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Finance & Economics

China’s Factory Activity Declines

At the end of October, a decrease in the level of production activity was recorded in China.

Science & Technology

Siemens and Microsoft to Work Together on AI Assistant

The German industrial giant Siemens AG, in cooperation with the technology giant Microsoft,  develops a virtual assistant based on artificial intelligence.

Science & Technology

Taiwan’s Powerchip Plans to Build Factory in Japan

Taiwanese Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. intends to build a plant in the northeastern part of Japan.

Finance & Economics

Taiwan Economy Shows Growth

According to the results of the third quarter, Taiwan’s economy showed the most intensive growth rates since the beginning of this year.

Science & Technology

Ford to Patent Vehicle Access Card With E-Ink Display

Ford contactless vehicle access card will have an integrated e-ink display using RFID or NFC to unlock and start a vehicle and receive updated information about its status, location and other features.

Finance & Economics

Eurozone Inflation Sinks to Two-Year Low

In the Eurozone, the inflation rate has fallen to the lowest level in more than two years.

Blockchain & Crypto

UK Finalized Crypto Regulation Proposals

UK HM Treasury has published the final results of the consultation on the regulatory regime for crypto assets.

Fintech & Ecommerce

AU Small Finance Eyes Fincare Acquisition

The agreement between AU Small Finance Bank and Fincare Small Finance Bank presupposes a merger in a $530 mln all-stock deal.

Science & Technology

Apple Unveils New Laptops, iMac and Chips

Apple has announced a new iMac, MacBook Pro, and the third generation of its line of Mac processors.

Finance & Economics

SoFi Student Loan Originations Soar

SoFi has benefited from high demand for student loans ahead of repayments that have been resumed this fall.

Finance & Economics

HSBC Warns of Negative Prospects of China’s Property Market

HSBC on Monday, October 30, announced that the Chinese real estate market has the potential for further deterioration of the situation.

Finance & Economics

Europe’s Biggest Economy Shrinks

According to the results of the third quarter of this year, a decrease in the volume of production activity was recorded in Germany.

Science & Technology

Apple Faces Potential Watch Import Ban

Apple may soon face the problem of banning the import of its watches.

Science & Technology

Joe Biden Unveils New Executive Order on AI

The President of the United States Joe Biden has unveiled a new executive order on artificial intelligence.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Two-Thirds of Businesses to Use Fewer PSPs

The new report shows that businesses worldwide are planning to cut their supplier list, with using fewer payment service providers (PSPs) considered to be the main way to reduce operational costs.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Nubank Customer Base in Latin America Surpasses 90 Million

Brazilian challenger Nubank has surpassed 90 million customers in Latin America across its operations in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.