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MAS and Indian Department of Economic Affairs sign MoU on Fintech projects

Jun 04, 2018 12:20 pm UTC| Fintech Research & Analysis Insights & Views Commentary

Singapore has repeated history in instituting bilateral relationships through its pursuit of Fintech growth. The MOU was said to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) that will be co-chaired by Jacqueline Loh, MAS Deputy...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Dubai takes-up digital Silk Road project backed by Blockchain

Jun 04, 2018 11:02 am UTC| Fintech Commentary Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Dubai has swiftly developed a hub for blockchain innovation in the recent past. Umpteen number of prospective options are lined up with the backing of the local government, but yet to be explored in detail. One of the...

FxWirePro: GBP/JPY theta shorts more imminent in PRBS to sync with OTC indications

Jun 04, 2018 08:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

OTC updates: The OTC indications of GBPJPY are also substantiating the above-stated bearish stances if you glance at the positively skewed IVs of GBPJPY of 2m tenors signify the mounting hedgers interests in OTM put...

FxWirePro: Sterling gains momentary momentum on UK manufacturing PMIs, bears still linger ahead of constructive and service PMIs – Deploy short hedge

Jun 04, 2018 08:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Weve recently noted that the UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.4 in May 2018 from the previous months 17-month low of 53.9, and well above market expectations of 53.5. Output growth accelerated mainly due to the steepest...

Initial Coin Offering Series

French Govt releases essence of ICOs regulatory frameworks

Jun 04, 2018 05:18 am UTC| Fintech Research & Analysis Insights & Views

We at EconoTimes find it necessary to shed some light on ICO regulations as over $8.8 billion has been invested via Initial Coin Offerings since the beginning of 2016. The SEC has already taken action on ICOs, including...

Trolls, fanboys and lurkers: understanding online commenting culture shows us how to improve it

Jun 03, 2018 21:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Do you call that a haircut? I hope you didnt pay for it. Oh please this is rubbish, youre a disgrace to yourself and your profession. These are just two examples of comments that have followed articles I have...

Growing cities face challenges of keeping the masses moving up, down and across

Jun 03, 2018 21:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Cities worldwide face the problems and possibilities of volume: the stacking and moving of people and things within booming central business districts. We see this especially around mass public transport hubs. As cities...

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Economy

U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Oil Markets

Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran continue to intensify, significantly impacting global energy markets and international diplomacy. U.S. naval forces recently intercepted a sanctioned vessel, the M/V...

Canadian Dollar Outlook: Resilient Performance Driven by Oil Prices and Market Dynamics

The Canadian dollar (CAD) has demonstrated notable resilience among G10 currencies in recent weeks, even as domestic economic data shows signs of softness. According to Goldman Sachs, this strength comes despite...

U.S.-Iran Conflict Stalls as Diplomatic Efforts Collapse and Global Oil Tensions Rise

Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran have faded as negotiations remain stalled, prolonging uncertainty in global markets and geopolitics. Efforts to end the two-month conflict...

U.S. Sanctions Target Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Purchases

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., a major Chinese independent refinery, over its large-scale purchases of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products. The...

US Dollar Weakens as Iran Talks Boost Risk Appetite in Forex Market

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday as global investors shifted toward riskier assets, encouraged by renewed diplomatic signals between the United States and Iran. This movement in the forex market reflects growing...

Politics

Starmer Faces Political Pressure as Mandelson Appointment Controversy Impacts UK Markets

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a firm stance amid growing backlash over his controversial decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador. Despite increasing political pressure and calls for resignation,...

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Raises New Security Concerns for U.S. Leaders

A shooting incident during the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night has reignited concerns about the safety and security of Americas top political figures amid rising political violence. The...

Taiwan Minister Visits Eswatini Amid Airspace Dispute and China Pressure Claims

Taiwans Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has arrived in Eswatini, reaffirming Taipeis determination to expand its global presence despite alleged interference from China. His visit comes shortly after Taiwan accused Beijing...

Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Devastate Dnipro, Killing 10 and Injuring Dozens

Russian forces launched a series of intense drone and missile attacks on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens in one of the most prolonged assaults in recent months. The...

Ukraine Marks 40 Years Since Chornobyl Disaster Amid Ongoing War Risks

Ukraine is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster under the shadow of continued conflict with Russia, raising fresh concerns about nuclear safety in the region. The 1986 explosion at reactor...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Judge Dismisses Elon Musk’s Fraud Claims Against OpenAI, Trial to Proceed on Remaining Allegations

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed key fraud claims brought by Elon Musk in his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle. The ruling,...

$16B Michigan Data Center Project Boosts U.S. AI Infrastructure Expansion

Related Digital, a major data center developer, announced on Friday that it has secured $16 billion in financing to support the construction of a large-scale data center campus in Michigan. This significant investment...

U.S. Raises Alarm Over Chinese AI Firms’ Alleged IP Theft Through Model Distillation

The U.S. State Department has launched a global diplomatic effort to highlight what it describes as large-scale intellectual property theft by Chinese artificial intelligence companies. According to a diplomatic cable...

DeepSeek Launches V4 AI Models with Enhanced Reasoning and 1M Token Context Window

DeepSeek has unveiled preview versions of its latest open-source artificial intelligence models, marking a significant step forward in AI performance and reasoning capabilities. The new releases, DeepSeek-V4-Pro and...

Amazon Stock Rises as Meta Expands AWS Partnership for AI Infrastructure

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares climbed around 2% শুক্রবার morning after Meta revealed a major expansion of its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), signaling strong momentum in the growing artificial intelligence...