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Science & Technology

Microsoft Plans $297 Million AI Investment in South Africa

Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) in South Africa by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence capacities in the country.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Walmart Reportedly Seeks Lower Prices From China

The media, citing insiders, published information according to which Walmart approached some Chinese suppliers with a request for a major price reduction, as the efforts of this United States retail giant to shift the burden of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump faced strong pushback from firms in the Asian country.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Delays Tariffs on Mexico

President of the United States Donald Trump on Thursday, March 6, announced a nearly monthly tariff delay on goods imported from Mexico that are subject to the USMCA free trade treaty.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Reportedly Targets $15 Billion IPO Valuation

The media published information according to which the Swedish payment company Klarna may file for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in the coming days.

Finance & Economics

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again

The European Central Bank on Thursday, March 6, decided to cut interest rates for the sixth time since June.

Science & Technology

Google Launches Experimental Version of Its Search Engine

Google on Wednesday, March 5, launched an experimental version of its search engine, which completely eliminates the classic 10 blue links in favor of a summary generated by artificial intelligence.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Sunrate and Atlas to Address Travel Industry’s Cross-Border Payment Challenges

Sunrate and Atlas have joined forces to address challenges related to cross-border payments in the travel industry.

Science & Technology

Aldi Adopts GenAI Solutions for Product Copy and Attribution

Grocery retailer Aldi will use Digital Wave Technology’s generative artificial intelligence solutions in the United States to automate the process of making copies of products and their attribution.

Science & Technology

Apple Launches New MacBook Air Models

Apple on Wednesday, March 5, announced new MacBook Air models that upgrade the company’s bestselling laptop with a faster M4 chip and an updated video conferencing camera.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna CEO Says SaaS Companies to Consolidate as Customers Seek Hub of Knowledge

Klarna founder and chief executive officer Sebastian Siemiatkowski said last Tuesday, March 4, that companies operating in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) area are likely to consolidate as customers of firms in the appropriate category involved in the process of adopting artificial intelligence strive for the so-called hub of knowledge.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa Tap to Phone Adoption Grows 200%

Over the past year, adoption of a rapidly expanding Visa Tap to Phone technology has skyrocketed by 200% worldwide, enabling SMBs to accept transactions seamlessly and at low cost.

Blockchain & Crypto

Blockstream to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Lending Funds

Blockstream new institutional-grade Bitcoin investment solutions offer Bitcoin-native financing with different types of collateral.

Science & Technology

Apple Launches New iPad Air

Apple has unveiled new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with the M3 chip.

Finance & Economics

Stocks Drop Amid Trade-War Jitters

There is a downward tendency in stocks around the world, as concerns about the effects of a trade war on the economic situation have intensified, with an increase in flight to short-term bonds, gold, and safe haven currencies.

Finance & Economics

China Hits US Agriculture Amid Tariff Confrontation

On Tuesday, March 4, China demonstrated an instant proactive response to tariffs from the United States by deciding to raise levies on imports of US agricultural products and food worth $21 billion.

Finance & Economics

Claudia Sheinbaum to Announce Tariffs Countermeasures

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that on Sunday, March 9, she would announce tariffs and other measures in response to President of the United States Donald Trump’s decision to impose levies on Mexican goods.