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While Netflix and Paramount Skydance make the news with big numbers, the real winners in the Warner Bros Discovery bidding war are not streaming giants or studio executives. Two investment banks, JPMorgan Chase and Allen & Company, are instead getting huge fees for advising Warner Bros Discovery. According to a…

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday downplayed concerns over proposed US semiconductor tariffs, warning instead that steep duties would ultimately hurt American consumers. Speaking at a press conference, Lee said that imposing tariffs as high as 100% on imported chips would almost certainly push prices higher in the…

Renault sales growth 2025 gained momentum as the French automaker reported a rise in global volumes, helped by strong passenger vehicle demand outside Europe. The group said on Tuesday that total sales volumes increased 3.2% in 2025, highlighting the growing importance of international markets in offsetting weakness closer to home….

The Workspace Group CEO change marks a significant shift for the London-focused flexible office-space provider, as the company announced that Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Hutchings will step down from his role. He will be succeeded by Charlie Green, co-founder of The Office Group, one of the UK’s most prominent flexible…

China population policy is emerging as a central pillar of Beijing’s broader economic strategy as authorities roll out their most comprehensive effort yet to reverse a flagging birth rate. Official population data due on January 19 is expected to show China’s population shrinking for a fourth consecutive year, underlining the…

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings is preparing one of the most significant retail stock market debuts of the year, as it seeks a valuation of around $30 billion for the A.S. Watson IPO in Hong Kong and London. According to people familiar with the matter, the group has already…

Apple has announced a landmark partnership with Google that will see the iPhone maker use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence Apple Gemini Siri model to power its next-generation voice assistant. The move places Apple Gemini Siri at the center of Apple’s future AI strategy as the company races to close the…

Global smartphone shipments rose 2% in 2025, driven by stronger demand in emerging markets and resilient economic activity, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest industry analysis. Analysts reported that the increase in global smartphone shipments marks a notable rebound after several years of sluggish growth and contributes to renewed optimism for…

Senior Chinese Official Meets Disney CEO in Beijing China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, signalling renewed openness toward US entertainment investment as Disney China strategy takes centre stage once again. Ding reportedly urged Disney to increase its investments in China, which is a…

Character.AI, an artificial intelligence startup, has consented to resolve many lawsuits alleging that its chatbot products caused youth deaths and mental health crises. The deal settles some of the first and most widely watched court cases investigating the possible dangers of AI chatbots, especially for children. Court filings submitted this…