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China issues 800 bln yuan via financial instruments to expand investment
China has completed the issuance of 800 billion yuan (about 119 billion U.S. dollars) under its 2026 new policy-based financial instruments as of Wednesday, channeling funds to key projects to expand effective investment, according to three policy banks.The China Development…
Xiaomi-affiliated capital makes another chip-sector move: Hanxing Venture Capital takes stakes in two semiconductor firms on the same day
Business registration records on the Tianyancha app show that Wuhan Archimedes Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Xinciyuan Semiconductor (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. recently completed corporate registration changes in succession, with Hanxing Venture Capital Co., Ltd. added as a shareholder in both companies.
DBS Indonesia and Bank Central Asia Deny Merger Rumours
DBS has rejected claims that its Indonesian subsidiary could merge with Bank Central Asia (BCA) through a share exchange. The Straits Times reported that the speculation circulated on Indonesian social media as BCA shares rallied on 28 October.
From cultural influence to commercial power: Building Africa’s creative economy
Africa’s creative economy faces both visibility and commercial challenges. While the continent has no shortage of talent and cultural influence, it lacks the infrastructure needed to enable access to capital, new markets and compete internationally.
Consumer Confidence in France Falls to Lowest Level Since 2013
Consumer confidence in France tumbled to its lowest level since June 2013, after nationwide protests and a selloff of government bonds raised questions on the feasibility of the country’s fiscal outlook.
Technology & AI
AI is killing off entry-level cybersecurity jobs | Information Age
Many Australian companies have replaced entry-level cybersecurity staff with AI, according to Barracuda Research. Image: Shutterstock AI-based cybersecurity technologies have improved so much that 45 per cent of Australian firms have replaced entry-level security workers with AI, according to new…
Trump pushes to rebrand AI as ‘super intelligence’ in bid to reshape tech narrative
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump is pushing to replace the term “artificial intelligence” in government language, arguing the widely used label is inaccurate and should be scrapped in favor of what he calls “super” intelligence.
Sony ISP subsidiary data breach exposes 2.5 million customer records
Sony Network Communications has confirmed a data breach that compromised approximately 2.5 million records containing current and former customers’ personal information.
Using artificial intelligence to step up the fight against doping
The use of artificial intelligence in the fight against doping was one of the key topics at the 3rd Anti-Doping Summit of Central and Eastern European Countries, held in Santorini with the participation of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) officials and…
PwC Confirms Cybersecurity Incident Involving Employee Learning Records
PwC on Oct. 23 said it was aware of a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party vendor used to host company employee learning records, the day after a cyber extortion group claimed to have stolen 590 gigabytes of company data.
Geopolitics & Trade
Gharibabadi: Diplomacy Must Deliver Results
WANA (Oct 29) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, has stressed the need for Iran’s diplomatic apparatus to play a more active and results-oriented role in defending the country’s national rights and interests.
The NATO Quantum Technology Roadmap and its Global Implications
In September 2026, NATO released its Quantum Technology Roadmap, which identifies the increasing importance of quantum technology-enabled defence and security applications and lays out clear pathways for operational deployment.
Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says
The Trump administration and the Kremlin are discussing the possible lifting of US sanctions on Russia’s multibillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund, Russian state media quoted a Kremlin aide as saying, in what would be another US concession to Moscow in negotiations…
GameSir G7 Pro Sunset Boulevard & Ocean Breeze: Unofficial GTA 6 controllers for Xbox now available for pre-order
GameSir has unveiled two new Xbox controllers—the G7 Pro Sunset Boulevard Edition and the G7 Pro Ocean Breeze Edition—whose colors and palm tree motifs are strongly reminiscent of GTA 6.
NPT withdrawal returns to Iran debate as diplomacy gains pace
The proposed Cyberspace Regulation Bill is being examined by a parliamentary committee, but its official text remains unpublished, Iranian news outlet Jamaran reported. Parliament received the proposal on August 3, but lawmakers reviewing it have declined to disclose its provisions.
Science & Green Tech
Shionogi Wins NEDO Award for Quantum-Assisted Drug Discovery
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) (“D-Wave“), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that its customer Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
Scatec Secures $217 Mn Financing for Egypt’s Dandara Solar Project
The financing, provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Investment Bank (EIB), will cover around 80% of the first phase’s estimated $271 million capital expenditure.
CRISPR Therapeutics CFO receives 18,000 options
SEC Form 4 Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
CRISPR Screen Reveals How Ovarian Cancer Cells Resist Niraparib
Ovarian cancer remains the most lethal gynecological malignancy, and one of its most stubborn clinical problems is therapeutic resistance, particularly in tumors with proficient homologous recombination repair that are treated with PARP inhibitors such as Niraparib.
Stacks Founder Warns That Quantum Computing Concerns Are Limiting Bitcoin’s Growth
CoinDesk reports: Stacks founder Muneeb Ali said that concerns around quantum computing are slowing institutional investment in Bitcoin, and warned that the Bitcoin network needs a credible roadmap for security upgrades to restore investor confidence.
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From a Biological Creature to a Powerful Human: A Daily Practice Through the Holy Trinity
Discover a daily spiritual practice centred on the Holy Trinity that begins with love for God and progresses through submission, humility, happiness, gratitude, inner strength, and purposeful action. This personal approach to faith combines prayer, self-awareness, discipline, and daily reflection to help cultivate a more loving, focused, and fulfilling life.
New-to-market fitness concept opening at $20M local development
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A new-to-market fitness concept is set to debut its first Cincinnati location inside a multimillion-dollar development.
Building Mental Fitness at Achei Tmimim
Bochurim at Achei Tmimim took part in the Yeshiva’s first Mental Fitness Day, participating in guided exercises focused on setting personal goals, building accountability, and developing skills for personal growth. Full Story Everyone knows how important physical health is.
Concern over GP practice buildings as NHS maintenance backlog revealed
GP practices and care homes will be impacted by flooding and burst pipes in winter without investment into NHS buildings, The King’s Fund has warned.
She’s Eyeing a $4,500 Mental Health Rage Retreat. Calling It Therapy Doesn’t Make It Medicare-Covered
A $4,500 rage retreat lists licensed therapists on staff and promises room to process grief and anger, but the word "therapy" on a brochure and Medicare coverage are two very different things.
Work
How young workers are learning to use AI at work
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email There's a lot of discussion about how entry-level work will be impacted by AI.
Ruhee Dosani: From Content Creator to Aspiring Actor |
Ruhee Dosani rose to fame with her high-energy Bollywood and Punjabi dance videos while living in the US.
Amazon issues new AI rulebook for engineers, tells them how to use AI at work, read full memo here
Amazon has sent a clear message to its software engineers: use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve real customer problems, not just to boost your usage stats.
7 Essential Tools for Remote Work Operations
In today’s remote work environment, using the right tools is essential for smooth operations and productivity. Start by evaluating your team’s communication needs; platforms like Slack can enhance collaboration. Next, consider project management tools like ClickUp to streamline tasks.
New Era of Influencer Marketing Growth: Media Shift
Have you ever wondered how brands can turn influencer marketing into tangible business results? Many still struggle to navigate the rapidly shifting media landscape and understand what it truly means for creators, brands, and the wider industry.
Entertainment
HBO’s Near-Perfect 7-Episode Crime Thriller Takes Less Than 7 Hours to Bing
HBO has always had a legacy of immersive crime thrillers, but every once in a while, a series comes around that redefines that genre.
Tubi turns to TikTok creators for new shows
Fox's free streaming service Tubi has teamed up with TikTok to develop new original content. The 'Tubi x TikTok Creatorverse Incubator' gives TikTok creators the opportunity to develop original long-form series for Tubi, expanding their reach to new audiences.
Acamar Films’ Bing spin-off miniseries to focus on preschoolers’ senses | News
The first episodes of Bing: Sensory Time will be in time for Halloween UK production outfit Acamar Films is launching a sensory-focused miniseries spun off from its hit animated preschool show Bing.
Red Dwarf series 1 to 8 now streaming on Netflix in the UK
Fans can now enjoy Red Dwarf's entire original run, with all eight seasons from 1988 to 1999 now streaming on the platform.
Taylor Swift may not realise it, but these 6 viral trends she helped popularise are still shaping internet culture, fashion, music and how fans...
From the internet's obsession with eras to friendship bracelets and guitar-playing, discover how Taylor Swift has helped shape trends that extend beyond her music.(Image Credit: Instagram) Taylor Swift's influence goes far beyond music charts.
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China issues 800 bln yuan via financial instruments to expand investment
China has completed the issuance of 800 billion yuan (about 119 billion U.S. dollars) under its 2026 new policy-based financial instruments as of Wednesday, channeling funds to key projects to expand effective investment, according to three policy banks.The China Development…
HBO’s Near-Perfect 7-Episode Crime Thriller Takes Less Than 7 Hours to Bing
HBO has always had a legacy of immersive crime thrillers, but every once in a while, a series comes around that redefines that genre.
Tubi turns to TikTok creators for new shows
Fox's free streaming service Tubi has teamed up with TikTok to develop new original content. The 'Tubi x TikTok Creatorverse Incubator' gives TikTok creators the opportunity to develop original long-form series for Tubi, expanding their reach to new audiences.
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China issues 800 bln yuan via financial instruments to expand investment
China has completed the issuance of 800 billion yuan (about 119 billion U.S. dollars) under its 2026 new policy-based financial instruments as of Wednesday, channeling funds to key projects to expand effective investment, according to three policy banks.The China Development…
HBO’s Near-Perfect 7-Episode Crime Thriller Takes Less Than 7 Hours to Bing
HBO has always had a legacy of immersive crime thrillers, but every once in a while, a series comes around that redefines that genre.
Tubi turns to TikTok creators for new shows
Fox's free streaming service Tubi has teamed up with TikTok to develop new original content. The 'Tubi x TikTok Creatorverse Incubator' gives TikTok creators the opportunity to develop original long-form series for Tubi, expanding their reach to new audiences.
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