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Finance minister to seek extension of Marcus Garvey public sector graduate scholarship programme
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams, addresses the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Engagement Session, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (August 13). Thirty...

Fintech IPOs Soar in 2025 with Healthy Returns
The year 2025 has witnessed a significant increase in the number of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States. So far, we’ve recorded 216. This substantial jump, compared to 2024’s figures, signals a positive trend for the rest of the...

Tech CEOs call out Mark Zuckerberg for billion-dollar pay packages to hook AI talent: 'I don't think that's going to set up a great culture'
Photo Credit: Getty Images The heads of AI-chipmaker AMD and Meta-competitor OpenAI have both publicly criticized Mark Zuckerberg for his strategy of poaching top AI talent with jaw-dropping offers that have reportedly reached upward of $100...

Ørsted Picks DNV as Lender’s Technical Advisor for Offshore Wind Deal in Taiwan
DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, has successfully acted as Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA) for the project financing of Ørsted’s 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, which achieved financial close in...

Solana Price Analysis: SOL Stuck Under $200 as Investors Pivot to Mutuum Finance (MUTM)
Despite Solana’s (SOL) prolonged consolidation below the $200 mark, investor sentiment is shifting from caution to calculated optimism. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) a new performer is expanding on-chain lending and yield opportunities. At $0.035, the new...

Shiba Inu vs MAGACOIN FINANCE — Which Memecoin With Utility Will Dominate the Next Bull Run?
Bitcoin is reaching new all-time highs across the board, with several altcoins trailing the boost. Shiba Inu is surfing the wave, while MAGACOIN FINANCE is also getting its fair share of attention. The two coins have dedicated communities and an...

BWX Technologies Rally Shows How Space Ambitions Can Reprice Nuclear Stocks
Nuclear energy stocks have been all the rage recently. Demonstrating this is the return of the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSE:NLR). As of the Aug. 12 close, NLR has provided a total return of 65% over the past 52 weeks and 128% over the past...

Cona: Elder financial fraud on Long Island: a growing risk for families and businesses
Financial fraud is no longer just a personal issue—it’s a business risk, a legal liability, and a growing concern for families and professionals alike. The elderly population is increasingly in the crosshairs of sophisticated scams, and the ripple...

MONEY20/20 MIDDLE EAST BRINGS TOGETHER THE VOICES DRIVING FINTECH FORWARD
Global fintech regulators, visionary founders, and investment heavyweights to take the stage in Riyadh this September Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -August 2025 – Money20/20 Middle East, the premier platform for the fintech and financial community, hosted...

Maxeon Solar Technologies Announces First Half Of 2025 Financial Results
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) -- First half of 2025 revenue of $39 Million-- -- Amid continued headwinds, the Company is committed to business transformation and fiscal discipline-- SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd....

Horizon Scanner- Financial Crime - US Developments August 2025
Horizon Scanner Financial Crime – US Developments August 2025 Immediate impact Short-term impact On the horizon Legal Risk When? What’s Next? Supporting Information Landmark tax fraud case results in two- year prison sentence Frank Richard Ahlgren...

KTR on how Telangana became India’s premier tech & investment hub: Transformation was no accident—it was engineered
"Telangana was one of the first states to launch dedicated policies for Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Drones and Cybersecurity, backed by tangible initiatives in healthcare, education, and agriculture": KTR Over the past decade, Telangana...

BIT Mining Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM ) ("BIT Mining," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency infrastructure company, today reported its...

HCL Tech Share Price Live Updates: HCL Tech's Weekly Performance Shows 0.97% Gain
Stay informed with the HCL Tech Stock Liveblog, your comprehensive resource for real-time updates and in-depth analysis of a leading stock. Get the latest details on HCL Tech, including: Last traded price 1489.8, Market capitalization: 404281.83,...

Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance Weekly Returns Show a Decline
Stay updated with the Bajaj Finance Stock Liveblog, your one-stop destination for real-time information and analysis of a leading stock. Explore the latest updates on Bajaj Finance stock, including: Last traded price 861.45, Market capitalization:...
Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
TOKYO, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LAWR) (the “Company” or “Robot Consulting”), a Japanese platform service provider focusing on human resource solutions with an intention to expand into legal technology and...

The Evolving Landscape Of Climate Tech Funding In India
SUMMARY Over the last 18 months, Indian climate tech startups attracted over $2.2 Bn in new funding, a 340% jump from 2022 Notably, only about 3% of Indian climate tech startups have raised Series B or later rounds, highlighting the challenge of...

Ministry of Finance Welcomes Executive Leadership Programme Delegation from the Republic of Indonesia to Showcase Best Government Practices
Mariam Al Amiri: We believe in the importance of knowledge partnerships that enable government institutions to advance confidently towards the future The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Executive Leadership...

Corporate Volunteer of the Year: Phyllis King, Waukesha County Technical College
As the new chief strategist for AI advancement at Waukesha County Technical College, Phyllis King is set to spearhead the development of the college’s artificial intelligence programs, fostering local and national collaborations. Prior to WCTC,...

Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could...