A senior US lawmaker has called on the Pentagon to review the China related operations of French aerospace company Safran, raising concerns about potential links between commercial partnerships and military applications. The request reflects growing scrutiny in Washington over how Western firms engage
Global markets are undergoing a sharp rethink as investors grapple with the next phase of artificial intelligence, one that may no longer reward all technology companies equally. The past week has seen heavy losses across software and services stocks, signalling growing anxiety that
The White House has declined to fully deny reports that senior officials in Washington have pressed the interim Venezuelan government to reduce its political and economic ties with rivals such as China, Russia, Iran and Cuba in exchange for deeper cooperation on oil
Chinese technology firm ByteDance is strengthening its presence in southern China with plans to establish a second headquarters in Shenzhen dedicated primarily to operations linked to its short video platform Douyin. The move signals the company’s growing commitment to the city as a
Under-30 founders using AI, drones, and e-commerce to empower rural communities. From Villages to Startups For decades, China’s rural regions were seen as lagging behind booming megacities. But a new generation of young innovators many under 30 is changing that narrative. Using drones,
Automation is rapidly becoming one of the most influential forces in shaping global productivity, even though much of its impact unfolds behind the scenes. From advanced robotics in factories to software systems that manage complex workflows, automation is changing how work gets done
The global economy is shifting in ways that many people do not immediately see, and emerging technologies are at the centre of this change. Artificial intelligence, automation, advanced data systems and next generation communication tools are altering how industries operate, how value is
The European Union has issued a $140 million fine against X the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk after ruling that the company failed to comply with several key obligations under Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The
Amazon Web Services has taken a major step toward boosting its artificial intelligence capabilities by announcing a deeper partnership with Nvidia. The cloud computing giant revealed that upcoming generations of its in-house AI chips will use Nvidia’s advanced NVLink Fusion technology, a move
A major shift in global energy technology is taking shape, and many analysts believe it could help narrow long-standing inequalities between developed and developing nations. The rapid progress in sodium-ion battery technology is being described as the missing link needed to make clean,
