Das Berliner Rüstungs-Start-up Stark Defence hat 500 Millionen Euro von internationalen Investoren erhalten. Das Unternehmen wird nun mit über 3,2 Milliarden Euro bewertet und plant, das Geld in Forschung, Entwicklung und Produktion zu investieren.
Agustín Carstens, former BIS GM, now sees stablecoins as beneficial for financial innovation and inclusion, a shift from his previous critical stance. He emphasized the need for global regulation and a level playing field for stablecoins to flourish.
India's Ministry of Defence plans seven specialized manufacturing clusters to boost its defence industrial base, distinct from existing corridors. This 'whole of nation' approach integrates states, industry, and academia, focusing on aspects from testing to exports and skill development.
La Maison-Blanche annonce 2 milliards de dollars pour l'informatique quantique, avec deux décrets pour sécuriser la nation contre les menaces quantiques et accélérer l'innovation américaine, impactant notamment la cryptographie et les cryptomonnaies.
The EU and Hong Kong are discussing a financial services dialogue, with EU companies interested in opportunities within Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis. Ambassador Harvey Rouse highlighted potential cooperation in sustainable finance and the green transition.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is experiencing an unprecedented goal-scoring spree, with 121 goals in the first 40 matches, a 25% increase from the previous tournament. Factors include an advanced ball, longer matches, and an expanded field.
A survey of US industry and academic leaders reveals China leads in clinical drug trials and supply chain, while the US remains dominant in production, capital, commercialization, and talent. Both countries are tied in scientific discovery, but US confidence is eroding, with 85% believing China poses an existential threat.
Hong Kong and Fujian have signed six agreements to enhance collaboration in finance, trade, tourism, and education. The pacts aim to finalize 28 projects across 11 sectors, encouraging Fujian businesses to list on Hong Kong's stock exchange.
IIT Roorkee, IvyCap Ventures, and NuQuant launch a Rs 1,000 crore Super Endowment Fund to support deep-tech innovation across the IIT network. The perpetual fund aims to foster research, entrepreneurship, and global collaborations in strategic sectors, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Anagha Rajesh is moving her deep-tech startup BioCompute from Bengaluru to San Francisco, citing a need for patient investors and long-term support for groundbreaking technologies like DNA data storage. The decision highlights challenges in India's innovation ecosystem for scientific ventures.
Le relazioni economiche tra Italia e USA sono sotto pressione a causa di dazi, tensioni geopolitiche e divergenze su energia e difesa. L'export italiano, trainato da farmaceutica e macchinari, supera l'import, ma i legami energetici e spaziali sono a rischio.
NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam mở rộng văn phòng tại Hà Nội và TP.HCM để đáp ứng tăng trưởng, củng cố vai trò trung tâm nguồn lực toàn cầu (GCC) và cam kết đầu tư dài hạn vào nhân lực công nghệ chất lượng cao tại Việt Nam.
Toy Story 5 explores the complex relationship between children, parents, and technology, personified by a new tablet named Lily that challenges traditional toys like Jessie. The film navigates anxieties around screen time, social utility of devices, and the potential for bullying, while ultimately emphasizing universal parental guidance.
Svenska teknikföretag och forskningsinstitutet Rise ser stor potential att minska koldioxidutsläppen från Indiens växande cementindustri genom innovationer inom AI, energioptimering och nya produktionsmetoder.
Ein Wohnquartier in Blankenhain (Thüringen) wurde für seine erfolgreiche Wiederbelebung von Leerstand ausgezeichnet. Das Projekt "Wohnen am Lindenpark" erhielt 1.500 Euro Preisgeld und ein Imagevideo.
Donald Trump expressed trust in Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after the White House raised national security concerns over the AI company's advanced models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Trump stated Amodei responded 'very responsibly,' easing initial suspicions.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen are discussing implementation details for a pilot project to ease the cross-border flow of data, materials, and capital within the Hetao Innovation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become a global innovation hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will launch pilot initiatives this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development. The measures aim to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will pilot new measures this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development, focusing on the Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Face aux vagues de chaleur et au stress hydrique, l'agriculture française innove. La ferme expérimentale de Grignon teste des solutions pour s'adapter à un climat plus chaud, notamment via le Farm'inn Lab qui accompagne des projets de transition agricole et la culture du sorgho.
Emmanuel Macron a défendu le cadre macroéconomique français pour encourager les investissements dans la tech, critiquant ceux qui veulent "taxer la réussite". Il a plaidé pour une "stratégie d'indépendance" et une "préférence européenne" dans l'IA.
Fusion power, once a distant dream, is now a tangible technology attracting significant investment. Advances in computing, AI, and superconducting magnets are driving innovation, with several startups aiming for commercial viability and potentially disrupting trillion-dollar energy markets.
Hamburg und drei weitere Bundesländer gründen eine gemeinsame Innovationsagentur zur länderübergreifenden Förderung von Unternehmen und Forschung. Ziel ist die Vernetzung und Unterstützung bei der Suche nach Partnern und Fördermitteln, um den Norden im Wettbewerb zu stärken. Die Gründung ist für 2027 geplant.
Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty expressed interest in partnering with Russia on innovation and technology. He also stated that the Philippines is considering cooperation in the nuclear power sector as part of its energy diversification and green transition efforts.
