Commentary from several executive teams this earnings reporting season backs that up. There’s a growing—although not universal—sense that activity is improving and that companies are making growth and ...

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The EY organization and Microsoft announced today the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and ...

Fidra Energy has received planning consent to build and operate a 1.4GW battery storage project at Thorpe Marsh, Yorkshire.

After nearly a decade of inactivity, Papua New Guinea’s only radiotherapy machine re-started operations six months ago with support from the IAEA, giving renewed hope to thousands of cancer patients ...

This month offers a particularly reflective time in China, for consumers, families, small-business people and investors alike. The globally celebrated New Year’s holiday and the Chinese Lunar ...

In addition to Santos' Gladstone LNG, several other third-party east-coast LNG projects conspire to drive domestic gas prices higher. As the largest domestic gas supplier, Santos can expect ...

The subdued outlook follows a mixed final quarter. Hyundai reported 2.8 trillion won ($1.9 billion) in operating profit for ...

Silent Witness fans in tears as they demand major change from show - ‘Surely this must be pointing to something,’ one viewer ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's fourth-quarter revenue and profit beat expectations, as demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications continued to surge.

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