BUSINESS

China's Alibaba To Invest $50 Bn In AI, Cloud Computing

Alibaba and other tech giants have enjoyed a revival in recent months, after being hit by a long-running government crackdown
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Monday it will spend more than $50 billion on artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen meeting President Xi Jinping.
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The return of the iconic Renault 5 as an electric car is bringing customers into dealerships and having a 'halo effect' on sales of other models, the company says

Renault Revs Up Profitability In 2024

Renault confirmed on Thursday it defied headwinds in the car industry by boosting revenue and attaining record profitability in 2024 thanks to the success of its new line up of vehicles, although net profit sank as it scaled back its partnership with Nissan.
Experts have warned it is often Americans who end up paying the cost of tariffs on imports

Trump Says US Auto Tariffs To Be Around 25%

US President Donald Trump expanded his offensive against trading partners on Tuesday, threatening 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, and similar or higher duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
UK annual inflation jumped more than expected in January

UK Annual Inflation Jumps More Than Expected

Britain's annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish economic growth.
Donald Trump warned he will impose 25 percent tariffs on imported cars

Asian Markets Swing As Traders Assess Latest Tariffs Volley

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine.
A truck prepares to enter the United States at a border crossing in Blackpool, Canada, a country which has vowed to hit back if Washington goes ahead with 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports

US Tariffs Threat A 'Shock' To Canadian Businesses

Donald Trump's threats of import tariffs have sent shockwaves through Canada, forcing businesses to question their dependence on the United States -- a reassessment that is creating headaches for many sectors.
Alibaba led a rally in tech firms in Hong Kong

Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Pare Hong Kong Tech Rally

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday with Hong Kong resuming its tech-led rally after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and China's top business leaders fanned hopes that a long-running crackdown on the private sector is coming to an end.

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