Category Archives: Business

31Oct/24

Project Liberty to convene global leaders at inaugural Summit on the Future of the Internet, with POLITICO and The Onion as exclusive media partners

October 31, 2024MediaFrank McCourt, Georgetown University, McCourt, McCourt School of Public Policy, Olympique de Marseille, Project Liberty, Washington, D.C.admin

On November 21-22, Project Liberty–a non-partisan organization founded by civic entrepreneur Frank McCourt to enable people to take back control of their digital lives by reclaiming a voice, choice, and stake in a better internet–will host its first-ever Summit on the Future of the Internet in Washington, D.C. The first day’s programming will be hosted by Project Liberty Institute at Georgetown University’s newly inaugurated McCourt School of Public Policy just steps from the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading

28Oct/24

SiC prices plunge as Chinese capacity soars, reshaping semiconductor landscape

October 28, 2024FinanceAbrasives, DigiTimes, Gemstones, Semiconductor device fabrication, Semiconductors, Silicon carbide, STMicroelectronics, Substrate, Waferadmin

Silicon carbide (SiC) once thrived amid substrate shortages. However, according to the news report from the technology-focused media DIGITIMES Asia, 2024 saw a significant shift where Chinese manufacturers dramatically ramp up production, resulting in a collapse of prices for mainstream 6-inch substrates and a steep decline in 8-inch prices. Continue reading

25Oct/24

BRICS creates new opportunities for Africa

October 25, 2024Economy11th BRICS summit, 7th BRICS summit, Brazil–Russia relations, Brazil–South Africa relations, BRIC, BRICS, China–South Africa relations, India–South Africa relations, Kazan, Russia, Russia–South Africa relationsadmin

At the ongoing BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, the leaders of BRICS member states are focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships and enhancing the grouping’s role in international affairs. Continue reading

24Oct/24

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa Calls to Many Global Remote Workers

October 24, 2024LegalDigital nomad, DNV, Employment classifications, Expatriates, Internet culture, Nomad, Spain, Travel visa, Visa Inc.admin

Digital nomads, lucky professionals with flexible jobs that allow them to work from anywhere in the world, are increasingly choosing Spain as their base. The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), introduced as part of Spain’s new Start-ups Law in December 2022, has become a popular tool for relocating to Spain from various countries. Continue reading

22Oct/24

LONDON TO HOST MAJOR ISLAMIC FINANCE SUMMIT

October 22, 2024FinanceBanks, Challenges in Islamic finance, Credit, Finance, Islamic banking, Islamic banking and finance, Islamic economics, Sharia, United Kingdomadmin

Islamic finance continues to be a significant and growing part of the global financial landscape, with a $3 trillion finance market. It offers alternatives to the mainstream UK financial structure that align with Shari’ah law, including ethical, interest-free finance. Continue reading

22Oct/24

Ostium Launches Novel Macro Trading Platform Amidst Growth in Global Events-Based Trading

October 22, 2024FinanceBhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Embedded, Kalam-Kalam Langit, United Statesadmin

Ostium Labs today announced the public mainnet launch of its onchain trading platform, offering traders unprecedented access to global macro markets during a period of global event-driven volatility, marked by speculation around the U.S. Presidential election. Ostium enables perpetuals trading on traditional market currencies, commodities, and indices in real time, markets uniquely affected by events like interest rate changes and geopolitical outcomes. Continue reading

22Oct/24

European Shoppers Pull Back on Spending, Even as Inflationary Pressures Ease

October 22, 2024EconomyClimate change and society, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Inflation, Presidency of Barack Obama, Presidency of George W. Bushadmin

Consumers across Europe are feeling the squeeze, with 73% reporting higher prices for goods and services in the first half of the year. At the same time, wages and savings haven’t kept pace: 25% of surveyed respondents said their income dropped in the first half of 2024, and 28% said they didn’t save as much. Continue reading

22Oct/24

Garmin acquires Lumishore, a leader in marine LED lighting

October 22, 2024FinanceAmerican brands, Garmin, Garmin Ltd., GRMN, Intercontinental Exchange, Navigon, New York Stock Exchangeadmin

Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has acquired Lumishore, a privately-held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats. Continue reading

21Oct/24

GITEX GLOBAL 2024 sets the blueprint for the future of mobility, showcasing AI and autonomous solutions

October 21, 2024TransportExpand North Star, GITEX, GITEX ASIA, Innovation, Innovation economics, Startup companyadmin

Future mobility was a major topic of discussion, at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world’s largest tech and startup event, as global tech leaders and government entities displayed pioneering innovations that sparked optimism for the next frontier of urban mobility. Continue reading

14Oct/24

Global Businesses Lose $1.75 Trillion from Untapped Economic Potential of ‘Third Largest Nation’

October 14, 2024EconomyBrazil, Elon Musk, Real-time web, Text messaging, Twitter, United Statesadmin

Today, on World Inclusion Day, global full-cycle verification platform Sumsub reveals that a staggering 627 million individuals globally, larger than the population of the United States and Brazil combined, are excluded from essential digital services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and employment platforms. Continue reading

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