Europe Rethinks US Travel as Political Tensions and Policy Shifts Redefine Destination Appeal

Recent comments and high-profile meetings by President Trump have prompted many Europeans to reconsider their travel plans to the United States. In particular, the explosive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and provocative remarks regarding Greenland have struck a chord with travelers across the continent. For numerous Europeans, the president’s confrontational style and unfiltered rhetoric…

US Tariffs Shake Global Supply Chains: Corporations Reconfigure for a New Trade Reality

Amid the imposition of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports—and the suspension of some levies on Canada and Mexico—corporate America is swiftly adapting its strategies to mitigate the impact. From higher consumer prices to bold shifts in sourcing and production, companies are reconfiguring their supply chains and reshoring production in an effort to preserve…

Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave Eyes Up to $32 Billion Valuation as AI IPO Marks a New Era

CoreWeave, a prominent player in the rapidly expanding field of AI infrastructure, is setting its sights on a valuation as high as $32 billion on a fully diluted basis. This ambitious target is driven by the explosive demand for artificial intelligence services, which has surged as companies around the globe accelerate digital transformation efforts. As…

Accenture Revises Full-Year Revenue Forecast Amid Robust AI Demand

Accenture has revised its full-year revenue forecast upward, driven by robust demand for its services that help clients integrate artificial intelligence into their operations. The company’s decision to raise the lower end of its annual revenue forecast reflects growing market confidence in its ability to deliver high-impact digital transformation projects across a wide range of…

US Steel Buyers Shaken by Tariffs: Adapting to a New Trade Reality

The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminium by the United States has sent shockwaves through the global steel trade. American importers, once reliant on established suppliers, are now scrambling to avoid the punitive costs associated with these tariffs. With contract cancellations and urgent renegotiations underway, businesses are actively seeking more…

AI on the Brink: Google’s DeepMind’s Vision for Human-Level Intelligence in 5 to 10 Years

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, has set an ambitious forecast for the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI)—systems that can match or even surpass human capabilities—predicting that significant breakthroughs may emerge within the next five to 10 years. His projection reflects a cautious optimism grounded in recent advancements in machine learning, where task-specific systems…

Intel’s New CEO Sets Bold Course for Manufacturing and AI Transformation

Intel’s incoming CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is spearheading a comprehensive overhaul of the company’s manufacturing operations and AI strategy. The plan focuses on revamping Intel’s in-house production processes with cutting-edge technologies, such as the new “18A” process, and restarting the development of next-generation AI chips. This move aims to reinvigorate the company’s core capabilities, which have…

China Accelerates Nuclear Fusion Race, Leaving The U.S. In Its Wake

China is aggressively ramping up its investment in nuclear fusion research, allocating approximately $1.5 billion annually to this cutting-edge technology—nearly double the funding currently provided by the U.S. federal government. This surge in spending has allowed Beijing to push forward with new fusion reactor projects at a record pace, outstripping U.S. efforts that continue to…