Germany and France are collaborating on a Franco-German AI center to bolster European autonomy and national security, responding to US restrictions on AI model access. The initiative aims to foster homegrown AI capabilities and compete with global players.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) in Kolkata plans a tourism hub with a cruise terminal and museum. Adani Group is exploring investments in West Bengal across ports, logistics, and data centers. SMPK aims to boost cargo handling and is undertaking infrastructure projects.
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.
Germany and France are collaborating on a Franco-German AI center to bolster European AI capabilities, driven by national security concerns and the need for economic autonomy. Mistral AI, a French company, is a key player, highlighting Europe's efforts to compete with global AI leaders.
Amazon has dropped its distribution of Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic, 'Artificial,' citing a desire for a different studio to release it. This decision follows Amazon's significant $15bn investment in OpenAI, Sam Altman's company, and Jeff Bezos's friendship with Altman. The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, is reportedly not a flattering portrayal.
Indian equity inflows dropped 40% in May to Rs 22,908 crore due to geopolitical tensions and market volatility, marking a 12-month low. Experts advise against panic selling, emphasizing SIP resilience and long-term investment discipline.
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO has sparked widespread concern among Americans about their retirement savings being tied to AI-driven companies. Many fear market instability, widening inequality, and a lack of accountability from tech giants.
Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply in June 2026 due to reduced safe-haven demand amid easing Iran-US tensions. Experts recommend existing investors avoid panic selling and new investors to invest gradually via SIPs in ETFs, allocating 10-15% to precious metals.
Franklin Templeton has filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that reinvest dividends from U.S. stocks into Bitcoin. The funds, named Franklin U.S. Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF and Franklin U.S. Innovation Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF, will initially have a 5% Bitcoin weighting, capped at 20%. This move follows a trend of crypto-linked ETF launches.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country's first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing residents and citizens to invest in Shariah-compliant government Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000. This initiative aims to encourage saving, broaden financial inclusion, and deepen local capital markets.
Uzbekistan will create a roadmap for 120 recommendations from foreign investors, discussed at the Tashkent International Investment Forum. Proposals cover banking, energy, AI, and capital markets, aiming to align the country's investment framework with international standards.
Franklin Templeton has filed for two ETFs that will convert US stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure. The funds will initially allocate 5% to Bitcoin and 95% to US equities, reinvesting dividends into Bitcoin holdings through a rules-based strategy.
Ein neuer Investment-Hype in der Robotik ist ausgebrochen. Spektakuläre Vorführungen von Robotern, die tanzen, Halbmarathons laufen oder Pakete ausliefern, erzeugen Aufsehen. Trotz noch nicht vollständiger Produktionsreife wird eine grundlegende Veränderung von Leben und Arbeit erwartet.
Apple TV's 'Sugar,' starring Colin Farrell as an alien PI, returns for season 2. The show, known for its film noir homages and detached melancholy, pushes the extraterrestrial aspect to the periphery, focusing on John Sugar's hopeless cases and the show's signature distressed urban aesthetic.
Tokenised gold, a blockchain-based digital representation of physical gold, is emerging in India. While offering accessibility and 24/7 trading, it lacks regulation, faces high taxes (30% on gains as VDA), and requires investor trust in multiple entities. Experts suggest it as an experimental investment with limited portfolio exposure.
Cuba has introduced 176 free-market reforms to combat a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by a US oil blockade. The measures, endorsed by the communist party, aim to reduce the state's economic role and attract investment across various sectors.
Pauline Hanson addresses her new MP's comments on immigration and Indigenous flags. The Albanese government offers concessions on capital gains tax changes. Iran plans maritime fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine drones strike Moscow, and Lionel Messi's family requests "humanity" amid health reports.
Europe has a chance to attract investment and boost strategic autonomy but must reform and cut red tape to compete with the US and Asia, according to speakers at the FII Institute summit in Rome. Greater regulatory flexibility and faster decision-making are key to channeling capital into strategic sectors.
SpaceX is preparing for a potential $20 billion bond offering to fund its ambitious AI expansion, which requires significant investment in data centers and hardware. This would be the company's first investment-grade dollar bond issuance.
Malaysia plans to increase the number of Russian tourists visiting the country, according to Dato' Charon Wardini Mokhzani, co-chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council. He also highlighted potential for expanded cooperation in food, energy, logistics, and technology sectors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that bilateral trade between Russia and Thailand is sustainable and growing, with a 2.3% increase to $1.72 billion in 2025 and a 26% growth in January-March 2026. He highlighted potential cooperation in energy, transport, logistics, agribusiness, and investments.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to Tashkent highlights growing cooperation between Germany, the EU, and Uzbekistan. Discussions focused on political dialogue, trade, investment, education, and labor mobility, with agreements worth over $1 billion signed.
Das Öko-Investmenthaus Thomas Lloyd plant den Börsengang seiner Tochtergesellschaft Climate Solutions an der Nasdaq. Firmenchef Michael Sieg nennt hohe Bewertungen von bis zu 1,5 Milliarden Dollar, die auch von der US-Wertpapieraufsicht SEC registriert wurden.
The Adani Group is exploring significant infrastructure investments in West Bengal, including a proposed tunnel under the Hooghly river and a deep-sea port. The conglomerate seeks a clear policy framework to encourage investment in projects like power generation and distribution, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth.
