Reading Time : 2minutesThe 2025 Singapore Grand Prix dazzled over 300,000 fans and pumped millions into the economy. Yet the spectacle’s success came at a cost — the thrill of true racing faded behind luxury branding, corporate deals, and commercial excess. Profit may have overtaken passion on Formula 1’s most glamorous night.
Reading Time : 2minutesMicroStrategy’s stock jumped 12% as Bitcoin surged beyond $122,000. With over 600,000 BTC in its treasury, the company’s value continues to mirror Bitcoin’s volatile movements. Its leveraged strategy, funded through equity and bond sales, offers big rewards during rallies—but also exposes investors to sharp downturns if the crypto tide turns.
Reading Time : 2minutesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that AI’s growth is creating huge demand for skilled trade workers like electricians and plumbers. With trillion-dollar investments in data centers, millions of new construction jobs are opening, offering lucrative career paths beyond college. However, labor shortages remain a major challenge to this economic transformation.
Reading Time : 2minutesAntwerp has regained its competitive sparkle after the US lifted 15 percent tariffs on polished diamonds from the EU. The exemption boosts Antwerp’s $2.1 billion annual exports, making its gems more attractive in the American market and securing the city’s role as a vital hub in the global diamond trade.
Reading Time : 2minutesUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met to deepen AI collaboration, accelerating research and real-world applications. Altman received an honorary doctorate for his contributions to AI. The partnership supports the UAE’s AI ecosystem growth, contributing to a knowledge-based economy and national AI strategy goals.
Reading Time : 2minutesGlobal stocks are wavering as Wall Street’s rally loses steam. Inflation data offered relief but did not dispel concerns about valuations or policy caution. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s warning on stretched markets added to the hesitation, leaving investors looking to upcoming inflation and jobs data for clarity on future momentum.
Reading Time : 2minutes TikTok’s U.S. operations will be led by American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, separating from ByteDance with a $14 billion valuation. Oracle will secure user data and retrain TikTok’s algorithm to ensure autonomy from China. Though experts question the oversight, the deal reflects intense US-China tech tensions and political challenges ahead.
Reading Time : 2minutesAlibaba is joining forces with Nvidia to integrate physical AI tools into its cloud platform, signaling a bold push into robotics and embodied intelligence. With billions pledged in infrastructure, the partnership merges Nvidia’s software power and Alibaba’s scale. Despite export restrictions and risks, markets reacted strongly, showing confidence in Alibaba’s evolving role in global AI.
Reading Time : 2minutesAsian stocks stalled after recent gains, with Chinese tech shares leading declines ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech. Investors paused as inflation worries and uncertainty over U.S. rate cuts weighed on sentiment. With valuations under pressure and regulatory risks looming, the coming days may set the tone for regional markets.
Reading Time : 2minutesA recent headline suggested Oracle and OpenAI had signed a record cloud deal, but no such partnership has been confirmed. OpenAI remains tied closely to Microsoft Azure. Oracle has growing AI ambitions with partners like NVIDIA and Cohere, yet no credible evidence supports a deal with OpenAI. Let’s unpack what’s real.
Reading Time : 2minutesWall Street’s leading investors are predicting gold could soar to $5000 as economic uncertainty, rising debt, and geopolitical tensions strengthen its appeal. With central banks expanding reserves and investor confidence in fiat currencies waning, gold is regaining strategic importance. Optimists see structural demand ahead, while skeptics warn of overreliance on extreme scenarios.
Reading Time : 2minutesChina has entered the UN’s Global Innovation Index top 10 for the first time, pushing Germany out of the ranking. While Switzerland, Sweden, and the US hold the lead, China’s surge in patents and R&D spending signals a major shift in global innovation power. Meanwhile, global research growth has slowed to its weakest pace in years.
Reading Time : 2minutesTesla is moving beyond cars, betting its future on robotics and AI. With EV sales slowing, Elon Musk’s “Master Plan Part 4” puts Optimus humanoid robots and robotaxis at the center of Tesla’s next chapter. The gamble could redefine the company, but challenges in execution and regulation will decide whether the bold vision succeeds.
Reading Time : 2minutesOpenAI is planning to reduce Microsoft’s share of its revenue from 20% to 8% by the end of the decade, marking a major shift in their partnership. Alongside negotiations on server fees and corporate restructuring, this move could redefine how the two companies share profits and influence the global artificial intelligence market.
Reading Time : 2minutesApple’s recent iPhone Air launch sparked varied analyst views, reflecting cautious optimism amid AI feature concerns and pricing challenges. While some see design innovation propelling upgrades, others warn of limited AI impact and valuation pressures. The market response highlights investor unease about Apple’s future upgrade cycles and competition in AI-driven devices.