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Science & Technology

Analysts Predict Rebound in PC Sales in 2024

Analysts at Canalys said that next year, the decline in sales in the personal computer market is highly likely to end, since, according to their observations of the mood and plans in the consumer environment, there is currently a trend towards a gradual restoration of interest to the purchase of relevant devices.

Science & Technology

Adani Green Energy Raises $1.13B to Boost Renewable Energy Transition in India

India’s largest renewable energy developer, Adani Green Energy, said its shareholders will invest INR 9,350 crore ($1.13 billion) in the company to boost its capacity, achieving its stated target of 45 GW by 2030.

Fintech & Ecommerce

US Holiday Retail Sales Grow 3.1%

Mastercard SpendingPulse estimated that this year’s holiday in-store and online retail sales grew 3.1% year over year.

Finance & Economics

Morgan Stanley Expects Record Japan Revenue

Morgan Stanley expects that shortly its income generated as a result of operating in Japan will be fixed at the level that is the highest in the history of its presence in this country.

Finance & Economics

French Prosecutor’s Office Investigates BNP Paribas

In France, the prosecutor’s office is currently investigating alleged aggravated money laundering related to financial transfers made by a Cypriot brokerage company that interacted with the custodial unit BNP Paribas.

Finance & Economics

Swiss Finance Minister Says About Need for New Rules After Credit Suisse Crisis

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said that the purchase of Credit Suisse by the UBS Group was a less risky step, noting the need for the government of this country to take measures capable of providing a high level of protection to taxpayers in the event of a crisis in the banking sector.

Finance & Economics

US Home Prices Hit Another Record High

In October, housing costs continued to rise in the United States.

Science & Technology

Intel to Invest $25 Billion in Israel

Intel has confirmed its intention to invest $25 billion in Israel.

Science & Technology

Samsung Reportedly Delays Production at New US Factory

Media reports that South Korean company Samsung Electronics Co. has postponed plans to launch mass production at its new chip manufacturing plant in Taylor, Texas.

Finance & Economics

Singapore November Core Inflation Demonstrates Subdued Demand

In Singapore, core inflation showed a dynamic of the decline in November.

Finance & Economics

China Stimulates Asia-Pacific Demand for Sustainable Finance

Analysts and fund managers predict that next year, investing in companies and industrial sectors to create a kind of economic base for their transition to a low-carbon future will become the dominant trend in China and the Asia-Pacific region, as demand for sustainable financial products continues to remain high here, despite the current interest rate […]

Science & Technology

Four Chinese AI Models Pass Official Assessment

In China, the first group of four large generative artificial intelligence models has passed an official assessment of compliance with standards.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Alibaba Promotes Millennials to E-Commerce Leadership Roles

Alibaba Group Holding is pushing millennials, who are representatives of the generation born in the early 1980s – mid-1990s, to take leading roles in the Chinese online market, since currently this e-commerce giant, based in Huangzhou, is going through a kind of transformation period to resist the pressure of competitors such as PDD Holdings.

Finance & Economics

UK Ethnic Minority Businesses Are Twice More Ambitious Than SMEs Overall

Recent UK research showed that almost 6 in 10 ethnic minority-owned businesses (EMBs) have ambitions to both grow and take risks, significantly higher than the overall percentage of SMEs nationwide (27%).

Blockchain & Crypto

Spot Bitcoin ETF Updates Deadline Set on Dec. 29

The SEC has announced a Dec. 29 update deadline for potential spot Bitcoin ETF providers that wish to receive their approvals in early January.

Science & Technology

India Tests AI for Severe Weather Forecast

India’s governmental department believes that AI climate models can help improve forecasting, especially important for severe weather conditions like floods and droughts.