Brazil to unleash $20 billion in sustainable investment with its finance program
Brazil is poised to revolutionize sustainable investment with a groundbreaking initiative set to unlock up to $20 billion in foreign investment for eco-friendly projects. Treasury [more…]
Bitcoin and Ether soar in February surge, setting stage for halving-driven rally
Cryptocurrency prices surged on Thursday as bitcoin and ether headed for a successful month, reflecting renewed investor interest and market optimism. According to Coin Metrics, [more…]
Germany takes aim at big tech, calls for fair share in compliance costs
Germany is not mincing words when it comes to Big Tech’s obligations under the new European Union rules. In a bold move, a senior German [more…]
Figure, a California A.I. startup, secures funding and partners with OpenAI
In a move that underscores the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, Sunnyvale-based startup Figure has secured a substantial $675 million in early-stage [more…]
Fertility rates plummet in Singapore and South Korea, governments struggle to reverse trend
In a startling revelation, Singapore and South Korea reported record-low fertility rates in 2023, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis that could have profound economic implications [more…]
Alibaba’s cloud price adjustments to ignite A.I. boom in China
Alibaba’s cloud division announced a significant price reduction on core cloud products, with cuts of up to 55%, as part of a strategic move to [more…]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledges A.I. mistakes, vows improvements
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the company’s recent stumble in the realm of artificial intelligence, acknowledging mistakes with the Gemini image-generation feature. Pichai termed the [more…]
Retail sales in South Korea surge in January
South Korea’s retail sector saw a robust 8.2 percent year-on-year growth in January, largely driven by the strong performance of online platforms, according to the [more…]
Qatar’s Commercial Bank and Visa revolutionize payment experience with Visa Installment Solution
In a move to redefine the payment landscape in Qatar, Commercial Bank has partnered with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to introduce the [more…]
Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs, a whimsical world of Disney magic
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs theme area, inspired by beloved Disney films like “Frozen,” “Peter Pan,” and “Tangled,” was unveiled to the media on Tuesday, [more…]