BYD, the world's largest electric car maker, is under investigation by the European Parliament for alleged labor abuses at its Hungary factory. A watchdog reported that contractors forced workers to endure excessive hours and poor conditions, similar to a 2024 scandal at a BYD factory in Brazil involving slave-like labor. The allegations mark the first time labor abuses tied to a Chinese auto firm in the EU have been formally raised with the European Commission. BYD has not responded to requests for comment, while EU authorities are also silent. The case highlights risks amid BYD's rapid expansion in Europe, where it is gaining market share despite EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars.
A regional nonprofit health plan reduced its Transparency in Coverage machine-readable file (MRF) production time from 45 days to less than 24 hours by integrating TALON's platform directly with its claims administration system. This eliminated a com...
ASUS has introduced two new Chromebooks in the US market: the budget-friendly CM15 laptop and the versatile CM32 Detachable 2-in-1 device. Both run on the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, offer up to 12 hours of battery life, and feature military-gra...
Slate Medicines, a biotech firm focused on migraine treatments, has appointed Mark W. Hahn to its Board of Directors. Hahn brings over 25 years of experience in life sciences, including leading companies through financial milestones and FDA approvals...
The global clinical trials market is projected to grow from $135.51 billion in 2026 to $176.32 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.8%. Growth is fueled by advances in AI-enabled trial design, decentralized and hybrid trial platforms, and increasing deman...
The global hybrid robots market is projected to grow from $5.68 billion in 2026 to $10.03 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15.3%. Growth is fueled by advances in AI, autonomous operations, and smart manufacturing, alongside rising demand for robots in...
