IKEA is opening a new store in Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2026, replacing a former trampoline park and offering a smaller footprint with a Food Court and planning areas.

Tencent funded Wildlight’s game Highguard, which failed after launch, leading to layoffs and shutdown.

Canada launches $500B defence plan to cut U.S. reliance, boost jobs and exports.

Japan’s exports surged 16.8% in January 2026, driven by strong demand from China and Asia, narrowing its trade deficit to $7.5 billion.

BAE Systems posted record 2025 sales of £30.66 billion, driven by rising European defense demand and global tensions, with strong growth projected for 2026.

Johnson & Johnson invests $1B in Pennsylvania to build a cell therapy plant, creating 4,500 jobs, part of a broader U.S. push for domestic advanced medicine manufacturing.

UK retailers cut hours and jobs due to rising labour costs, with 61% planning reductions and 84% citing labour as top concern.

NHAI awarded a ₹6,220 crore bid to NHIT to monetize 310 km of highways in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, expanding NHIT’s assets to ₹49,858 crore.

Turkey and Ethiopia signed an energy cooperation deal to boost renewables, hydroelectric power, and Ethiopia’s sea access during Erdoğan’s visit.

Alberta to spend $400M on five new water bombers for faster wildfire response, starting 2031.