Technology
Novartis to buy radiology specialist Mariana Oncology for US$1 billion
Novartis has entered an agreement to acquire US radiopharmaceutical company Mariana Oncology for US$1 billion, boosting its portfolio of cancer treatments in development, the Swiss drug manufacturer said on...
Deutsche Bank raises Postbank pay by 12.5% in new cost headwind
Deutsche Bank has agreed to increase salaries by 12.5 per cent for a large swathe of its German staff, adding to cost pressures for chief executive officer Christian Sewing.Roughly...
Meta now has an AI chatbot. Experts say get ready for more AI-powered social media
When you use Facebook Messenger these days, a new prompt greets you with this come-on: “Ask Meta AI anything.” You may have opened the app to send a text...
Washed Out’s new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora?
“The Hardest Part,” a new song from indie pop artist Washed Out, is all about love lost, among the most human of themes.But ironically, to illustrate the tune’s sense...
Universal Music Group reaches new licensing agreement with TikTok
UNIVERSAL Music Group and TikTok said on Thursday (May 2) that they had reached a new licensing agreement that will restore the label’s songs and artists to the social...
Maersk raises full-year profit guidance after strong quarter
Shipping group Maersk raised its full-year profit guidance after posting better than expected quarterly earnings on Thursday (May 2), citing strong container shipping demand and the diverting of vessels...
Prosper Cap halts operations at UK hotel after fire breaks out
HOSPITALITY management group Prosper Cap : PPC 0% temporarily halted operations at its Crowne Plaza Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon property in the UK, following a fire accident that occurred on Apr...
Standard Chartered Q1 profit rises 5.5%, beats estimates
STANDARD Chartered posted on Thursday a 5.5 per cent rise in its first-quarter pretax profit, beating estimates, as higher interest rates bolstered earnings at the emerging markets-focused lender.StanChart, which...
