Bouygues Telecom, alongside Free-iliad Group and Orange, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire most of Altice France's SFR assets, excluding some subsidiaries and overseas operations. This strategic move aims to enhance investment in French digital infrastructure, improve broadband network resilience, and support technological innovation. Bouygues Telecom plans to expand its customer base significantly, especially in B2C and B2B markets, and ensure a smooth transition for SFR customers. The deal, valued at around €20.35 billion, awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2027, potentially creating substantial synergies and strengthening France's digital sovereignty.
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
Alibaba and Baidu shares rose after Apple received approval from China's Cyberspace Administration to include Apple Intelligence, integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model and Baidu's AI features into Apple devices in China. This partnership allows users t...
Ondo Finance has introduced the first tokenized stock representations backed by DTCC tokenized entitlements, joining major financial firms in a significant tokenization initiative. This move highlights Ondo's unique position in building infrastructur...
Leading Japanese companies, startups, and research institutions are developing specialized AI models using NVIDIA Nemotron open models to address Japan's unique language, industrial, and workforce challenges. These AI applications range from enterpri...
