Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 05:36 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Nick Hajli

Professor Nick Hajli is an AI strategist and Professor of Digital Strategy at Loughborough Business School. He earned his PhD in Management from Birkbeck, University of London. Prior to joining Loughborough University, Nick contributed his expertise at both Newcastle University and Swansea University. With a notable presence in academic circles, Nick boasts a portfolio of 100 publications in esteemed journals. His research has garnered recognition in leading publications like the FT50 and ABS 4 journals. He has received prestigious accolades including recognition as one of the top 2% scientists globally by Stanford and as a highly cited author worldwide by Elsevier. Nick has also successfully supervised several PhD students through their academic journeys to completion.

Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked – here’s how to make sure they are safe

Sep 25, 2024 12:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks...

Four ways to make AI algorithms more sustainable and better for consumers

Jul 31, 2024 12:20 pm UTC| Technology

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more embedded into our everyday lives and business operations, their high energy demands and environmental impacts call for a more sustainable approach to building...

Economy

U.S. Container Imports from China Plunge 28% Amid Tariff Pressures

U.S. imports of containerized goods from China dropped 28.3% year-over-year in June, according to supply chain technology firm Descartes (NASDAQ:DSGX). The sharp decline follows a similar drop in May, largely driven by...

Gold Prices Hold Steady as Trump Tariff Threats Stir Cautious Sentiment

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Tuesday as safe haven demand rose following U.S. President Donald Trumps tariff threats, though a stronger U.S. dollar capped gains. Spot gold dipped slightly to $3,334.22 per...

Myanmar Conflict Threatens Global Heavy Rare Earth Supply Chain

The global supply of heavy rare earthscritical for electric vehicles and wind turbinesis at risk due to an escalating conflict in Myanmars Kachin state. The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has been fighting Myanmars...

Vietnam Central Bank to Maintain Flexible Monetary Policy to Support Growth

Vietnams central bank announced plans to maintain a flexible monetary policy throughout the rest of 2025, emphasizing support for economic growth amid persistent global uncertainties. Deputy Governor of the State Bank of...

Asian Stocks Climb Despite Trump Tariff Threats, Eyes on RBA Rate Cut

Asian markets rose on Tuesday, brushing off fresh U.S. tariff threats after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to negotiate. Despite weak cues from Wall Street, investor sentiment in Asia improved as Trump...

Politics

South Korea Cracks Down on Anti-North Leaflet Balloons Amid Policy Shift

South Korean defector-activist Lee Min-bok has paused his decades-long campaign of sending anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border via balloons. The equipment he once used now sits idle, as the countrys political...

Macron’s UK Visit Marks Post-Brexit Reset and Migration Deal Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain for a three-day state visit, marking the first by a European leader since Brexit. Hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, the trip symbolizes renewed UK-France ties...

ByteDance Denies TikTok U.S. Sale to Oracle-Led Group Amid Deadline Pressure

ByteDance has denied reports that it plans to sell TikToks U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), according to Chinese media on Tuesday. Speculation had surfaced that Oracle was leading a...

Trump Orders Rollback of Wind and Solar Tax Credits Under New Energy Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order targeting renewable energy incentives, directing federal agencies to enforce cuts to tax credits for wind and solar projects. The move is part of the recently...

Trump, Netanyahu Discuss Iran Talks and Gaza Relocation Plan Amid Ceasefire Push

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, signaling renewed efforts to negotiate with Iran and backing controversial plans to relocate Palestinians from...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

SK Hynix Shares Surge on AI Memory Chip Demand as Samsung Profit Slumps

SK Hynix (KS:000660) shares surged Tuesday after rival Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) warned of a steep drop in second-quarter profits, highlighting diverging fortunes in South Koreas semiconductor sector amid booming...

Apple AI Leader Ruoming Pang Joins Meta’s Superintelligence Team

Ruoming Pang, Apples top executive overseeing its artificial intelligence foundation models, is leaving the tech giant to join Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the...

Samsung Forecasts 56% Q2 Profit Drop Amid AI Chip Setbacks and U.S. Export Curbs

Samsung Electronics expects a steep 56% decline in its second-quarter operating profit, signaling continued struggles in its semiconductor division. The company projected Q2 operating profit of 4.6 trillion won ($3.36...

TikTok Plans U.S.-Only App Amid Potential Oracle-Led Sale

TikTok is reportedly developing a U.S.-specific version of its app, codenamed M2, as it prepares for a potential sale of its American operations, according to The Information. The new version is expected to launch in U.S....

Samsung Q2 Profit Set to Fall 39% Amid HBM Chip Delay and Nvidia Certification Issues

Samsung Electronics is expected to report a 39% drop in second-quarter operating profit, hit by delays in supplying advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips to AI leader Nvidia. According to LSEG SmartEstimate, the South...