Anthropic is reportedly in discussions to procure high-performance AI chips from Fractile, a London-based start-up. The agreement aims to diversify the hardware supply chain of the Claude creator, namely away from Nvidia.
The EBRD is providing a €255 million loan to Kazakhstan for its first large-scale refractory gold ore processing facility in the Pavlodar region. Developed by Solidcore Resources, the Ertis complex will process previously inaccessible gold reserves, boosting the country's mining sector and mineral processing capabilities.
MEP Bernd Lange doubts the EU's October deadline for "tangible results" with China is realistic for a binding trade agreement. The EU faces a large trade deficit and seeks to rebalance trade, while China threatens retaliation against protectionist measures.
Hundreds queued and scuffles broke out at Lidl stores across France on Thursday during a sale of discounted fans and air conditioners. Police intervened at several locations as demand surged due to an upcoming heatwave.
CMA CGM launched the CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship, in Le Havre. This vessel, part of a new fleet, aims to bolster Europe's economic competitiveness and maritime trade resilience amidst geopolitical challenges.
Rodolphe Saadé, troisième armateur mondial, inaugure le Notre-Dame, le plus gros porte-conteneurs de sa flotte. Parallèlement, il étend son empire médiatique et reçoit la Légion d'honneur des mains d'Emmanuel Macron, soulignant leur complicité.
The EU's "Made in Europe" strategy to favor local electric vehicle components faces division between suppliers (CLEPA) and manufacturers (ACEA). CLEPA supports a 70% local content threshold for parts, warning of job losses if ACEA's proposed methodology, which includes R&D, dilutes the requirement.
