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Australia’s flag carrier Qantas Group has announced its intention to divest its 33.32 per cent minority stake in Jetstar Japan, marking a strategic repositioning of its international business and a transition to a fully Japanese-led ownership structure for the low-cost carrier. The announcement follows a preliminary agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL) and outlines a phased transfer of ownership ahead of a full rebrand and operational evolution. A New Era for Jetstar Japan Jetstar Japan was established in 2011 as a joint venture between Qantas, Japan Airlines and Tokyo Century, with Qantas holding roughly one-third of the airline. Under the proposed…
A major international research effort exploring the ocean floor’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) — a vast swathe of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii — has delivered both astonishing discoveries and stark warnings about the environmental costs of deep-sea mining. The year-long study not only documented the impacts of mining-type equipment on seafloor life but also uncovered hundreds of previously unknown species, highlighting the incredible biodiversity hidden thousands of metres below the surface. The findings, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, emerged from a five-year project involving marine biologists from multiple countries, who spent more than 160 days at sea…
A new study from RS Group reveals a concerning disconnect in UK manufacturing: while executives overwhelmingly recognise the importance of innovation, many are not turning that belief into strategic action. The research — based on a survey of industry decision-makers — finds UK manufacturers are confident about innovation but struggle to operationalise it, a gap that could undermine competitiveness both domestically and against European rivals. A Strong Belief in Innovation — But Limited Strategic Execution Across the UK manufacturing sector, 100 % of senior leaders surveyed agree innovation is vital for competitiveness. But when it comes to execution, the picture…
The European Commission has announced a significant €650 million investment package to strengthen the continent’s energy infrastructure, with funding directed toward strategic cross-border electricity and hydrogen projects that will enhance energy security, resilience and the integration of renewable sources across the European Union. This allocation comes from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), a long-standing funding programme designed to support trans-European infrastructure in energy, transport and digital sectors. The latest tranche marks a strategic step in bolstering networks that underpin not only climate objectives but also grid reliability in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Prioritising Renewables and Resilience Of the…
London’s elite residents have scored a decisive legal victory that could have far-reaching implications for construction firms and developers across the UK property market. A High Court judge has ruled in favour of Laing O’Rourke Construction South Limited’s clients at One Hyde Park, one of London’s most exclusive residential complexes, ordering the company to pay £35.1 million in damages related to defective pipework and structural issues. The ruling, handed down earlier this week in the UK capital, marks a rare and significant win for freeholders in a protracted construction dispute. A High-Profile Legal Battle Over Construction Failings The case centres…
Private aviation across the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a significant upswing in demand, fuelled by economic growth, expanding wealth, and changing travel patterns among business leaders and high-net-worth individuals. At the heart of this momentum is a region that stretches from the mature markets of Australasia and Japan to rapidly expanding hubs in Southeast Asia and India. The recent Singapore Airshow — long acknowledged as Asia’s flagship aerospace event — has become a focal point for business-aviation manufacturers, charter operators and service providers to display their latest aircraft and strategies to a growing pool of customers. A Diverse Market with…
Welcome to the February Edition of Business Enquirer Magazine – Issue 145 As 2026 gathers pace, global industries are being reshaped by shifting consumer expectations, intensified competition and a growing emphasis on execution. This edition of Business Enquirer brings together the leaders, platforms and ideas turning ambition into measurable impact across business, technology and global markets. Our front cover feature, Reimagining Indulgence with Kwench by KFC, explores how one of the world’s most recognisable brands is redefining relevance in an increasingly crowded quick service landscape. KFC has always sold more than food. It has sold feeling. Yet in a category…
There are brands that sell food, and there are brands that sell feeling. KFC, for all its scale and global familiarity, has always belonged to the latter category. Its red and white stripes, its unmistakable flavour, and its promise of simple joy form a universal shorthand. But legacy is not a licence to stand still. In an industry where new challengers emerge every week, even the most iconic brands must continually reimagine what relevance tastes like. That question sits at the heart of Dhiren Karnani’s role as Global Director of New Concepts at KFC. His remit is not simply to…
In an industry defined by cycles, geology and national significance, few companies carry the weight, scale and legacy of Codelco. As the world’s largest copper producer, the Chilean state owned miner operates at a scale that shapes global supply, influences downstream industries and underpins one of Latin America’s most important economies. Yet scale alone does not explain Codelco’s enduring relevance. What defines the company today is how it balances history with transformation, operational continuity with technological change, and copper leadership with a rapidly expanding role in the energy transition. Founded in 1976 following the nationalisation of Chile’s major copper assets,…
There is a quiet but decisive shift taking place inside large enterprises. It is not defined by wholesale reinvention, nor by the fashionable rhetoric of tearing everything down to start again. Instead, it is characterised by something far more pragmatic and, ultimately, more difficult to execute: modernisation without destruction. In an era dominated by AI headlines and cloud-first mandates, the real challenge for enterprise leaders is not whether to transform, but how to do so without undermining the decades of systems, processes and intellectual property that continue to run the global economy. This is the context in which TIBCO now…