Business

When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy − with trade-offs

Procuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Essential treatments are often neither available nor affordable in these nations, even decades after the drugs entered the market. Prospective buyers from these countries face a patent thicket, where a single drug may be covered by hundreds of patents. This makes it...

Can a foreign government hack WhatsApp? A cybersecurity expert explains how that might work

Earlier today, Iranian officials urged the country’s citizens to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones. Without providing any supporting evidence, they alleged the app gathers user information to send to Israel. WhatsApp has rejected the allegations. In a statement to Associated Press, the Meta-owned messaging platform said it was concerned “these false reports...

Oil prices steady with focus on Israel-Iran war, US inventories

Oil prices steady with focus on Israel-Iran war, US inventories by : Investing.com Source link

IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of US$88.327 million (SDR 69.40 million) to Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility. Malawi is the first low-income country to make use of the Food Shock Window since it was adopted by the Executive Board last...

Techno

DATABUND joins DIGITAL SME as an Associate Member

The post DATABUND joins DIGITAL SME as an Associate Member appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : David de Bakker on 2025-06-16 13:40:00 Source link #DATABUND #joins #DIGITAL #SME #anAssociate #Member

International Digital Strategy: EU needs to slash tech dependencies to stay globally relevant

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit “Cookie Settings” to provide a controlled consent. Read More by : Antonio Grasso on 2025-06-05 15:32:00 Source link...

SMARCO – SMARt COmmunities Skills Development in Europe BluePrint Project will equip engineers and public procurers with the skills needed to build resilient and sustainable smart communities

The post SMARCO – SMARt COmmunities Skills Development in Europe BluePrint Project will equip engineers and public procurers with the skills needed to build resilient and sustainable smart communities appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Caterina Bortolaso on 2025-03-11 15:20:00 Source link #SMARCO #SMARt #COmmunities #Skills #Development #Europe #BluePrint #Project #equip #engineers...

Digital Innovation Zone joins DIGITAL SME as an Associate Member

The post Digital Innovation Zone joins DIGITAL SME as an Associate Member appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Sofia Gottarelli on 2025-04-28 10:19:00 Source link #Digital #Innovation #Zone #joins #DIGITAL #SME #Associate #Member

Economy

THE GETAWAY

On 29th November 2023, shareholders of United Investments Limited (UIL) will be called upon to ratify a decision of the Board redefining the course of the group and its people. From shareholders, middlemen  to regulators, they all seem to have found a convenient corner in this looping circle. The story of UIL is an absolute...

Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 “Harvesting the fruits of the digital age” Introduction Dia dhuit, It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of… by : European Commission on 2022-09-30 12:30:07 Source link #Keynote #speech #EVP #Vestager #IBEC #conference

State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. by : European Commission on 2022-10-01 06:54:08 Source link #State #aid #Commission #approves #aid #support #resolution #Polish #Getin #Noble #Bank #S.A

World

Australia's treasurer flags tax reforms to boost productivity in Labor's second term

Australia's treasurer flags tax reforms to boost productivity in Labor's second term by : Reuters Source link

Senate tweaks to Trump tax bill seen adding to US debt in line with House plan

Senate tweaks to Trump tax bill seen adding to US debt in line with House plan by : Reuters Source link