Technology

Cisco launches US billion AI fund and makes first investments
Cisco launches US$1 billion AI fund and makes first investments
June 4, 2024
CISCO on Tuesday (Jun 4) launched a US$1 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) startups, joining a list of big technology companies rushing to take stakes in...
Europe: Shares snap three-day winning streak on commodities’ drag
Europe: Shares snap three-day winning streak on commodities’ drag
June 4, 2024
EUROPEAN shares slipped on Tuesday (Jun 4) as falling commodity prices weighed on mining and energy stocks, though caution remained ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate...
Companies should carry hotels and properties held for own use at fair value
Companies should carry hotels and properties held for own use at fair value
June 4, 2024
VALUATION is both an art and a science. Generally, there are prescribed or widely used methods to value assets such as businesses, financial instruments, art works, jewellery, antiques and...
Jean Daniel Pession: Italian World Cup Skier and His Girlfriend Elisa Arlian Plunge 2,300 Ft to Death While Hiking on Mount Zerbion
June 4, 2024
Skiing champion Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, tragically lost their lives after plummeting over 2,000 feet from a mountain in Italy. The couple was reportedly hiking...
Melissa Cohen: Hunter Biden’s Wife Lashes Out at Trump Aide Outside Courtroom Ahead of Trial Calling Him ‘Nazi Piece of S***’
June 4, 2024
Hunter Biden's wife Melissa Cohen lost her cool with a former White House official to Donald Trump, causing mayhem to break out in the courthouse hallway on Tuesday during...
Citi boosts US parental leave to compete with Wall Street rivals
Citi boosts US parental leave to compete with Wall Street rivals
June 4, 2024
CITIGROUP is increasing the time-off allowance for new parents in the US and introducing leave for staff to care for ailing family members, bringing it more in line with...
Tucupita Marcano Banned from MLB for Life for Betting on Baseball; Four Others Handed One-Year Suspension
June 4, 2024
Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was officially banned from MLB for life on Tuesday for betting on Pirates games while on the team the previous season, commissioner Rob Manfred announced....
Microsoft takes its AI push to customer service call centres
Microsoft takes its AI push to customer service call centres
June 4, 2024
MICROSOFT on Tuesday (Jun 4) said it will introduce new artificial intelligence tools for customer service call centres. Microsoft, which has backed ChatGPT creator OpenAI, is taking AI technology into...
Indian carmaker Tata Motors’ finance unit to merge with Tata Capital
Indian carmaker Tata Motors’ finance unit to merge with Tata Capital
June 4, 2024
Tata Motors’ vehicle financing unit will merge with non-banking financial company Tata Capital in a share swap deal, the Indian carmaker said on Tuesday (Jun 4).Tata Motors Finance’s shareholders...
Chinese security firm Nuctech challenges EU raids over alleged subsidies
Chinese security firm Nuctech challenges EU raids over alleged subsidies
June 4, 2024
CHINESE security equipment company Nuctech is taking the European Commission to court over raids at its Dutch and Polish offices, saying there was no evidence to support allegations it...