China’s AI Video Industry Moves Toward a New Commercial Era
BEIJING: China’s artificial intelligence sector is rapidly expanding into video production, with startups, technology companies and creative studios exploring new...
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SMBC in Talks to Expand Stake in Vietnam’s VPBank
HANOI: Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is in discussions to increase its ownership in Vietnam’s VPBank, in a move...
European Stocks Face Pressure as Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields Weigh on Markets
European financial markets came under pressure as renewed strength in crude oil prices pushed government bond yields higher and increased...
Meta Expands AI and Wearable Strategy With New Smart Glasses Push
Meta is expanding its artificial intelligence strategy through a new generation of wearable technology, placing AI-powered smart glasses at the...
Japan Stocks Rise as AI and Semiconductor Shares Gain Momentum
Japan's stock market moved higher on Thursday as investors returned from the country's holiday break and increased buying in artificial...
US-China Trade Relations Remain in Focus as Leaders Discuss Economic Issues
Trade and economic relations between the United States and China remain a major focus for international businesses and investors as...
Japan Bond Yield Climbs to Multi-Decade High as Global Rates Stay Elevated
Japan's government bond market has come under renewed pressure as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond climbed...
Oil Prices Ease After Recent Surge as Markets Monitor Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices moved lower after a sharp recent increase, with traders reassessing the balance between supply concerns, geopolitical risks...
US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Markets Reassess Interest Rate Outlook
The U.S. dollar has remained close to a two-month high as financial markets reassess the outlook for inflation, economic growth...
UK Banks Complete First Interbank Transactions Using Tokenised Deposits
Britain’s banking industry has taken a significant step toward the use of digital money in mainstream financial transactions after major...
US Treasury Yield Climbs Above 5% as Global Borrowing Costs Rise
Financial markets are facing renewed pressure after the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note moved above the 5%...
Shopify and Meta Join Forces to Bring AI-Powered Checkout to Online Shopping
Shopify and Meta have formed a new partnership designed to bring AI-driven shopping and checkout directly into Meta’s newly launched...
SoftBank’s Massive Bond Sale Draws Strong Investor Interest as AI Financing Expands
SoftBank Group has entered the global debt market with a major bond offering aimed at financing its growing artificial intelligence...
Global Diesel Shortage Could Persist Into 2027 as Inventories Fall
The global diesel market is facing a prolonged supply squeeze, with industry data and storage trends indicating that tight conditions...
Alibaba Accelerates Global Data-Centre Expansion as AI Demand Grows
Alibaba Group is stepping up its international cloud infrastructure expansion, announcing plans to establish new data-centre regions across Europe and...
Gulf Stock Markets Move in Different Directions as Investors Watch U.S.-Iran Developments
Gulf stock markets ended with mixed performances as investors assessed geopolitical developments surrounding the United States and Iran and monitored...
China’s Industrial Rise Puts Growing Pressure on German Manufacturers
China’s rapid transformation into a producer of increasingly sophisticated industrial and technology-intensive goods is creating a new competitive challenge for...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Faces Major Turning Point as Reform Debate Intensifies
The global trading system is facing a major period of change as governments confront geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, digitalisation...
Lusophone Africa Investment Forum Set to Bring Investors and Decision-Makers Together in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde, September 20 The second Lusophone Africa Investment Forum is scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27,...
AI Agents Enter the Payments Economy, Forcing Banks to Rethink Trust, Security and Accountability
Artificial intelligence is moving into a new phase of commercial activity. Instead of simply recommending products, answering questions or helping...
Hyundai CEO Warns Chinese Automakers Could Intensify Competition in the US
Seoul: Hyundai Motor Chief Executive Officer José Muñoz has warned that Chinese automakers could become a stronger competitive force in...
AI Chipmaker Enflame Surges Nearly 200% in Shanghai Market Debut
China’s artificial intelligence chip industry received a major boost on Friday as Tencent-backed Enflame Technology made a spectacular debut on...
From GE to Nvidia: How the World’s Biggest Companies Changed Between 2005 and 2026
September 8, 2026: The companies commanding the highest market valuations today look dramatically different from those that dominated global markets...
ByteDance Secures $29.6 Billion Loan to Expand Its Artificial Intelligence Ambitions
HONG KONG — ByteDance, the Chinese technology company behind TikTok, has secured a massive $29.6 billion financing facility from nearly...
United States Leads the World in Billion-Dollar Companies, India Ranks Third in 2025
The United States maintained a commanding lead in the global corporate landscape in 2025, with 1,873 companies valued at more...
WTO Public Forum 2026 Programme Reveals 113 Sessions on the Future of Services Trade
The World Trade Organization has released the full programme for the 2026 WTO Public Forum, bringing together more than 500...
Stripe and Advent Walk Away From PayPal Takeover Bid, Leaving Fintech Giant to Pursue Its Own Turnaround
San Jose, August 28, 2026: PayPal has been forced back into an independent turnaround strategy after Stripe and private-equity firm...
Nvidia Rally Reignites Global AI Boom as Strong Chip Demand Boosts Investor Confidence
New York, August 28, 2026: Nvidia has once again placed artificial intelligence at the centre of global financial markets after...
World Bank Data Highlights Major Gap in Public Services and Transparency
WASHINGTON — August 27, 2026: A World Bank data visualization has highlighted a notable difference among three key pillars used...
How the World’s Biggest Companies Have Changed Over Two Decades
The global corporate landscape has undergone a major transformation over the past two decades, with energy, technology, banking and manufacturing...
Foreign-Born CEOs at Major U.S. Companies Highlight the Global Reach of American Business
The leadership of some of the world's most influential American companies reflects a strikingly international talent pool, with executives born...
Google Reshapes AI Leadership to Strengthen Long-Term Innovation Strategy
Alphabet has announced a significant restructuring of its artificial intelligence leadership, underscoring the company's determination to remain at the forefront...
Corporate Earnings Shape Global Market Sentiment as Investors Focus on Profits and Future Growth
The latest corporate earnings season has become a defining force in global financial markets, with investors closely examining quarterly results...
South Australia Strengthens Global Ties Through High-Level Business Dialogue in New York
South Australia continues to expand its international partnerships by strengthening relationships with influential business and government leaders in the United...
Global Business Climate Insights: Greece Excels in Entry, Rwanda Shines in Dispute Resolution
August 7, 2025 — A new release of the World Bank’s B-READY data, now integrated into the World Development Indicators...
Global Business Climate Needs Improvement Across Key Lifecycle Areas, Says World Bank
A recent World Bank Group assessment reveals that significant improvements are needed across multiple dimensions of the firm lifecycle to...
World Bank’s Business Ready Report Sets New Standard for Evaluating Global Business Climates
The World Bank’s latest #BusinessReady report introduces a more comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive approach to assessing the ease of doing...
