EU Lawmakers Vote to Limit AI Use, Ban Public Face-Scanning
The European Parliament voted to completely ban real-time, remote biometric surveillance — a decision that will put lawmakers
2023-06-14 21:56
Billionaire Niel, Partners Make €1.1 Billion Approach for French Grocer Casino
Billionaire Xavier Niel and two partners approached ailing French grocer Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA with a €1.1 billion ($1.19
2023-06-14 20:58
Why Billionaires Are Circling Debt-Laden Grocer Casino: Q&A
The tussle over the future of Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA is heating up, with telecom billionaire Xavier Niel and
2023-06-14 20:28
BlackRock and Brookfield Are Beting Big on Tiny Solar Farms in Chile
Some of the world’s biggest fund managers are piling in to a quirky Chilean business model that offers
2023-06-14 19:23
Nigeria Said to Be Near Decision to Let Naira Trade More Freely
Nigeria is on the verge of making a decision to allow its local currency to trade more freely
2023-06-14 19:17
Marcelo Claure of SoftBank Fame Has a New Venture Firm
Marcelo Claure, the former chief operating officer of SoftBank Group Corp., has a new gig: executive chairman and
2023-06-14 18:52
HSBC’s Head of Global Banking Sustainability Takes Sabbatical
HSBC Holdings Plc’s head of global banking sustainability, Alexi Chan, is planning to take a five-month sabbatical starting
2023-06-14 18:25
Shell Plans to Sell Stake in Pakistan Unit Amid Economic Crisis
Shell Plc is planning to sell a stake in its Pakistan unit in a setback for the South
2023-06-14 18:23
Ghana’s Surprise Uptick in Inflation May See Rate Hikes Return
Ghana’s inflation rate unexpectedly rose in May, adding pressure on the central bank to resume rate hikes next
2023-06-14 18:21
South African business confidence slips slightly in May
JOHANNESBURG South African business confidence fell slightly in May, with lower trade volumes, fewer tourists and a weaker
2023-06-14 17:58
Prosus Issues Profit Warning as Tencent’s Earnings Decline
Prosus NV issued a profit warning for its fiscal 2023 after a decline in profit at Tencent Holdings
2023-06-14 17:58
Swedish Inflation Tops Forecasts After Beyoncé Gig Fills Hotels
Swedish core inflation slowed less than expected in May as Beyoncé fans flooding Stockholm may have driven an
2023-06-14 17:52