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The amendments to the Penal Code will cover a host of violations, including undocumented contracts and illegal recruitments, child labour, passport retention, and breaching maternity and childcare provisions.

Japan has announced that, for foreign workers, most applicants must now hold a five-year visa before they can apply for permanent residency, replacing the previous three-year threshold.

Einride has secured an oversubscribed $113 million PIPE (private investment in public equity) ahead of its public debut, which is expected for the first half of 2026.

Sophia Space has raised $10 million from investors, including Alpha Funds, KDDI Green Partners Fund, and Unlock Venture Partners

The Tech Credit Fund (TCF) has deployed a structured private credit facility to TOGIT, a 100% youth Black-owned telecommunications and IT infrastructure services provider

Nipsey Hussle receives another posthumous honor, as the Los Angeles intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue will soon be named Nipsey Hussle Square.

The Money Fair (WISE 1.0) is a two-day investment and financial empowerment event designed to connect Nigerians with credible financial institutions, regulated investment products, and long-term wealth-building opportunities.

Applications are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies list, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista

B2B engineering equipment marketplace Wootz.work has raised $6.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Z47

the AI-native insurance brokerage Harper, has raised $46.8 million in a combined Series A and seed round.

Canadian mineral exploration company Tsodilo Resources Limited has confirmed a significant rare earth and critical minerals discovery in Botswana.

Beltone Holding has launched a dedicated private equity platform, broadening its investment capabilities to cover the full funding lifecycle from pre-seed through to pre-IPO.