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Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to uphold democratic!-->…
US House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill targeting TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance,!-->…
Apple supplier Foxconn sees strong 2024 as Q4 beats forecasts
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, anticipates a significant revenue increase in 2024,!-->…
Tabcorp CEO resigns over use of “offensive” language at workplace
Tabcorp Holdings announced the resignation of its CEO, Adam Rytenskild, after the board became aware of his use of!-->…
Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software
Oracle has implemented a targeted approach to leveraging AI in its business applications, identifying!-->…
Israel Uses Starvation As ‘War Arm’ – EU
Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign affairs chief, addressed the United Nations Security Council,!-->…
Toyota grants factory workers largest pay increase in 25 Years
Toyota Motor, along with other major Japanese companies like Panasonic, Nippon Steel, and Nissan, has agreed to!-->…
Insights into European and global markets: a perspective by Tom Westbrook
Japanese Pay Agreements: Major Japanese companies have acquiesced to union pay demands in full, signaling!-->…
UK to offer incentives for failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda
In a new initiative, failed asylum seekers in the UK will be offered up to £3,000 as part of a voluntary scheme to!-->…
US oil prices rise on expectations of strong demand
0il prices climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by optimistic forecasts of robust global demand, particularly in the!-->…
Oil up as Middle East tensions persist, demand concerns cap gains
Oil prices went up on Tuesday due to worries over tensions in the Middle East. The price increase was driven by!-->…
Xiaomi Ventures into Electric Vehicles with SU7 Model
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi announced its foray into the electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of its first!-->…
U.S. Companies to Invest Over $1 Billion in the Philippines
During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that American companies are!-->…
US Investigates Honda Vehicles Over Braking Issues
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary evaluation into!-->…
Libyan Leaders Agree on Forming New Unified Government
Key Libyan leaders announced on Sunday their consensus on the imperative need to establish a new unified!-->…
Chinese Regulators Urge Financial Support for China Vanke
Chinese regulators have reportedly convened meetings with financial institutions to address the challenges faced!-->…
Yen Strengthens Against Dollar Despite BOJ Policy Shift
The yen saw gains against the dollar on Monday amidst indications that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may exit negative!-->…
Australia Poised for Interest Rate Cuts- Macquarie Group CEO
Macquarie Group CEO, Shemara Wikramanayake, forecasts that Australia's economy is primed for interest rate!-->…
Nvidia is Sued by Authors Over AI use of Copyrighted Works
Nvidia, renowned for its chips powering artificial intelligence, faces legal action from three authors who claim!-->…
African Startups Raised $217 Million in February 2024 -Report
In February 2024, startups across Africa received a remarkable $217 million in investments, marking a significant!-->…
Former Google Engineer Indicted for Stealing AI Secrets to Aid Chinese Companies
A former Google software engineer, Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, has been indicted in California for!-->…
Libya’s Central Bank Governor Calls for Unified Government
Sadiq Kabir, the governor of Libya's central bank, announced the devaluation of the dinar currency and urged the!-->…
Oil Prices Rebound Despite Demand Growth Concerns in China, U.S
Oil prices experienced a modest rebound on Wednesday following extended declines, as indications of supply!-->…
Asia stocks climb; Gold, Bitcoin Drift after Hitting Record Highs
Asian stocks saw gains on Wednesday as traders anticipated policy indications from Beijing during its week-long!-->…
Waymo Launches Driverless Passenger Services in Austin, Texas
Alphabet's Waymo announced on Tuesday its commencement of driverless passenger services for its employees in!-->…
Tesla’s Halts Production in Germany After Arson Attack
Tesla's European Gigafactory near Berlin has ceased operations until further notice following what CEO Elon Musk!-->…
Naira Strengthens to N1,534.9/$1 on Third Consecutive Day
yThe exchange rate between the naira and the dollar continued its upward trend for the third consecutive day,!-->…
China Vows to ‘Transform Economy, Sets Growth target
Chinese Premier Li Qiang unveiled an ambitious economic growth target of around 5% for 2024 during his maiden!-->…
UK’s Foxtons Forecasts Resilience in Lettings Business
Foxtons (FOXT.L) anticipates resilience in its lettings business following a marginal rise in annual profit,!-->…
Bostic: No Urgency to Cut Interest Rates Given US Economy’s Strength
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic emphasized that the U.S. Federal Reserve faces no immediate need to reduce!-->…