NEWS
Texas audits 474 GW data centre queue as US tackles speculative power demand
By Cygnus | 01 Sep 2026
Texas is auditing more than 474 GW of data centre power requests as US utilities tighten rules on speculative demand and grid costs.
China issues overseas competition guidelines for automakers as exports expand
By Axel Miller | 01 Sep 2026
China has issued 20-article guidelines for automakers operating overseas, covering pricing, dealers, data security and compliance.
Private investment strengthens as India records 7.8% GDP growth in Q1
By Cygnus | 01 Sep 2026
India’s economy grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27 as investment rose 11.9%, with manufacturing, services and consumption supporting growth.
Switzerland keeps October 1 transparency register launch despite hack fears
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Switzerland will launch its central beneficial-ownership register on October 1 despite cybersecurity concerns following the Liechtenstein data breach.
US 10-year yield tests 4.75% as hawkish Fed signals lift rate bets
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields approach 4.75% after a summer breakout as Kevin Warsh’s hawkish inflation stance boosts expectations for higher rates.
EPA weighs refinery waivers of up to 1.8 billion RINs amid farm backlash
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
EPA is considering small-refinery exemptions covering up to 1.8 billion RINs as the Trump administration weighs refinery relief against farm-sector concerns.
IG Metall warns Volkswagen of fierce resistance over further 50,000 job cuts
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
IG Metall warns Volkswagen of strong resistance as the automaker weighs up to 50,000 additional job cuts and possible German plant closures
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek to deepen NVLink AI partnership
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek convertible bonds as the companies expand NVLink Fusion, AI infrastructure, PC and automotive collaboration.
Indian Oil raises LPG output nearly 30% as Hormuz disruption tests energy security
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
Indian Oil has raised LPG production nearly 30% and operated refineries at 109.4% utilisation as Hormuz disruptions test India’s energy supply.
Eli Lilly agrees to acquire Merida Biosciences for up to $2.88 billion in cash
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Eli Lilly will acquire Merida Biosciences for up to $2.875 billion, adding MER511 and a precision antibody-degradation platform to its immunology pipeline.
Government notifies ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme for chip ecosystem
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
India has notified the ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme covering chip fabs, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, design and R&D.
Singapore commits S$220 million to boost fintech innovation and AI adoption
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Singapore’s MAS will commit S$220 million over three years under FSTI 4.0 to support fintech innovation, AI adoption and talent development.


