AI startup Perplexity makes $34. 5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser

Bloomberg|Published

AI startup Perplexity has made a surprising $34. 5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser, anticipating potential antitrust requirements. What does this mean for ...

Milei’s FX reforms spur worst corporate default wave since 2020

Bloomberg|Published

Javier Milei’s reforms have stabilised Argentina’s foreign exchange market, but they also trigger the worst wave of corporate defaults since the pandemic, raising ...

Growthpoint announces leadership changes with Estienne de Klerk as new Group CEO

Edward West|Published

Growthpoint Properties has announced significant leadership changes, appointing Estienne de Klerk as Group CEO and José Snyders as Group CFO, effective from July ...

Zambia warns US visa bond will cause financial 'strain'

AFP|Published

The measure announced Tuesday, which also applies to nationals of Malawi, takes effect on August 20 as part of a one-year pilot project aimed at reducing visa overstays ...

Nvidia to pay US 15% of AI chip sales to China: reports

AFP|Published

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday and agreed to give the federal government the cut from its revenues, a ...

Average US tariffs top 20%, back to 1910s levels: WTO and IMF

AFP|Published

US tariffs have surged to an average of 20. 1%, the highest since the early 1910s, following new duties that took effect recently. This significant increase, as ...

UK resets ties with Zimbabwe in push for critical minerals

Bloomberg|Published

Zimbabwe and the UK are rekindling diplomatic ties after nearly three decades of tension, driven by a global surge in demand for critical minerals, leading to a ...

Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies?

AFP|Published

Tesla has previously accepted payments in bitcoin, while Trump Media soon plans to offer crypto investment products.

Solid gold, royal missives and Nobel noms: how to win Trump over

AFP|Published

The Republican billionaire president is known for loving all that glitters -- as evidenced by the gilded revamp of his office -- and also loves seeing his name in ...

Indonesia cracks down on pirate protest flag

AFP|Published

The Jolly Roger skull and bones with a straw hat -- from Japanese anime series "One Piece" -- has been fluttering from a rising number of trucks, cars and homes. ...

Trump announces 100% chip tariff, pressuring Asian producers

AFP|Published

Donald Trump has announced a controversial 100% tariff on semiconductors from firms that do not invest in the United States, triggering significant volatility in ...

Trump signs executive order to address reputational risk in banking

Philippa Larkin|Published

President Trump has signed an executive order titled 'Guaranteeing fair banking for all Americans' that combats politically-motivated debanking practices. The order ...

Apple to hike investment in US to $600bn over four years

AFP|Published

Apple's commitment to invest an additional $100 billion in the US brings its total pledge to $600 billion over four years, a move that could reshape the tech landscape ...

Natural disasters caused $135bn in economic losses in first half of 2025: Swiss Re

Bloomberg|Published

Discover how the Los Angeles wildfires contributed to a staggering $135bn in global economic losses in the first half of 2025, as reported by reinsurer Swiss Re. ...

Trump wants to stop banks from de-banking conservatives and crypto. Here’s what to know

Washington Post|Published

As President Trump prepares to issue an executive order targeting banks that de-bank clients for political reasons, what does this mean for the future of financial ...

Italy fines fast-fashion giant Shein for 'green' claims

AFP|Published

Italy's competition watchdog has fined Shein €1 million for misleading claims about its environmental practices, raising concerns about the fast-fashion industry's ...

The $147 billion green hydrogen bubble that BP helped burst

Bloomberg|Published

Australia's aspirations to lead in green hydrogen are faltering as BP exits a major project, raising questions about the future of renewable energy investments. ...

Brazil vows to fight Trump tariff 'injustice'

AFP|Published

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said the tariffs announced Wednesday were "more favorable" than expected, with several key export products exempted.

Puppet ban in Indonesian capital threatens buskers

AFP|Published

Performances featuring the puppets -- originally used by Jakarta's Betawi people to ward off evil spirits -- will be allowed only at set events.