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Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

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Alphabet just got a reminder of how crucial it is for investors to believe the company has a successful ai strategy. This past week, the owner of Google saw a $87 billion rise in market worth in a single day following the demonstration of its Gemini big language model. The company says Gemini can compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Alphabet must demonstrate to investors how its technological expertise will increase sales if it hopes to maintain those gains.

Alphabet’s AI model ‘Gemini’ sparks $87 bn surge | World Business Watch

Amazon has secured a major legal victory as the European Union's top court ruled in favour of the tech giant. The court stated that it does not have to pay $273 million in back taxes to Luxembourg. This decision comes as a blow to EU antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager's efforts to crack down on preferential tax deals for multinational corporations.

Amazon's tax deal with Luxembourg deemed legal | World Business Watch

Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. has witnessed a staggering surge in market value, gaining an impressive $87 billion in just one day. This surge followed a compelling demonstration of Alphabet's Gemini large language model, a breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) that has drawn comparisons to OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Alphabet's Gemini AI sparks market surge, paving the way for Google's technological leap

After firing nine senior executives, GM's cruise is continuing its restructuring of the struggling autonomous car industry by laying off 24% of its workforce. President Mo Elshenawy sent a note to staff on thursday informing them of the layoffs.

GM’s Cruise slashes 24% of its workforce | World Business Watch

In a move to propel itself into the forefront of high-tech industries, Ukraine has announced its ambitious Win 2030 plan, outlining intentions to establish a domestic chipmaking industry and bolster artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Ukraine unveils ambitious "Win 2030" plan: Aims for chip manufacturing & AI growth

The National Insurance Academy's latest report, based on data released on Thursday, has uncovered a grim reality: a staggering 95 per cent of India's 144 crore population remains uninsured.

95pc of the Indian population remains uninsured: National Insurance Academy

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. 95pc of the Indian population remains uninsured: National Insurance Academy Based on data released on Thursday, the National Insurance Academy's most recent report has revealed a grim fact: 95 per cent of India's 144 crore people do not have health insurance.

WION Business Wrap | Ukraine’s ambitious “Win 2030” plan, Alphabet’s market surge, India’s uninsured & more

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has signalled a significant deceleration in global oil demand growth, citing economic weakness in key nations. Bloomberg cited the monthly report, wherein the IEA slashed estimates for the final quarter of 2023, reducing consumption growth by nearly 400,000 barrels a day.

Global oil demand faces sharp slowdown as economic woes bite, IEA warns

Representatives from 196 countries reached a groundbreaking accord to transition away from fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The summit, held in the heart of Arab oil country, faced overt opposition from OPEC, the powerful oil-producing group.

COP28 Breakthrough: World unites to shift from fossil fuels in historic climate accord

Austria is making a diplomatic move to have Raiffeisen Bank International, the largest Western bank in Russia, removed from a Ukrainian blacklist in exchange for endorsing new European Union sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported.

Austria challenges Ukrainian blacklist to safeguard business ties with Russia

South Africa's government turns to the business community to boost economic growth. The country aims to boost GDP by as much as six percentage points by fixing the country's collapsing ports and freight-rail network.

South Africa's plans to fire up economy | World Business Watch

The parent company of Business Insider and Politico, Axel Springer announced on Wednesday (Dec 13) that it was joining hands with OpenAI's ChatGPT to let the chatbot access its content, including paywall content, and also to let it summarise its articles.

‘First of its kind’: ChatGPT to pay Politico, Business Insider for content access, summarising articles

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied over 1 per cent to hit all-time highs on Thursday, propelled by intense buying in IT, tech and realty stocks after the US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged and signalled rate cuts next year.

Sensex, Nifty rally over 1 pc to hit lifetime highs as US Fed ignites rate cut hopes

There is some good news for Bangladesh struggling with surging inflation, falling import cover and a weak currency ahead of the country's January elections. The international monetary fund's board approved its first review of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion bailout package. Dhaka will get $689.8 million in funds to combat its economic crisis.

IMF approves bailout of Bangladesh | World Business Watch

Saudi Aramco buys a portion of fuel retailer gas & oil Pakistan Ltd. That marks its entry into the South Asian country.

Saudi Aramco enters Pakistan | World Business Watch

President Xi Jinping and other senior chinese officials pledged to prioritise industrial strategy above stimulus spending in the next year, that is sure to disappoint investors.

China's economic focus shifts to AI amid US Tensions | World Business Watch

Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed as investors assess the quarterly tankan survey from Japan ahead of the interest rate decision from the US Federal reserve.

Asian markets open mixed as investors await US Fed policy decision | World Business Watch

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is facing one of its biggest challenges in decades. There are allegations that some LDP lawmakers received thousands of dollars in unreported funds.

Explained: What is the Japanese fundraising scandal that has engulfed Fumio Kishida govt?

Bitcoin has once again seized the spotlight, experiencing an almost threefold surge in value throughout 2023. Yet, the persisting criticism revolves around its perceived lack of utility. Bitcoin is merely a store of value. While environmentalists vehemently oppose bitcoin due to its energy-intensive nature, a new perspective is emerging from economists who believe the cryptocurrency's substantial market cap could serve a groundbreaking purpose: supporting climate initiatives. Can bitcoin potentially go from climate culprit to carbon champion? Take a look at this report to find out...

Analysing bitcoin and it's carbon footprint | It's bit on environment

Rising investments in ai prove that it's going to be the most disruptive technology of the decade. But what about regulating this new tech? The EU seems to have cracked the code to that problem. Take a look to find out more...

EU strikes deal on 'historic' AI law | Achieves agreement

Tucker carlson, a renowned conservative figure and former fox news host, recently launched a subscription-based streaming service known as the tucker carlson network, available at $9 per month. Carlson, recognized for his popularity among conservative viewers, departed from fox news in april amidst a $787.5 million settlement with dominion voting systems over false election fraud claims.

Tucker Carlson's streaming service goes live, charges $9 per month

In the midst of a global economic slowdown, the indian stock markets have remained in a state of euphoria, with the nifty 50 recently shattering the 21,000-point barrier. This meteoric rise, from 20,000 to 21,000 unfolded in a mere 61 trading sessions, prompting seasoned market veterans to underscore the impact of the power of compounding on investor wealth.

How power of compounding works | World Business Watch

A recent Reuters report sparks a current of uncertainty in the electric vehicle landscape, revealing a potential speed bump on the road to an all-electric future. Buckle up as we navigate the twists and turns of the ev market, where projections might be hitting a few potholes.

Explained: why EVs are hitting a speed bump globally? | World Business News

Asian markets edged higher with japan stocks leading gains for a second straight session ahead of the final US Federal reserve meeting of the year.

Asian markets open higher ahead of US Fed meeting | World Business Watch

Big tech's AI profits loom over S&P 500. The ability of the largest tech companies to turn their investments in artificial intelligence into even greater profits will determine the fate of the S&P 500.

Outlook for investors betting on AI | World Business Watch

In the coming week, central bankers, from Washington to Frankfurt to London and beyond, will make their final policy decision for the year. That comes at a time of apprehension about the direction the global inflation cycle is taking.

Global rate-cut standoff looms | World Business Watch