Pakistan, China sign 3 MoUs to boost desalination, agri technology, tea sector cooperation
Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in water desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry. President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a week-long visit to China until May 1, witnessed the signing of the MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese entities. The MoUs reflect a focused effort to advance practical collaboration in key sectors. The first MoU was concluded between the Sindh local government and Lucion Environ...
GA-Backed Acko Is Said to Hire Banks for $350 Million India IPO
Acko Technology & Services Pvt., an Indian digital insurer backed by General Atlantic, has hired investment banks for a potential initial public offering that could raise as much as $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Asian stocks today: Japan’s Nikkei surges to record high as markets stay mixed
Asian markets showed a mixed performance today. Japan's Nikkei 225 reached new record highs, boosted by technology stocks amid the AI boom. However, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran, tempered investor sentiment across other regions. Investors are now keenly awaiting key central bank decisions this week.
S.Korea Trade Minister on Trade, Supply-chain expansion
South Korea's stock markets are showing strong gains in the Asia session, with the COSPI index up about 1%, led by technology companies such as Samsung and SK Hynix, which constitute around 40% of the index. The COSPI has surged over 150% in the past year, outperforming many global markets, particularly due to the AI boom. South Korea's trade minister, Yeo Han-Koo, discussed the country's robust export performance despite global headwinds including rising protectionism, energy supply disruptions...
Big Tech’s $16 Trillion Earnings Week Is Make-Or-Break for Rally
Wall Street’s biggest technology stocks have carried the S&P 500 to record highs even as the war in Iran continues. Now, earnings from a handful of them this week will give investors a read on whether this rally’s sustainable.
Women Entrepreneurs Continue to Excel at Orange Jordan’s “Inspiring Change” Award
For the fifth consecutive year, the "Inspiring Change” Award, launched by Orange Jordan in celebration of International Women's Day, continues to empower women entrepreneurs. The award is supported by Capital Bank and in collaboration with the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (intaj), under the umbrella of the Women Economic Empowerment Unit-SHETECHS. Since its inception, 13 winners have been recognized by the award. During the second phase of the...
The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open
Climate tech startups are capital intensive, timelines are long, and the technology is often considered “first of its kind.” What’s more, a key value proposition is addressing pollution — an externality that is, at best, poorly priced by the market. Those aren’t the qualities stock pickers tend to favor. And yet, public markets appear to be warming to climate tech startups — or at least some of them.
Self-service checkouts tempt 'good, honest people' to shoplift, Marks and Spencer boss claims
Archie Norman said unmanned tills needed to be 'easier to use' to help avoid rising rates of thefts, and that the technology had broken the 'human link' between retailers and shoppers.
Nike to lay off 1,400, majority cuts in tech team; COO says 'not a new direction'
Nike is laying off 1400 employees globally, primarily in its technology division, as part of its 'Win Now' plan to streamline operations and ensure long-term growth. The company is modernizing its technology, manufacturing, and supply chain, consolidating key hubs and improving integration. Affected employees will receive direct communication and support.
Stock market crash: Why have Sensex, Nifty dropped over 1% in trade today? Top reasons
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling. Shares of Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services fell between 2 per cent and 4 per cent after Infosys’ fourth-quarter results failed to meet market expectations.
Volkswagen's Cisek on China Business
Volkswagen is accelerating its China strategy by deepening partnerships with local technology and electric vehicle makers, including Xpeng, as it faces intensifying competition and a prolonged price war. The company is pushing greater localisation across manufacturing, R&D and product development to shorten vehicle cycles and cut costs. The strategy comes as China’s auto market shifts toward replacement buyers and faster innovation, putting pressure on foreign carmakers to adapt quickly. Robert...
American Express Sees Strong Card Spending, Higher Costs
American Express Co. plans to boost spending on marketing and technology and said its customers’ spending on air travel has been slowing. Romaine Bostick discusses his interview with American Express CEO Stephen Squeri on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Carbon Removal Market Was Built On One Customer. Now What?
InnovationSustainabilityThe Carbon Removal Market Was Built On One Customer. Now What?ByPhil De Luna,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a materials scientist building technology to decarbonize industryFollow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 09:33am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: People walk past the front entrance to a Microsoft office building...
'I'm a scam expert - even I fell for this simple trick that's targeting every Brit'
'I'm a scam expert - even I fell for this simple trick that's targeting every Brit'Even experts get caught - investigative journalist Kaf Okpattah shares how a single click lost him his account, and why every Brit is now a target for the new generation of cyber scammers.TechnologyAimée Walsh Columnist and U35 Deputy Editor08:00, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesKat Okpattah spoke to The Mirror about the prevalence of scams plaguing BritsMost people in the UK will have, at one point or...
Morrisons, Asda and Co-op to roll out new label technology which could lead to 'price hikes'
UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Co-op and Asda are rolling out electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that could enable real-time price changes, raising concerns over instant price hikes and the cost of living
Consumers Warm Up To AI, Will Trust Follow?
InnovationEnterprise TechConsumers Warm Up To AI, Will Trust Follow?ByJoe McKendrick,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe McKendrick covers how technology moves markets and careersFollow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 10:04pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Can AI handle it?gettyMake way for unattended, autonomous systems, right? Actually they have been with us f...
Tesla's profits beat expectations, but Elon Musk says big costs are ahead
Tesla's profits were up from this time last year. But the company warned investors to prepare for expensive investments in next-generation technology like humanoid robots and AI.(Image credit: Jenny Kane)
Earn Rs50,000 through CM Internship Program 2026
Must ReadPakistanEarn Rs50,000 through CM Internship Program 2026By Web Desk-Apr 22, 2026LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has opened candidate registrations for the second cohort of the Chief Minister IT Internship Program. The initiative aims to strengthen the IT industry by connecting skilled graduates with leading IT companies, fostering a job-ready digital workforce across the province. The program now accepts applications from eligible graduates for structured, hands-on in...
How AI tools ‘killed’ this almost $15 billion company in less than 4 years
Chegg, a major education technology firm, faces near extinction due to artificial intelligence. Once valued at billions, its stock has plummeted. Students now use free AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT for homework help, bypassing Chegg's paid services. The company has also sued Google over AI-driven search summaries impacting its traffic.
Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market
Eight mainland China-based companies – five of them biotech firms – passed listing hearings on the Hong Kong stock market in April, clearing the way for them to tap the city’s deep liquidity. The influx, including an AI-driven drug discovery firm, a driverless technology developer and a maker of industrial robots, comes as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has been pushing private firms to list in Hong Kong. The market regulator has required companies that established so-called.....