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Science & Technology

Amazon Presents New Slate of AI Models

Amazon has announced a new slate of artificial intelligence platforms, known as foundation models, which, among other things, allow users to generate text materials, images, and videos.

Fintech & Ecommerce

La Banque Postale to Finance Energy Renovations With New Impact Card

La Banque Postale, collaborating with WWF France, has become the first traditional bank in France to introduce an impact credit card aimed at supporting energy renovations for sustainability-focused homeowners.

Finance & Economics

China Bans Export of Key Minerals to US

China has banned the export to the United States of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony, which can be used for military purposes.

Science & Technology

US Imposes New Restrictions China’s Chips

The United States on Monday, December 2, launched the third restrictive measures against China’s semiconductor industry in the last three years, reducing the scope of export opportunities to this Asian country.

Fintech & Ecommerce

TD Bank Joins Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition to Boost Reforestation Efforts in Canada

TD Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition, has introduced a standout initiative allowing MBNA cardholders to support reforestation efforts in Canada.

Science & Technology

Amazon Debuts AWS Data Transfer Terminals

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that its data transfer terminal offering has become available online.

Science & Technology

Kioxia Sets Price Range for IPO

Bain Capital-backed chip manufacturer Kioxia has set a tentative price in the range of 1,390 to 1,520 yen ($9.22 to $10.09) per equity for its initial public offering (IPO) of shares.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Czech Online Grocer Rohlik Reaches Nearly $2 Billion Valuation

The valuation of Czech online grocer Rohlik Group has reached 1.85 billion euros ($1.95 billion), which is almost twice the figure observed three years ago.

Finance & Economics

European Manufacturing Activity Demonstrates Decline

Last month, a sharp decrease in the level of manufacturing activity was recorded in Europe, and a further downward dynamic of demand became an obstacle to any hopes for an early recovery of the indicator.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut Faces UK Fraud Lawsuit

Revolut Ltd. is facing a lawsuit in the United Kingdom, as a result of which this fintech brand can pay 700,000 euros ($735,880) to a Serbian energy company as part of a fraud claim.

Finance & Economics

US Raises Cap on Small Business Loans

The White House has raised the cap on small business loans.

Finance & Economics

Foreign Investments in China Demonstrate Decline

Analysts say that the outlook for the growth of foreign direct investment in China is facing a new challenge amid the return of Donald Trump, who won the United States presidential election last month, to the White House.

Finance & Economics

Chinese Economist Calls for 5% GDP Target in 2025

China should set an economic growth target of about 5% for 2025, an indicator similar to the analogous goal for the current year.

Finance & Economics

JPMorgan Gets Fined in Singapore for Manager Misconduct

JPMorgan Chase relationship managers allegedly misrepresented or withheld key pricing details, causing clients to pay spreads exceeding agreed rates, said the Central Bank of Singapore.

Blockchain & Crypto

SEC Sues Touzi Capital for Misleading Investors

According to the SEC, Touzi Capital stated investor funds would finance crypto mining operations, but they were used for unrelated expenses instead.

Fintech & Ecommerce

ADB Partners Mastercard to Boost Financing for MSMEs

ADB and Mastercard share a common goal to foster inclusive economic growth, particularly in developing economies where MSMEs are the backbone of the business ecosystem.