Britain’s Payment Systems Regulator said in preliminary findings on Tuesday that there is no indication that significant increases in fees levied by Visa and Mastercard on merchants using their cards have also resulted in a significant improvement in service, raising… Read More ›
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Natixis Research Shows India Would Require 11.5 Crore Employment By 2030 In Both Manufacturing And Services
In order to accommodate both underutilised labourers and incoming workforce , India must create 11.5 crore jobs by 2030, according to a May 20 research by Trinh Nguyen, a senior economist at Natixis SA, which was cited by Bloomberg. “By 2030,… Read More ›
Microsoft Unveils New PCs With Qualcomm AI Processors
Microsoft is promoting new PCs with cutting-edge CPUs that can run Windows applications with artificial intelligence capabilities without rapidly depleting the battery. The Surface laptop and Surface Pro tablet, which include a Qualcomm chip and can perform some AI functions… Read More ›
SAIC And Audi Will Collaborate To Create An EV Platform Tailored For China
Volkswagen’s flagship brand Audi said on Monday that it and its Chinese joint venture partner SAIC will work together to build a new intelligent and electric car platform tailored for China. The decision underscores growing pressure on legacy automakers and… Read More ›
Overhang Resulting From Slowing Demand Weakening Oil Markets Worldwide
According to traders and analysts speaking to Reuters, the world’s physical crude oil markets are contracting due to a lack of demand from refineries and an abundance of supply. This development might lead to additional declines in benchmark crude futures…. Read More ›
Is There A Limit To The Transition To Electric Vehicles?
In order to meet our climate commitments, sales of electric cars must surge. However, EV sales are declining in the West, and governments may need to sacrifice their own economies in order for them to rebound. The experience is familiar… Read More ›
Shareholders Approve Boeing CEO’s $33 Million Compensation
The plan for the aircraft manufacturer to give departing CEO Dave Calhoun a roughly $33 million compensation package in 2023 has received approval from shareholders. The proposal, which has garnered criticism as the airline deals with a crisis triggered by… Read More ›
New Survey Reveals Decoupling From China Could Be Impossible As It Is A Crucial Global Supplier
According to a trade research by Allianz Trade, efforts for a complete decoupling remain “difficult, if not impossible,” with China continuing to be a “critical supplier” to the global economy. European businesses are optimistic about their prospects in China despite… Read More ›
Hong Kong Permits Local Stores To Accept China’s Digital Yuan
As geopolitical tensions rise, Beijing’s efforts to internationalise the yuan are making progress. On Friday, the president of Hong Kong’s de facto central bank said that the city will let mainland China’s experimental digital currency to be used in local… Read More ›
Under A Broad EU Tech Legislation, Meta Hit With A Child Safety Investigation
The European Union launched a significant inquiry into Facebook parent firm Meta on Thursday for allegedly breaking the rigorous internet content regulation in the region due to potential dangers to children’s safety. Investigating if the social media giant’s Facebook and… Read More ›