Business

Cocoa farmers cut down trees for short-term gain, but keeping them is important – here’s why

The price of most chocolate bars has gone up worldwide in the past year, after cocoa bean prices rose dramatically in 2024. As cocoa prices shot up, many farmers in tropical cocoa-producing countries including Nigeria saw profits rise. With new cocoa farms opening up on the edges of the forested areas, trees are often cut...

Australia’s new military AI policy comes at a crucial time. The challenge is turning it into practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a central role in the ongoing Middle East war. The United States, for example, has confirmed it is using the technology to identify potential targets and accelerate decision-making. This is part of a growing trend. And in some cases it’s leading to mounting civilian deaths. Against this backdrop, Australia’s Department...

Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption

Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption by : Reuters Source link

IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of US$88.327 million (SDR 69.40 million) to Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility. Malawi is the first low-income country to make use of the Food Shock Window since it was adopted by the Executive Board last...

Techno

Rolling Plan 2026 for ICT Standardisation: strengthening the link between policy and implementation

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit “Cookie Settings” to provide a controlled consent. Read More by : Serena Dell’Agli on 2026-03-24 09:59:00 Source link...

AssoSoftware aderisce alla Italian Digital SME Alliance

The post AssoSoftware aderisce alla Italian Digital SME Alliance appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Serena Dell’Agli on 2026-03-04 09:37:00 Source link #AssoSoftware #aderisce #alla #Italian #Digital #SME #Alliance

The legacy of StandICT.eu 2026: Driving European leadership in ICT standardisation

The post The legacy of StandICT.eu 2026: Driving European leadership in ICT standardisation appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Gabriele Casalini on 2026-03-06 08:32:00 Source link #legacy #StandICT.eu #Driving #European #leadership #ICT #standardisation

Italian technology associations join the network of DIGITAL SME

The post Italian technology associations join the network of DIGITAL SME appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Sofia Gottarelli on 2026-03-03 08:21:00 Source link #Italian #technology #associations #join #network #DIGITAL #SME

Economy

THE GETAWAY

On 29th November 2023, shareholders of United Investments Limited (UIL) will be called upon to ratify a decision of the Board redefining the course of the group and its people. From shareholders, middlemen  to regulators, they all seem to have found a convenient corner in this looping circle. The story of UIL is an absolute...

Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 “Harvesting the fruits of the digital age” Introduction Dia dhuit, It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of… by : European Commission on 2022-09-30 12:30:07 Source link #Keynote #speech #EVP #Vestager #IBEC #conference

State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. by : European Commission on 2022-10-01 06:54:08 Source link #State #aid #Commission #approves #aid #support #resolution #Polish #Getin #Noble #Bank #S.A

World

BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices, January minutes show

BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices, January minutes show by : Reuters Source link

NASA to invest $20 billion in lunar base over seven years

NASA to invest $20 billion in lunar base over seven years by : Investing.com Source link