CEO Confidence Hits a Five‑Year Low
Global CEOs report their lowest revenue‑growth expectations in five years, reflecting economic pressure, rapid technological change and rising geopolitical risks....
Economy
China Criticizes Dutch Control of Nexperia
China has urged the Netherlands to reverse its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia, arguing that the move disrupts the global semiconductor...
Potanin Buys 25% Stake in Cloud Firm Selectel
Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin has acquired a minority stake in cloud provider Selectel through a joint venture as Russia accelerates...
Alphabet Buys Intersect to Secure AI Power Needs
Alphabet has agreed to acquire energy‑infrastructure startup Intersect for $4.75 billion as it seeks reliable electricity sources for its expanding...
US Postpones China Chip Tariff Decision to 2027
The United States has announced plans to impose tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports but will delay the move until mid‑2027....
China Backs Hard‑Tech Startups With New Funds
China has launched three major venture capital funds to accelerate investment in early‑stage companies developing advanced hardware technologies. The initiative...
US Delays $40B Tech Deal With UK
US frustrated with non-tariff issues, NY Times says Trade talks have been stop-start this year UK says relations still strong,...
Zyxel and Avast Partner on SMB Security
Zyxel Networks has announced a strategic partnership with Avast to deliver integrated network and endpoint protection for small and medium-sized...
Oracle Shares Drop on AI Spending Fears
Oracle shares drop after dour forecast, higher capex AI-related stocks including Nvidia fall At least 13 brokerages slash PT on...
Microsoft Commits $17.5B to India’s AI Future
Our largest investment in Asia; comes on top of the earlier US $3 billion investment We will have the largest...
