Business and Technology
Schneider Electric’s $22.6 Billion PTC Deal Puts It in the Global Industrial AI Race
The anticipated acquisition would give the French energy technology company more heft in industrial software. The deal still needs approval, and investors have questioned its cost.
Op-Ed: The Trillion Dollar AI Bet Dividing the Market
The large scale of AI capital expenditure is followed by an increasing divergence in overall market sentiment, bringing to light the vulnerability of the market to investor expectations.
Britain’s New AI Pitch: The Referee
With the King and Prime Minister in coordination, the United Kingdom has restated its intention to be a global arbiter on frontier AI regulation— first at a Scottish summit, and next at the G20.
Nigeria and US Sign Critical Minerals Framework at UN General Assembly
Nigeria and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the UNGA sidelines, which plans to deepen cooperation between the two countries and aims to attract increased US investment in Nigeria’s mining sector in the future, with a focus on critical minerals.
Super Micro Computer Shares Plunge 33% Following DOJ Indictment Over $2.5B Illegal AI Server Shipments to China
Super Micro Computer faced indictment by the DOJ for failing to disclose the $2.5 billion in illegal shipments of American AI technology to China.
Op-ed: How Tariff Dodging and the AI Revenue Mirage Risk a Global Recession
Silicon Valley is waking up with a $700 billion hangover. What appeared to be a genius strategy to evade tariffs in late 2025 by stockpiling AI hardware before a new wave of aggressive tariffs has seemingly turned into a front-loading trap that threatens the already fragile global economy.
Op-ed: Iranian Intellectual Property in the US Tech Industry Might be the Next National Security Panic
As tensions with Iran rise, fears once aimed at foreign tech firms like TikTok may shift toward Iranian-American innovators.
The Black Market for iPhones: How Pakistan's Tax Policy Built a Shadow Tech Economy
Pakistan’s steep import taxes and PTA registration rules were meant to control the smartphone market. Instead, they created a booming underground one.
Soaring Oil Prices Hover at All-Time High. Prevailing dynamics for international markets
Growing oil prices are causing headwinds in all sectors of the economy, undermining the spending reliefs of the One Big Beautiful Bill
India Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance to Secure AI and Chip Supply Chains
New Delhi is now part of a major 10-nation agreement on securing technology and economy, working to protect its supply chains from countries of concern.
Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 0.5% amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its short-term interest rate at 0.5% in its March 19 meeting. The decision was widely expected, reflecting the central bank’s cautious approach as U.S. trade policies and a slowing Chinese economy weigh on Japan’s outlook.
TSMC’s $100 Billion US Expansion Causes Controversy and Uncertainty among Citizens
Taiwanese President and Company’s CEO Claim the Decision to Expand in the US is a Strategic Move, not Political.
US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Expected to Impact Key Industries
What will President Trump’s Tariffs mean for foreign brands, domestic production costs, and local consumers?
Taiwanese Economics Ministry Officials in Washington to Discuss Semiconductor Tariff Threats
Taiwanese Economics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei states that officials from his ministry have been in Washington since Tuesday on a “routine visit” to U.S. President Donald Trump following his Jan. 27 threats of a “25, 50 or even 100 percent” tariff on semiconductors.
Elon Musk and OpenAI Bid War: Will His 93.4 Billion Bid Absorb the AI Giant into His Tech Empire?
Billionaire Elon Musk sets sights on OpenAI—battling former co-founder Sam Altman for control over Tech Industry
Global Gateway: The Realities of Morocco’s Renewable Energy Development
Unlike other countries in the MENA region, Morocco is not a gas-producing nor oil-producing country. The North African nation heavily relies on fossil fuel imports to provide energy to its population, with 90 percent of the country’s energy needs for both commercial and residential use met through imported natural gas and other fossil fuels, according to the World Bank.
Op-Ed: Why a semiconductor economy could make Arizona as the next tech hub in America
In the rapidly changing world of digitalization and technology, semiconductors seem to have become the next big thing in tech. Where these microchips for algorithms and digital devices go, is where the money follows.
Op-Ed: Is this the end of Ozempic’s rule?
Ozempic, a semaglutide drug (GLP-1) originally made to treat diabetes, is a word that has grown to become a part of the cultural lexicon.
As Global Luxury Sales Fall, the High-Fashion Industry Grapples
Post COVID-19, the luxury industry has taken hits after hits from multiple angles and aspects. The novelty is wearing off for entry-level consumers which discourages mass purchases, and the purchase power weakening amongst a massive revenue source - Chinese customers - waning economic prospects.