Anthea Jeffery: Net zero will de-industrialise SA like Germany and the UK

How the DeepMind mafia brought the AI boom to London

The tech sector is buzzing in Britain. But can it ever be more than a US outpost?

Pembangunan industri EV tidak wajar disandar pada pelaburan asing

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembangunan industri kenderaan elektrik (EV) negara tidak wajar disandarkan kepada kemasukan pelaburan asing semata-mata. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata, ia harus diimbangi dengan lonjakan nilai tambah domestik, pemerkasaan rangkaian vendor tempatan dan pelaksanaan pemindahan teknologi. “Langkah strategik ini amat penting bagi memastikan ekosistem automotif tempatan kekal kompetitif, ... Read more The post Pembangunan industri EV tidak wajar disandar pada pelaburan asing appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Europe: Can it really ditch U.S. tech?

The continent has the scientists who could rival American innovation

5 Best Deel Alternatives in SA for UK Offshoring

South Africa has become one of the most attractive offshoring destinations for UK businesses, offering English-speaking professionals, near-perfect time zone alignment with London, and salary costs that can cut total employment spend by more than half. Deel is often the first name UK companies encounter when researching how to hire in South Africa. But Deel []

CSOs tour reveals investing in Electrochem is an opportunity, not a risk

The future of Ghana’s industrial transformation may well be taking shape along the shores of the Songor Lagoon. In an era where nations compete aggressively for investment and industrial relevance, Electrochem Ghana Limited has quietly built a compelling case for why strategic capital allocation can unlock extraordinary economic value. Economic history teaches that nations achieve []

Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Nigerian entrepreneurship has never been more ambitious. Across sectors including financial technology, software development, professional services, manufacturing and e-commerce, Nigerian businesses are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets and building organisations designed to compete internationally. Technology has made that ambition more achievable than ever before. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital payment platforms and remote collaboration tools [] The post Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs appeared first on Vanguard News.

What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?

What regulation will make the UK a world-leading financial center by 2035?

Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?

As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a 2tn revenue chasm?

Europe’s biggest tech CEOs have formed a standing lobby group with a direct line to von der Leyen

Seven of Europe’s largest technology companies have created a permanent dialogue with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, pressing the bloc to deregulate faster and let European firms consolidate. The group, which calls itself the European Tech Creators, collectively generates 417 billion in annual revenue, represents nearly 1.1 trillion in market capitalisation, and employs close [] This story continues at The Next Web

Why Krugman Thinks We Need Chinese Auto Tariffs

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, one industry sits squarely at the center of the debate: automobiles. Companies like Linamar depend on highly integrated supply chains that send components across borders multiple times before a vehicle is completed. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman argues that competition from China demands some trade barriers, while Council on Foreign Relations expert Shannon O’Neil says the region’s manufacturing strength depends on cross-border production. Supporters of the agreement warn that uncertainty poses the biggest risk to investment, jobs, and the future of a trade relationship that supports over a trillion dollars in annual commerce. (Source: Bloomberg)

TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says

Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.

Banijay’s Marco Bassetti and Jeff Zucker on Officially Completing Their $8 Billion All3Media Merger

It’s a done deal. RedBird IMI and Banijay have completed their 8 billion merger, led by Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti, respectively. With the Euro regulatory process wrapped, together they will run the production-distribution behemoth, which is headquartered in London and publicly traded. The merger brings together Banijay’s stable of hit shows and formats, including “Peaky Blinders” and “Big []

Meet the top 10 banks controlling trillions in assets across the continent

Explore Africa's evolving banking industry, driven by digital innovation and financial inclusion, featuring key institutions shaping the continent's financial future

XTransfer Returns to the Summer Davos Forum

SMEs Serve as a Buffer for Globalisation HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 July 2026 - XTransfer, the World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, attended the World Economic Forum's 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Dalian. Marking a new ...

America’s Cult of Obedience Is Crushing Innovation While China Outpaces Us

(NaturalNews) The Innovation Gap: A Tale of Two CountriesAmerica is falling behind in engineering and technology not because of a lack of funding or talent, but b...

Supply chains are becoming truth chains

Wolfgang Lehmacher on the advent of digital product passports and what it means for global trade. On January 1 2026, the European Union entered a new phase in trade. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism now requires importers of carbon-intensive goods to meet formal emissions-based obligations. Digital product passports are expanding across product categories, and VAT

EDITORIAL: An energy policy for the real world

Canada is ideally positioned to become both a conventional and clean energy superpower

Opinion| South Sudan’s financial reset: Currency swaps, hybrid regimes, and going digital

The global financial architecture is undergoing its most profound structural realignment since Bretton Woods. Buffeted The post Opinion| South Sudan’s financial reset: Currency swaps, hybrid regimes, and going digital appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Is it time to renationalize the CN rail network in Canada?

It has been 30 years since Canadian National was privatized, and Wall Street continues to profit at Canada’s expense The post Is it time to renationalize the CN rail network in Canada? appeared first on CCPA.

First India-Costa Rica JETCO Concludes with Focus on Reducing Trade Barriers and Boosting Investments

First India-Costa Rica JETCO Concludes with Focus on Reducing Trade Barriers and Boosting Investments New Delhi, Jul 8 (KNN) India and Costa Rica held the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting virtually on July 6-7 to review bilateral trade and explore opportunities to expand economic cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Vimal Anand, and Costa Rica's General Director of Foreign Trade, Adriana Castro. Both sides reviewed bilateral trade and investment relations and noted that bilateral merchandise trade reached around USD 391 million in 2025-26. They also discussed opportunities to expand trade and investment. The two countries discussed cooperation in standards, accreditation, certification, food safety, pharmaceutical regulation and export certification to facilitate trade and reduce technical barriers. India highlighted opportunities for cooperation in pharmaceuticals, digital technologies, manufacturing and innovation, while Costa Rica shared its experience in Central American trade integration and regional trade negotiations. Both sides agreed to strengthen business-to-business engagement, promote institutional cooperation and use the JETCO mechanism to advance bilateral trade, investment and sectoral cooperation. (KNN Bureau)

As Brazil’s digital economy expands, Salesforce implementation partners are stepping into the spotlight

It’s no secret that Brazil is one of the most influential tech markets in the Southern Hemisphere, driven by rapid digitalization, a thriving startup ecosystem, and significant investment by companies small and large. As Latin America’s largest economy, Brazil occupies a unique position within the region. The country’s vast domestic market, highly skilled workforce, and [] The post As Brazil’s digital economy expands, Salesforce implementation partners are stepping into the spotlight appeared first on Brazil Reports.

Ghana best placed to drive inter-regional trade — Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin says Ghana is strategically positioned to become a major trade and investment hub linking Africa, the Euro-Mediterranean region and the Gulf States. He attributed the country’s advantage to its stable political environment, strategic coastal location and improving transport and port infrastructure, which he said make Ghana The post Ghana best placed to drive inter-regional trade — Bagbin appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Beyond Discounts: Building a Sustainable Electronic Taxi Industry 

Advertorial The electronic taxi industry in Ethiopia has grown rapidly over the past decade, transforming the way people move around cities and creating new economic opportunities for thousands of drivers. As competition intensifies and new players enter the market, consumers are benefiting from lower fares, promotional offers, and a wider range of choices. While affordable []

La izquierda y la conquista de la fortaleza digital del capitalismo

¿Cómo pueden los movimientos enfrentarse al capitalismo digital, que ha alcanzado un grado de avance tecnológico sin precedentes? Rezgar Akrawi , July 1, 2026

World Bank approves $1.25 bln loan to Nigeria for economic development — Bloomberg

The financing will be directed toward developing capital markets, modernizing the digital economy and e-government, and expanding access to electricity

Anterix: The FCC Catalyst Has Passed. Commercialization Is Next

Anterix: The FCC Catalyst Has Passed. Commercialization Is Next

Indonesia delays e-commerce fee hikes for MSMEs merchants

Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman said the government and several e-commerce ...

This Industrial Revolution Is Not Like the Last One

Policymakers’ approach to automation won’t work for AI.

Moongipa Capital Finance Unveils Its Next Growth Chapter with Digital Transformation and Entry into Electric Vehicle Financing

New Delhi | July 2026 : Moongipa Capital Finance Ltd. (MCFL), a BSE Mainboard-listed and RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-ICC), today announced a major strategic expansion of its business with the launch of Electric Vehicle (EV) Financing and the strengthening of its digital lending infrastructure, reinforcing its vision of becoming a modern, technology-driven financial institution for India’s next phase of economic growth. Established in 1987, Moongipa Capital has evolved over nearly four decades from a traditional finance company into a regulated lending institution focused on combining strong governance with technology-led innovation. Today, the company is positioning itself to serve the

South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026: Recalibrating An Industrial Future

As Africa accelerates its industrialisation agenda, South Africa’s manufacturing sector continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s economic future. The South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026, held under the theme Recalibrating South Africa’s Industrial Edge, offered more than a platform for industry dialogue—it reflected an industry determined to redefine its place in a []

Malaysia's biggest tech challenge is talent, not infrastructure, says Mosti

NIBONG TEBAL, June 27 — Malaysia’s biggest challenge in becoming a technology-creating nation is no longer i...

With EU backing, QuantumDiamonds aims to speed up chip manufacturing

The race to produce more chips is on, and Europe is in. ASML, the Dutch company that has a near-monopoly on manufacturing the machines used for chipmaking, may soon no longer be an isolated success story. Like its U.S. counterpart, the European Chips Act aims to foster the semiconductor industry — in part thanks to []

Technically Speaking: Depop's AI mirror, Apple’s photo glow-up, Annie Ibiza’s E1 debut

The fashion tech our editor-at-large is loving this month - and why it deserves a spot on your radar

I tried to prove that ABC jerk wrong about EVs. It didn’t go to plan…

Australia's infrastructure is not only woefully underprepared for the deluge of electric vehicles coming, but it's also sullied my personal feud with the national broadcaster. The post I tried to prove that ABC jerk wrong about EVs. It didn’t go to plan appeared first on Crikey.

UK’s No.1 JAECOO J7 Drives OMODA & JAECOO’s UAE Growth Momentum

As OMODA JAECOO continues accelerating its expansion in the UAE, the brand has reached another significant global milestone with the JAECOO J7 ranking as the No.1 in the UK during the January-May period this year, highlighting the growing international recognition of its self-developed Super Hybrid System (SHS) technology. The achievement comes as OMODA [] The post UK’s No.1 JAECOO J7 Drives OMODA JAECOO’s UAE Growth Momentum appeared first on Middle East News 247.