President Macron hosted PM Modi for talks, aiming to expand India-France strategic partnership. Key outcomes include an innovation roadmap, economic security dialogue, AI governance group, and a goal to double bilateral trade in five years. Defense, civil nuclear cooperation, and talent mobility were also discussed.
Hong Kong's private offices risk obsolescence by 2030 as nearly two-thirds will exceed 30 years old. Experts emphasize the need for energy resilience, supply, connectivity, and tech infrastructure to meet AI-driven future standards, with some buildings already showing value and efficiency declines.
A KPMG study reveals Saudi Arabia as a top global market for tech trust and efficiency, fueled by digital investments and AI adoption. Saudi institutions are outperforming global peers in converting tech investments into tangible financial returns, with a high expectation for AI-driven growth and a significant lead in cybersecurity maturity.
Morpho Labs secured $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The company, known for its DeFi lending protocol, aims to become a credit infrastructure layer for traditional financial institutions, indicating a shift in investor focus towards onchain credit markets and stablecoin infrastructure.
La présidente de l'Assemblée nationale, Yaël Braun-Pivet, souhaite que le budget 2027 soit adopté rapidement via l'article 49.3 de la Constitution, arguant du besoin de stabilité à neuf mois d'une présidentielle et d'un Parlement sans majorité. D'autres scénarios, comme les ordonnances budgétaires ou la loi spéciale, sont évoqués mais jugés risqués.
Les cartes de paiement crypto connaissent une croissance exponentielle, passant de 100 millions à 1,5 milliard de dollars de dépenses mensuelles entre début 2023 et fin 2025. Ces cartes permettent d'utiliser des stablecoins pour des achats quotidiens, offrant une expérience similaire aux cartes bancaires traditionnelles. Bien que des freins réglementaires et de sécurité subsistent, leur adoption progresse, notamment grâce aux néobanques qui rivalisent avec les banques traditionnelles.
Le FMI a publié un rapport alertant sur l'adoption croissante des cryptomonnaies au Népal, malgré une interdiction officielle depuis 2017. Les flux crypto représentent jusqu'à 8% du PIB du pays, soulevant des craintes pour la stabilité financière. Le FMI exhorte Katmandou à renforcer la surveillance et à mettre en place une régulation.
India has removed the license requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band. This move aims to enhance road safety and promote the adoption of advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving technologies by aligning with global standards.
Anthropic and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have partnered to accelerate enterprise adoption of Anthropic's AI models. TCS will create a dedicated business unit, gain early access to new models, and deploy Claude AI to its employees. The collaboration aims to develop solutions for sectors like finance, healthcare, and aviation, with TCS's Diligenta and iON platforms also set to leverage Claude.
The IMF flagged growing crypto adoption in Nepal despite a 2021 ban, urging authorities to monitor the sector to protect financial stability and curb illicit flows. Crypto inflows exceeded 13% of GDP in 2021 and remain significant, with stablecoins dominating.
Bitso is expanding its partnership with Ripple by bringing its MXNB stablecoin to the XRP Ledger. It will be used with Ripple's RLUSD for enterprise cross-border settlements between the US and Mexico, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency in remittances.
Hiren Ved, Director and CIO of Alchemy Capital Management, states India is in an 'Opportunity Kaal' regarding AI, not a drought. He predicts companies aggressively using AI will surpass rivals within five years, urging investors to identify firms effectively leveraging this technology for competitive advantage and future growth.
India's real estate sector is rapidly adopting AI, with corporate adoption jumping from under 5% in 2023 to 91% in 2025. The market is projected to grow from $650 billion to $5.8 trillion by 2047, driven by technology and supportive policies.
China plans to reduce terminal hydrogen prices to below 25 yuan/kg by 2030, aiming for 100,000 fuel cell vehicles. Current prices exceed 35 yuan/kg. Key challenges include reducing green electricity costs for hydrogen production and improving storage density. The industry is transitioning towards commercialization.
JPMorgan Chase plans to deploy AI agents capable of autonomous, long-running operations later this year, a significant step in corporate AI adoption. These agents will manage complex workflows across multiple software programs, moving beyond single-task completion.
President Trump signs a memo to accelerate AI adoption across US federal defense agencies, adapting best commercial and open-source technologies for military use, with a focus on security, reliability, and responsible handling.
Le Parlement français a adopté un texte réduisant les allocations chômage en cas de rupture conventionnelle, basé sur un accord entre partenaires sociaux. Parallèlement, le patron de Bpifrance, Nicolas Dufourcq, défend l'idée de repousser l'âge de retraite à 65 ans ou plus.
A draft African charter promoting traditional family values over human rights, including gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, advances towards adoption at an African Union meeting, sparking criticism from legal experts and rights groups.
Canada's "AI for All" strategy aims to boost the domestic AI industry and ensure the technology benefits citizens. It includes plans for updated legislation on personal information protection, an online safety regime, AI literacy training, and investment in a public AI supercomputer.
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada's AI strategy, warning of risks from slow adoption and foreign influence. The plan aims to boost domestic capacity, reduce reliance on US tech giants, and improve AI literacy and business adoption.
Crypto exchange Bybit now supports Western Union's USDPT stablecoin, marking the first time the digital dollar is available on a major trading venue. This integration expands USDPT's use beyond payments into crypto trading and settlement.
Maruti Suzuki launched its first flex-fuel car, the Wagon R, aiming to support India's goals of reducing oil imports and carbon emissions. The technology allows vehicles to run on petrol and ethanol blends, with officials highlighting its potential to boost farmer income and rural economy.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged growing business concerns over the high cost of AI usage, with some customers exhausting annual budgets early. He noted a rapid shift from expansion-focused talks to efficiency demands, attributing the trend to Jevons paradox.
A Queensland inquiry recommended prioritizing adoption for Indigenous children in state care, sparking fears of repeating the Stolen Generation. Advocates argue adoption cannot be separated from this history, citing poverty as a reason for removal, while the government considers the report's findings.
