabia's flagship investor summit will not meet next week. After a run of deadly strikes on Riyadh's main airport, the "Davos in the Desert" has moved to 2027, and the question for leaders is no longer whether to fly in, but how to keep deals moving without the room.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

China's 4.5% growth runs on exports, and Asia's boards will feel it

China's economy picked up speed in the third quarter, but almost all of the lift came from goods leaving the country. At home, investment is shrinking and shoppers are barely spending, which means more Chinese output is heading for markets in India, the Gulf and the rest of Asia.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

India's $476bn half-year: electronics and the US outrun the Gulf shock

India's total exports grew 10.99% in September, despite a renewed conflict in West Asia that pushed up crude prices. Electronics and the American market did the heavy lifting, while a services surplus of $102.71bn covered more than half of a widening goods deficit.

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Vedanta doubles Gamsberg, and Ramaphosa now wants a zinc smelter

President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the second phase of Vedanta's Gamsberg zinc mine on 16 October. The roughly $600m expansion doubles ore capacity at a remote Northern Cape pit, and puts a refinery decision on the table.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World has promoted the finance chief of its Asia Pacific business to run it. The timing matters: the group's home port is handling far fewer boxes, and Asia is where its growth now comes from.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

The Gulf's C-suite churn

A busy third quarter put new chief executives and chairs in charge of some of the Gulf's most important state-linked companies and regulators. Many of the moves ended long interim periods.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

The AI trade economy: chips and servers now carry almost half of world trade growth

The World Trade Organization has doubled its 2026 goods-trade forecast, and the reason is artificial intelligence. Semiconductors, servers and other AI-enabling goods made up 47% of merchandise trade growth in the first half of the year.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

The AI adoption gap: what the World Bank's new numbers say about emerging markets

Emerging Asia makes much of the world's AI hardware. Its firms and workers use far less of the technology than their counterparts in advanced economies, and new World Bank data show how wide that gap is.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

The 'alternative Nobel' goes to an AI accountability pioneer

The 2026 Right Livelihood Award has honoured AI researcher Timnit Gebru for challenging concentrated power in artificial intelligence. For boards deploying AI, the message is that accountability is no longer a niche concern: it is now recognised alongside human rights work.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

Navi Pillay and leadership through institutions

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize honours a jurist who spent six decades building rules that outlast the people who wrote them. Her career is a study in a kind of leadership business rarely celebrates: making institutions work.

By WCRC Leaders Editorial Desk

VaaaN Infra: Architect of the Intelligent Road, Crowned a World Leading Brand

An independent evaluation by the World Centre for Research and Consulting (WCRC) confirms what the market has witnessed: VaaaN Infra’s fusion of scale, innovation, and integrity defines the blueprint for a World’s Leading Brand in 2026.

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From Family Business to Global Benchmark: How Abhinav Batra’s Strategic Foresight is Electrifying the Cable Industry

Honoured as a World’s Leading Leader 2025 at the Global FutureMakers Summit in London, the CEO of Batra Henlay Cables exemplifies leadership built on innovation, resilience, and sustainable value creation. Abhinav Batra …

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Fenesta: Opening Doors to Innovation, Sealing Trust with Every Window

A story of integrity, customisation, and technological evolution in the world of windows and doors. A New Dawn in Fenestration In 2002, when India’s home design market was still dominated by rudimentary, handcrafted wooden windows and substandard metal frames, a bold new na

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Innovative Leadership in the Arts: Visionaries Redefining Cultural Frontiers

In an era where art intersects with technology, community, and activism, a new cadre of leaders is transforming the cultural landscape. From curators and museum directors to art entrepreneurs, these visionaries are challenging traditional paradigms and setting new standards in cu

Leading the Future: Global Transformational Leader Dr. Rajanya Ravasia Redefines Real Estate-Led Wealth Management

Dr. Rajanya Ravasia stands as a beacon of innovation and ethical leadership in today’s dynamic world of wealth management. As the Founder and Director of Adventum Wealth , his journey from humble beginnings in India to b…

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Susanne Gervay: Championing Children's Literature and Social Justice

In the vibrant world of children's and young adult literature, few figures shine as brightly as Susanne Gervay. A prolific author, passionate advocate, and tireless champion for literacy and social justice, Gervay has le…

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Rise and Legacy of Sunil Bharti Mittal: An Editorial Deep Dive into the Visionary Telecom Tycoon

In the annals of Indian business history, few names resonate as profoundly as Sunil Bharti Mittal, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed the telecommunications landscape in India and beyond. Born into a modest family in Ludhiana, Punjab, Mittal’s journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most influential business leaders of our time is […]

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Temi Marcella: World's Best Emerging Leader 2024

In the dynamic world of finance, where visionaries shape the future, one name stands out as a beacon of excellence –Selected as WCRC Intelligence World's Best Emerging Leader, Temi Marcella Founding Partner. As the co-founder and …

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Elevating Travel Experiences: The DreamFolks Journey

In the bustling landscape of the aviation industry, a visionary idea took flight in 2013. Selected as World's Best Emerging Brand by WCRC Intelligence, DreamFolks Services Ltd., an Indian airport service aggregator, was born. Headquartered in Gurugram, this pioneering company set out to re

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Sakshath Technologies: Empowering Businesses with Innovative IT Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, companies strive to harness the power of digital transformation to gain a competitive edge. At the forefront of this pursuit stands Sakshath Technologies (World's Best Emerging Brand by WCRC Intelligence), a pioneering IT solutions provider tha

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Pioneering Accessible Healthcare: The LifeCare Hospitals Journey

LifeCare Hospitals, a pioneering multi-specialty hospital network, has embarked on an ambitious mission to revolutionize healthcare accessibility across Africa. Founded in 2017 by the visionary entrepreneur Jayesh Saini and his wife Dr. Shalya Saini, this trailblazing organizatio

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The Triumphant Journey of Jake Shamjhu: From Humble Beginnings to Entrepreneurial Excellence

A Beacon of Inspiration Selected as WCRC Intelligence World's Leading Leader, Jake Shamjhu's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial excellence serves as a testament to the power of resilience, determination, …

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