Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged the amount of the software company’s security business for the first time in January 2021. The sum was significant. On an earnings call, Nadella told analysts that the company had hit $10 billion in yearly… Read More ›
Sustainability
End Of The Road For Datsun Automobiles Has Been Signalled By Nissan
Japanese car maker Nissan has announced that it will no longer produce automobiles under the Datsun brand, which has a more than century-long heritage. It was one of the brands that helped Japanese automakers gain international recognition following WWII. The… Read More ›
EU to unveil regulations on carbon footprint of batteries
On Monday, in a statement, Germany’s economy ministry said, “A consortium of carmakers and battery producers including BMW, Umicore and BASF will work alongside technology partners to develop a battery passport that traces the content and carbon footprint of batteries in Europe”. The… Read More ›
Renault Is Considering Issuing An IPO To Separate Its Electric Vehicle Division
Renault said on Friday that all possibilities for separating its electric vehicle (EV) business were on the table, including a possible public listing in the second half of 2023. Renault’s finance head, Thierry Piéton, said any plans would be subject… Read More ›
Snap Warns That Rising Inflation Could Stifle Revenue Growth, But Expects More Users
Snap Inc forecasted a bright future for user growth on its Snapchat app on Thursday, but warned that supply-chain interruptions and inflation could continue to harm ad demand. Snap’s stock dropped as much as 10 per cent after the announcement,… Read More ›
Taiwan developing missiles and attack drones: Defense Ministry
According to a report by a Taiwanese military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology said, Taiwan is developing missiles that can attack enemy air bases and bring down cruise missiles and is developing drones that can target their firing… Read More ›
In March, ‘Panicked’ Russians Withdrew $9.8 Billion In Foreign Currency From Banks
Due to the severe financial western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Russian families withdrew $9.8 billion in foreign currency from their accounts in March, while banks slashed new corporate lending by approximately one-third, according to the coutnry’s central bank. “The… Read More ›
Crypto Sector Is Being Held Back By Bitcoin’s ‘Tribalism,’ Says Ripple’s CEO
According to the CEO of blockchain firm Ripple, “tribalism” around bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is dragging back the entire $2 trillion sector. “Polarization isn’t healthy in my judgement,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a CNBC-hosted fireside chat at Paris… Read More ›
IMF Says Asian Growth Prospects Clouded By China’s Spiking Covid Cases, And Ukraine War
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that rising Covid cases in China and the turmoil in Ukraine represent obstacles for Asia’s growth. “Asia is clearly facing headwinds, both from the war in Ukraine but also from the lingering effects of… Read More ›
Sri Lankan Government Requests Emergency Funding From The IMF
As bailout talks began this week, Sri Lanka said it had requested emergency financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following India’s representations, the international financial organisation will consider offering aid. Meanwhile, a major credit rating firm predicted “a series… Read More ›