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Alphabet plans first yen bond sale as AI spending race accelerates

By Cygnus | 11 May 2026

Alphabet plans its first yen-denominated bond sale as AI infrastructure spending surges globally. The company expects up to $190B in 2026 capex.

Novartis expands India’s role in global drug development and R&D

By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026

Novartis is expanding India’s role in pharmaceutical R&D, clinical research and innovative medicines following its strategic restructuring in the country.

Iran-linked LPG tanker signals Indian ties during Hormuz transit

By Cygnus | 11 May 2026

An LPG tanker linked to previous Iranian cargo movements is transiting the Strait of Hormuz while broadcasting Indian-linked operational identifiers amid heightened Gulf tensions.

Adani calls for sovereign AI push with $100 billion energy plan

By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026

Gautam Adani urges India to strengthen AI, energy and digital infrastructure capabilities as global competition intensifies around technology and data.

India’s semiconductor push gains pace with new plants and data center growth

By Cygnus | 11 May 2026

India is advancing semiconductor manufacturing projects and expanding AI infrastructure as part of its long-term technology and electronics strategy.

Toyota plans new Maharashtra plant to expand India production capacity

By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026

Toyota Kirloskar Motor plans a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra’s Bidkin Industrial Area to expand SUV production and export capacity.

ABB to invest $200 million in Europe grid equipment expansion

By Cygnus | 11 May 2026

ABB will invest $200 million in European grid equipment manufacturing, including a new Italy facility, as AI and electrification drive power demand growth.

Europe’s renewable and battery projects set for major growth by 2030

By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026

Europe’s renewable energy and battery storage sector is projected to expand rapidly by 2030 as developers respond to grid volatility and rising negative power prices.

Google expands AI infrastructure in India with $15 billion Visakhapatnam hub and manufacturing plans

By Cygnus | 08 May 2026

Google is expanding its India presence with a $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam and plans to explore local manufacturing of servers and hardware.

India hosts global ISO space meet to advance orbital safety and “physical AI” standards

By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026

India hosted the ISO space systems plenary in New Delhi, focusing on space debris mitigation, interoperability standards and global space governance.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens new Argentina plant with $110 million investment

By Cygnus | 08 May 2026

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina has inaugurated a new $110 million manufacturing facility in Zárate focused on regional truck and bus production.

Taiwan parliament approves $25 billion defence spending package

By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026

Taiwan’s parliament has approved a NT$780 billion ($25 billion) defence spending package focused on US military systems and defence modernization.

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FEATURES

The decoupling paradox: Why Wall Street keeps funding AI despite $100 oil

By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026

AI infrastructure stocks continue rallying despite $100 oil as investors bet on productivity gains and semiconductor demand in 2026.

Hybrid bonding gains attention as AI chip packaging demand grows

By Cygnus | 23 Apr 2026

Hybrid bonding is driving AI chip packaging demand as backend technologies gain importance in the semiconductor supply chain.

The agentic transition: how enterprises are scaling AI from pilot to profit

By Cygnus | 22 Apr 2026

AI has entered its execution era. Discover how companies like Valeo and Microsoft are scaling agentic AI systems—from copilots to autonomous workflows driving real business impact.

Post-splashdown: What Artemis II taught us about the ‘deep space wall’

By Axel Miller | 15 Apr 2026

Artemis II splashdown marks a breakthrough in deep space exploration. Discover AVATAR radiation data, Orion’s distance record, and insights shaping NASA’s 2028 Moon mission.

Can aviation go green? The multi-billion dollar race for sustainable fuel

By Cygnus | 10 Apr 2026

Airlines are racing to adopt sustainable aviation fuel, but limited supply and high costs challenge the future of green aviation.

The battery race: who will control the future of electric vehicles?

By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026

The global battery race is reshaping the electric vehicle industry, with China, the US, and Europe competing for control over supply chains and technology.