Business

Factbox-What links have Trump and his allies maintained with Gulf states? By Reuters

DUBAI (Reuters) – Donald Trump, who won a second term in office with his victory in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, and several of his allies continued to engage with the most powerful and wealthy Gulf countries after his first term ended in 2020. They have forged multi-million dollar business deals and engaged in quiet, behind-the-scenes...

Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts

Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions. In Africa, urbanisation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Cities are expanding rapidly to accommodate a booming population and a surging demand for jobs, housing and infrastructure. This can make life in many...

managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region

Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region’s urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022. The need to feed this population will put pressure on land and water resources. I’m...

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

DIGITAL SME White Paper – Skills for European digital leadership: An evidence-based blueprint towards the Union of Skills

The post DIGITAL SME White Paper – Skills for European digital leadership: An evidence-based blueprint towards the Union of Skills appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Caterina Bortolaso on 2024-10-07 08:08:56 Source link #DIGITAL #SME #White #Paper #Skills #European #digital #leadership #evidencebased #blueprint #Union #Skills

Changes to the EU Cloud Services Cybersecurity Certification Scheme put EU citizens’ data at risk: A Call for Digital Sovereignty

The post Changes to the EU Cloud Services Cybersecurity Certification Scheme put EU citizens’ data at risk: A Call for Digital Sovereignty appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : James Philpot on 2024-09-05 12:06:35 Source link #Cloud #Services #Cybersecurity #Certification #Scheme #put #citizens #data #risk #Call #Digital #Sovereignty

1.500.000€ available to support cybersecurity standardisation experts

Cyberstand Project Funding EU Cybersecurity and Standards Experts to support implementation of Cyber Resilience Act The Cyberstand project is making […] The post 1.500.000€ available to support cybersecurity standardisation experts appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : James Philpot on 2024-08-05 08:31:35 Source link #1.500.000 #support #cybersecurity #standardisation #experts

600.000€ available for SMEs to validate FLUIDOS Edge Processing System

The application process for the second FLUIDOS Open Call is now open with 600.000€ available for SMEs to validate the […] The post 600.000€ available for SMEs to validate FLUIDOS Edge Processing System appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : James Philpot on 2024-08-05 08:40:47 Source link #SMEs #validate #FLUIDOS #Edge #Processing #System

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

Fed to be cautious following Trump victory, Nomura says in hawkish shift By Investing.com

investing.com — The political dust hasn’t even settled since Donald Trump’s decisive victory, but some on Wall Street are already reining in their forecasts for rate cuts, expecting a more cautious Federal Reserve. Nomura said it now expects the Federal Reserve to cut just once in 2025 following a pause with another 50 basis points...

China’s Xpeng bets on extended-range hybrid tech to boost sales By Reuters

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Xpeng (NYSE:) unveiled its extended-range hybrid technology on Wednesday, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker bets on a pivot to such products that are more cost-competitive than pure EVs to boost sales and improve profitability. Its “Kunpeng Super Electric System” enables a car to drive more than 1,400 kilometres with an internal...