Taiwanese official Cheng met with US lawmakers, stressing the KMT's commitment to military cooperation but also the need for financially sound defense acquisitions. Cheng's visit includes stops in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, with Washington being the main destination.
Indian refiners have secured sufficient crude oil and LPG supplies to last through August and mid-July, respectively, by increasing purchases from suppliers like ADNOC and through spot tenders, amid ongoing Middle East energy supply disruptions.
Several South Korean companies, including Pyeongjeon Pharmaceutical, SeAH Steel, and others, have announced significant financial activities such as capital increases and stock acquisitions totaling billions of won. The Korea Association of Listed Companies will also hold a meeting for its members.
India's data centre industry is expanding rapidly, fueled by AI and cloud demand, leading to significant land acquisitions and new infrastructure corridors beyond traditional hubs like Mumbai. Over $100 billion in investments are transforming the digital economy and real estate landscape.
Signature Global plans to double its land acquisition spending to Rs 1,200-1,500 crore this fiscal year, targeting large parcels for integrated townships and seeking land in Delhi. The company aims for Rs 10,000 crore in pre-sales for FY27.
Poland's military will significantly boost its operational capabilities through new acquisitions funded by the EU's SAFE program. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz called it a 'crime' not to utilize the funds, emphasizing investment in future generations' security. The program aims to fill gaps and acquire new technologies by 2030.
China's outward direct investment rose 7% to $174 billion last year, with M&A up nearly 40% to over $43 billion. The approach has shifted from asset-driven to a more regulated, credibility-focused strategy, with Hong Kong emerging as a key gateway.
South Indian films accounted for nearly 60% of theatrically successful movies acquired by streaming platforms in 2025, driven by high viewer engagement and completion rates. Regional content offers consistent value and a dependable acquisition ecosystem for streamers.
Chinese investment in Europe surged to a seven-year high of €16.8 billion in 2025, a 67% year-on-year increase. M&A activity rose 89% to €7.9 billion, while record greenfield investments reached €8.9 billion. Germany and France saw significant FDI growth.
Kraken a enchaîné les acquisitions pour solidifier sa position avant son entrée en bourse, notamment avec le rachat de Bitnomial et Reap. L’article Après Coinbase, Kraken veut aussi conquérir Wall Street est apparu en premier sur Journal du Coin.
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Strategy added $43 million in Bitcoin last week after Michael Saylor drew mixed investor reactions for signaling potential BTC sales to fund dividend payments.
BitMine Immersion Technologies approche de son objectif de 5 % de l'offre d'Ethereum et envisage de ralentir les acquisitions. L’article Ethereum : BitMine revoit sa politique d’achat après une accumulation record est apparu en premier sur Journal du Coin.
A year after fending off a massive Indian air assault with the help of Chinese warplanes and missiles, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Thursday unveiled plans to upgrade its fleet through further acquisitions of Chengdu J-10C fighters and substantial upgrades to the JF-17s co-produced by the two allies. The PAF further confirmed that it has signed an “initial collaborative agreement” for the acquisition of fifth-generation Sheyang J-35 stealth fighter, without disclosing any details about the...
DoorDash is in the middle of a massive spending initiative as it builds out a new tech platform following a string of acquisitions.
DoorDash is in the middle of a massive spending initiative as it builds out a new tech platform following a string of acquisitions.
DoorDash is in the middle of a massive spending initiative as it builds out a new tech platform following a string of acquisitions.
DoorDash is in the middle of a massive spending initiative as it builds out a new tech platform following a string of acquisitions.
Pfizer is looking to newer products and acquisitions to offset a declining Covid business.
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to winning his first trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in December 2022, with his side five points clear of rivals Al-Hilal with three games remaining. The title race has been marred by controversy, with Al-Ahli players Ivan Toney and Galeno fined after alleging referee bias favoring Al-Nassr. Ronaldo himself criticized the league, promising to speak at season's end after seeing 'many bad things'. PIF recently sold 70% of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company, while Al-Nassr suffered a 3-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah ending a 20-game winning streak.
Blockworks, a crypto data startup, closed a Series A extension round co-led by ParaFi Capital and Reciprocal Ventures with Coinbase Ventures, valuing the company at $192 million. The firm plans to use proceeds to acquire competitors and build a comprehensive crypto data platform akin to Morningstar for digital assets. Blockworks' annual recurring revenue grew over 500% last year, driven by its data platform and popular Digital Assets Summit conference.
Beijing has ordered Meta to reverse its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots, marking the latest instance of China using antitrust law and national security mechanisms to block foreign technology deals. The decision, elevated to China's National Security Commission chaired by Xi Jinping, demonstrates that corporate transactions involving Chinese talent, IP, or technology will be evaluated through a strategic competition lens, not commercial logic.
Startups across the Middle East and North Africa secured over $29 million in funding over the past week, with deals spanning AI, fintech, gaming, and digital infrastructure. Saudi Arabia's Signit raised $15M series A, Oman's Fascano closed $10M, Egypt's Sinai.ai got $1.45M pre-seed, and UAE's Ray raised $1.2M seed. Austria's Speedinvest launched a MEA-focused fund backed by Mubadala and Qatar Investment Authority, while VAST Data raised $1B at a $30B valuation.
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI's latest acquisitions and whether they address "two big existential problems" for the company.
