Luxembourg has thrown its weight behind OQ Technology, pumping millions into the startup's satellite project. The investment, part of OQ Tech's 30 million euro Series B funding round, aims to boost the tiny country's space industry. OQ Tech plans to launch 20 more satellites by the end of next year
HSBC has made a big change. They've picked Pam Kaur to be their first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a big deal for the bank, as it's been a while since they made such a significant leadership switch. Pam will start her new job on January 1st, taking over from Jon Bingham who was temp
Recently, big tech companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok have taken down social media accounts linked to a Russian drone factory in Tatarstan. These accounts were used to recruit young foreign women, mainly from Africa, to work in the factory. The recruitment posts promised a free trip to Russia a
China's markets have been on a roller coaster lately, with the government rolling out major stimulus plans. From cutting interest rates to boosting bank cash reserves and supporting stock markets, the Chinese government is going all out. The CSI 300 index, which tracks top stocks, has even jumped by
The U. S. government is in the final stage of reviewing new rules aimed at controlling investments in China's sensitive technologies. These technologies include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, microelectronics, and quantum computing. The proposal, under review by the Treasury Department, re
Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu
A huge investment is hitting the Indian film scene! Pharmaceutical bigwig Adar Poonawalla is pouring around $119 million into celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. This puts Dharma's value at about $238 million, with Poonawalla's firm seizing a 50% stake.
Photos online show a massive apartment building in China claimed to house 30, 000 people. The building, called Regent International Center, is real and stands in Hangzhou's Qianjiang Century City. But can it really fit 30, 000 residents? Experts can't agree. Some say it's close to 20, 000, while oth
Logistics tech leaders recently met at an event to discuss strategy for maximizing technology investments in challenging markets. The key takeaway? Be smart about selecting and using tech. They suggested reviewing how current tools are used, getting employee feedback, and finding opportunities to im
Hey there, young investor! So, you're curious about Bitcoin, huh? Let's break it down. As of October 2024, one Bitcoin (BTC) is worth around $67, 639. 71, up a tiny bit from yesterday. That's after it hit a high of over $73, 000 in March 2024. Pretty impressive, right? Bitcoin's been around since 2
