US president Donald Trump intensified his long-standing push for the United States to acquire Greenland during a wide-ranging and combative appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, while indicating that military force would not be used to pursue the goal. Instead, the emphasis was placed on economic leverage and diplomatic pressure to influence European …
As organizations head into 2026, the role of the chief information officer is undergoing a significant shift, with responsibilities expanding well beyond traditional IT oversight. At Tungsten Automation, CIO Shelley Seewald is leading a lead-to-cash transformation initiative, a type of effort once typically managed by chief revenue officers or chief operating officers. The change reflects …
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US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has pledged to allocate the money earned from its newly structured oil arrangement toward buying products manufactured in the United States, a move that aims to make the US a central trade partner for Caracas. According to Trump, the funds generated by the agreement will be used to …
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Amazon has announced a sweeping plan to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, deepening its commitment to one of its most strategically important international markets. This investment builds on the $40 billion already deployed since the company’s India entry in 2010. The fresh infusion of capital is intended to advance Amazon’s artificial intelligence systems, …
US President Donald Trump recently delivered a televised address from the White House, outlining what he described as significant economic and financial gains during his second term in office. The speech focused heavily on inflation, trade strategy, tariffs, wages and household affordability, while placing significant blame on the previous Democratic administration for economic difficulties faced …
Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump earlier this year, South Korea’s government and corporations have been under increasing pressure to channel hundreds of billions of dollars into investments in the United States as a measure to avoid elevated tariff barriers. Economic observers have voiced growing unease that these substantial overseas commitments may undermine …
The ongoing federal government shutdown could reduce US economic output by as much as $14 billion, according to an assessment by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The nonpartisan agency projected that the lapse in government funding could lower gross domestic product by up to 2% during the fourth quarter of the year. As of October …
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Microsoft has ended its long-standing volume-based discounts for online services, a move that could add millions of dollars to enterprise software budgets. The change, effective November 1, is part of a broader push by the tech giant to standardize its pricing model across markets and delivery channels. The new policy impacts cloud and subscription-based products, …
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China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced several outcomes from the latest round of China-US economic and trade talks held in Kuala Lumpur, signaling a modest thaw in relations between the two economies. The measures include tariff suspensions, adjustments to export controls, and agreements on agricultural trade and anti-drug cooperation. According to the ministry, the United …
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Trade tensions between the United States and China have resurfaced after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports. The move came days after Beijing introduced new restrictions on rare earth mineral exports, resources crucial to global technology and defense industries. China Tightens Control on Rare Earth Exports …
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