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Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Samsung announces $1.8B investment in new OLED factory in Vietnam
OUR TAKEThe new factory enhances Samsung’s commitment to advanced OLED technology, which is crucial for modern displays, improving quality and innovation in consumer electronics. Establishing a major production facility in Vietnam helps Samsung diversify its manufacturing…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Apollo Global Management negotiates $5B investment in Intel
Apollo Global Management is negotiating a $5 billion investment in Intel to support the company’s recovery amid a 60% drop in stock value this year.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Samsung sues Indian labour union over strike as dispute escalates
OUR TAKESamsung Electronics’ Indian unit is in the middle of a big labour dispute. It has filed a lawsuit against members of a labour union following an 11-day strike at its home appliances plant in Tamil Nadu. The strike, led by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), has…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
What are regulatory compliance requirements?
Organisations must stay informed about the regulatory landscape relevant to their industry and ensure they implement appropriate compliance programs to avoid legal penalties, financial loss, and damage to their reputation. This blog explores the essential regulatory compliance…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
BlackRock and Microsoft launch $30B fund for AI infrastructure
OUR TAKEIt highlights significant investment in AI infrastructure, which is crucial for the continued development of advanced AI technologies like deep learning. BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30 billion fund will drive the development of data centres and energy projects, addressing…

Global Institutional Trends
Adobe to launch generative AI video creation tool later this year
OUR TAKEAdobe’s introduction of the Firefly Video Model signals a significant leap in AI-driven video creation. By allowing users to generate video clips from text and image prompts, Adobe is positioning itself as a major player in the AI video tool market. This new tool promises…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Top EU privacy regulator launches probe into Google’s AI compliance
DPC investigated Google to regulate whether EU users’ personal data is processed in the development of its foundational AI model.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
AirTrunk acquired by Blackstone in $24B deal
Blackstone confirmed to Forbes Australia that it reached a deal today to acquire Australian unicorn AirTrunk.

Latin America and Caribbean Institutional Trends
Google limits on android auto access may breach EU rules
Google’s refusal to allow an electric car app developed by Enel to access its Android Auto platform may violate competition rules.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
BDCOM to launch the fastest broadband package in Bangladesh
OUR TAKE In an exclusive interview with Md. Jakir Hossan, manager of BDCOM Online Limited, he told BTW that as the first commercial telephone provider in Bangladesh, BDCOM provides robust IP telephony services to government agencies and large enterprises. Position yourself as a…

Global Institutional Trends
New members of OpenAI’s funding round include Apple and Nvidia
This investment is in line with Apple’s efforts to integrate advanced AI like ChatGPT into its future products.

North America Institutional Trends
DICK’S Sporting Goods confirms data breach following cyberattack
DICK’S Sporting Goods disclosed that an unauthorised third party accessed its systems and confidential data last week.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Mike Lynch death turns Bayesian sinking into a tech-governance watchpoint
Mike Lynch's death in the Bayesian sinking is a technology-sector event because it changes founder legacy, litigation memory, and continuity questions around Lynch-linked companies.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
EU Parliament faces scrutiny following data breach complaints
NOYB alleges that the EUParliament failed to protect employee personal data, calling for enforcement from the EU Data Protection Supervisor.

Global Institutional Trends
Chinese tech firms race to launch AI smart glasses
Chinese companies Chinese companies are introducing affordable AI smart glasses that provide access to generative AI capabilities.

North America Institutional Trends
Custody giant State Street broadens crypto services in new partnership
US financial services provider State Street has partnered with Swiss crypto firm Taurus to launch new digital asset services, including tokenisation and crypto asset custody, aimed at catering to institutional demand.

Global Institutional Trends
Google faces class action lawsuit over Chrome data collection
Google will have to face a class action lawsuit accusing it of collecting user data through Chrome without their consent.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
US and South Korea launch drills amid North Korean threats
The Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises begin between South Korea and the US to against North Korea’s growing nuclear and cyber threats.

Global Institutional Trends
Forcepoint’s solutions address increasing data breach expenses
In today’s digital landscape, data breaches are more than just a fear; they are a reality that many organisations face. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the average cost of a data breach has climbed to $4.88M, a significant 10 percent rise from the previous…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
HPE Acquires Morpheus Data for Cloud Management
HPE acquired Morpheus Data to enhance its GreenLake cloud service,expanding its offerings in FinOps and application lifecycle management.
