The global shipping industry stands at a pivotal juncture, facing a paradigm shift driven by evolving geostrategic landscapes and rapid technological advancements. Maintaining competitiveness in this new maritime world requires a bold revolution, surpassing heavily subsidised and government-backed shipbuilding and shipping industries elsewhere. This necessitates a "blue ocean strategy&…
Nintendo's dominance in gaming history is undeniable, particularly during a remarkable two-decade period. The NES and Game Boy revitalised home and handheld gaming in the 1980s; the 1990s saw them triumph over Sega in the console wars. However, by the turn of the millennium, Nintendo's momentum…
Microsoft has unveiled 8080 Books, a new publishing imprint aiming to revolutionise the industry with a significantly accelerated production process compared to traditional publishing houses. Named after a seminal Intel microprocessor, the imprint will focus on titles within technology, science, and business, promising a faster route from manuscript to market.…
European stock markets closed higher on Friday, defying a weakening euro which hit a two-year low against the US dollar. The positive market sentiment bucked broader economic anxieties, driven by strong US economic data and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The FTSE MIB in Milan closed up 0.6% at 33,494.…
Centamin PLC (LSE: CEY, TSX: CEE) announced the issuance of 20,334,280 new ordinary shares as part of its Share Incentive Plan, following its recommended acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti. This issuance is contingent upon court approval of the scheme of arrangement under Article 125 of the Jersey Companies Law.…
A new report from Technavio forecasts explosive growth in the global big data market, projecting a £400 billion expansion between 2024 and 2028. This significant increase, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 21.46%, is primarily attributed to the ever-increasing volume of data generation fuelled by…
Ambertail Games and Team17 have announced a further delay for the Nintendo Switch release of their life sim, *Amber Isle*. Originally slated for a late October launch, then pushed back to November, the game will now arrive in February 2025. This significant delay, announced via social media and accompanied by…
Colombia's Cercarbono, a leading voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction project registrar and certifier, has partnered with S&P Global Commodity Insights to utilise its Meta Registry®. This innovative platform represents a first-of-its-kind solution for connecting environmental registries globally, facilitating seamless tracking, transfer, and retirement of carbon credits,…
