Samsung used Mobile World Congress 2026 to unveil its Galaxy AI strategy, centering on the new Galaxy S26 series powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and an industry‑first Privacy Display. The rollout extends AI‑driven features across wearables, tablets, laptops and the Galaxy Watch 8, while adding satellite connectivity for emergency use. Samsung also highlighted AI‑powered factories, Connected Care health tools via its Xealth acquisition, and the CognitiV Network Operations Suite that brings multi‑agent intelligence to telecom infrastructure. Together, these moves aim to create a seamless, agentic ecosystem from consumer devices to enterprise networks.
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm launched the company’s MWC 2026 program in Barcelona, outlining a strategy themed “Enter New Horizons.” He identified three forces reshaping telecom—hyperconnectivity, AI expansion, and national security—guiding Ericsson’s demos and partner collaborations. Ekholm emphasized the shift to...

The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed an indefinite ban on all helicopter operations in and around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), citing a proactive safety review after the fatal jet‑helicopter collision in Washington DC. The restriction applies to law‑enforcement, emergency‑service, and general‑aviation...

Marcus Chew, founder of Singapore‑based tender drilling specialist Energy Drilling, will step down as CEO and assume the role of executive chairman. Luc Plouzennec, the current VP of operations and marketing, is promoted to CEO, while marketing manager Chua Yong Chiang...
GO7 launched Orchestrated Virtual Interlining (Orchestrated VI), a rules‑based platform that lets airlines sell seamless multi‑carrier journeys without traditional interline contracts. The solution adds patented ThruBag baggage transfer, optional ConnectProtect disruption coverage, and flexible settlement via IATA Clearing House or...
Regulators are redefining board accountability for financial‑crime governance, demanding that directors move beyond passive review to actively interrogate AML, CTF and PF risk assessments. The risk assessment has shifted from a compliance checklist to a core governance instrument that demonstrates...

Vietnam's Agency of Foreign Trade issued Dispatch No. 229/XNK‑TLH warning that the recent escalation of Middle East hostilities poses serious risks to international transport, trade and supply chains. The agency highlighted expected spikes in consumer‑goods, fuel and oil prices, which...
The PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports have renewed their media‑rights agreement through 2033. The extension secures broadcast of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship on NBC, Peacock, USA Network...

Netflix UK has assembled a dedicated commissioning team for live unscripted programming, headed by longtime Netflix executive Daisy Lilley. The unit added Claire Horton, known for The Masked Singer UK, on a fixed‑term contract and will oversee upcoming live events...

The UK government is considering its most stringent option to ban under‑16s from social media, which would require every user to undergo age verification. Proposed methods include mandatory ID checks, biometric scans, or AI‑based behavioural profiling. Privacy watchdog Big Brother...

Electric‑vehicle ownership in England is expanding beyond affluent early adopters, with 2025 data showing purchases across almost every deprivation decile except the poorest ten percent. The shift is driven by a thriving second‑hand market that lowers upfront costs and by...
Infovista introduced VistaOne™, an open AI‑enabled platform that merges network intelligence with customer‑experience (CX) intelligence for communication service providers and enterprises. The solution uses the VistAI framework, embedding three decades of telecom expertise to deliver persona‑based, intent‑driven insights across both...

The U.S. Air Force discovered that its only spare B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber windshields had been sold as surplus to a private individual. After a goose strike caused a hairline crack, the squadron had to locate the owner and buy...

German politician Merz blamed low productivity for China’s competitive edge, arguing Germans must work harder. The article counters that China’s advantage stems from systemic factors—an undervalued yuan, extensive subsidies and strategic industrial policy—that create a 40‑60% price gap despite higher...

Galeries de la Capitale, owned by Primaris REIT, is adding a wave of new retailers—including a 36,000 sq ft Winners store, a 3,750 sq ft lululemon, Kiokii, Lovisa, Chaudron Bavard, Beau et Bon, Boustan and a future 50,000 sq ft Les Ailes de la Mode anchor—boosting...
I’ve spent years watching robots optimize warehouses and generate content. Now one is designed to repair the ocean. That feels different. A UK design student built a robotic fish that swims like a real marine creature while collecting microplastics. As it moves, it...

Lufthansa’s cabin‑size policy forced German violinist Carolin Widmann to purchase an extra seat for her 1782 Guadagnini violin after staff deemed the case too long for the overhead bin. The multimillion‑dollar instrument was wrapped in a sweater and held on...

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council rejected President Trump’s claim that Tehran is open to talks after the U.S.-Israel "Operation Epic Fury" killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior officials. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and one‑way drones at...
In the French Alps, short‑term rentals now occupy half of all beds, creating seasonal vacancy cycles known as “lits froids.” Airbnb listings have surged from 38,000 in 2019 to 72,000 in 2025, making France its second‑largest market after the United States....

Former deputy energy minister Vladimir Milov’s open‑source analysis shows Russia’s defense‑industrial output, which surged in 2023‑24, is now decelerating sharply. Production of weapons, electronics and combat vehicles fell to roughly half of prior-year levels by late 2025, with some categories...

An independent NHS evaluation across seven Suffolk care homes using Nobi Smart Lights reported up to a 75% reduction in falls‑related hospital admissions and up to a 65% drop in ambulance call‑outs. The study compared six months of baseline data...
Supply‑chain cash flow is tightening as buyers cling to cash, pushing late‑payment rates to 55% and on‑time payments down to 37%. SAP Taulia’s survey of 10,854 suppliers shows a five‑year high 66% interest in early‑payment programs. Suppliers are counter‑acting by adopting...
Cell therapy manufacturing is vulnerable to contamination because living cells cannot be terminally sterilized. Regulatory bodies such as EU GMP Annex 1 and the FDA now require risk‑based contamination control strategies that prioritize closed, sterile, and automated processes. Closing open steps...

The new Spend Matters series shifts focus from AI‑centric visions to the day‑to‑day execution of procure‑to‑pay (P2P) platforms. It argues that execution quality—not platform age, vendor, or AI features—determines whether organizations enjoy predictable, scalable processes or suffer friction and rework....

South Africa’s VBS Mutual Bank, once a flagship black‑owned lender, was declared insolvent in 2018 after billions of rand were siphoned through a massive fraud orchestrated by senior executives. The scandal, which implicated politicians, auditors and even a former president,...

At MWC 2026, SK Telecom unveiled its “AI Native” strategy, aiming to rebuild its core operations around artificial intelligence. The plan includes redesigning billing, sales and network management systems, deploying AI-driven autonomous network operations, and implementing a Zero Trust security...

AI adoption in financial services is now near‑universal, with only 2% of institutions reporting no AI use. The Finastra State of the Nation 2026 survey of 1,509 senior executives shows 60% improved AI capabilities and 43% rank AI as their...
European defence spending is entering a structural re‑armament phase, with global military outlays reaching a record $2.7 trillion in 2024. NATO members have agreed to raise defence budgets to 5% of GDP, allocating 1.5% to cyber, AI and other non‑traditional domains....

Air Astana has secured an incremental order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft plus 25 purchase rights, with most units expected to be A321LRs. The order, approved by shareholders in February, adds to a current fleet of 59 A320 family...
Aven Hospitality and Protect Group have launched Refund Protect within Aven's booking engine, allowing hotels to sell refundable stays at checkout. The service is activated through Protect's Onboarding Platform, offering a quick, tech‑led rollout without altering existing rate policies. Refund Protect aims...

Luxaviation UK has taken delivery of a third Embraer Praetor 600, making it the largest UK operator of the midsize jet. Based at Luton, the aircraft offers a 4,000‑nautical‑mile range, speeds of 863 km/h and can operate from runways as short as...
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) issued a positive opinion recommending Dupixent (dupilumab) for paediatric chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in children aged 2‑11. The recommendation is based on robust Phase III data from the LIBERTY‑CUPID...

Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly released its first 2026 issue, featuring a collection of scholarly articles on private international law. The issue includes analyses of ship arrest across jurisdictions, enforcement of judgments against wealth structures, and the treatment of...
Gurgaon’s ₹1 Crore Illusion: Why 70% of “Paper Profits” Are Financially Misunderstood Most investors proudly say: “My property doubled.” Let’s test that with numbers. Because appreciation is not profit. It’s arithmetic. Case Study (Realistic 2020–2026 Cycle) Bought in 2020: ₹2.00 Cr Value in 2026: ₹3.50 Cr Headline gain: ₹1.50 Cr Looks like...

MWC energy with @EvanKirstel and @JimHarris ! From AI-native networks to enterprise automation, the conversation this year is less about “what’s possible” and more about “what’s live.” Execution era. #MWC26 https://t.co/NfDsiLq8wv
AI has moved from back‑office analytics to active participation in financial institutions' daily communications, creating a new class of "aiComms" that fall under regulatory scrutiny. Theta Lake’s latest report shows 99% of firms plan to broaden AI use on unified...
I thought it was #MWC26, but actually it's TWC, #Telecom World Congress. The main session had more mentions of #fibre, #satellite and subsea cables, than it did of #6G. I think @GSMA now realises the real action is elsewhere, beyond mobile...
Ukraine could well ask that the UAE show some reciprocal good will by reducing its systemic enablement of Russian revenue generation.

South Africa’s green transition is boosting employment, with green jobs rising from 12.4% of the labour force in 2022 to 14.8% in 2024. Growth is concentrated in utilities, mining, construction and finance, driven by government procurement and sustainable‑finance policies. However,...

Stargate Hydrogen has signed its first UK partnership with Seacht Group, a UK energy and engineering firm, to develop green hydrogen projects. The deal combines Stargate’s ceramic‑based electrolysis technology with Seacht’s local market knowledge, positioning both firms to pursue multiple...

Guardian Jet has named Anantha Krishna as its new sales director for the Asia‑Pacific region, creating dedicated leadership for private aviation consulting and brokerage. The appointment comes as demand for private jet services surges among multinational corporations, family offices, and...

Indonesia holds roughly 24‑29 GW of technically recoverable geothermal resources but operates only about 2.71 GW, a fraction of its potential. A new partnership between Star Energy Geothermal and US firm SLB aims to de‑risk the Sekincau field and assets in North...
India’s Godavari Biorefineries will commission a 200 kilolitres‑per‑day grain‑based distillery in the June quarter, adding the ability to switch between sugarcane and corn as feedstock. The move addresses margin pressure from fixed cane payments and volatile sugar prices, while leveraging the...
Global enforcement actions plunged 72% in 2025, with total fines shrinking to $5.488 bn, down from $17 bn in the United States alone the prior year. The United States still led with $3.22 bn in penalties, while Europe and Asia‑Pacific saw markedly lower...
Koei Tecmo announced that the Dynasty Warriors: Origins + Visions of Four Heroes Original Soundtrack will launch on March 9 across streaming and digital music services. The compilation features 108 tracks – 97 from the base game, including bonus pieces, and 11 new...

The DREAMM emulator has launched version 4.0, expanding its library to include all eight Lucas Learning titles, six late‑1990s Star Wars games, and licensed entries like Monopoly Star Wars and Willow. The update introduces Direct3D 11 rendering, high‑fidelity Roland SoundCanvas MIDI playback, experimental netplay, and...

Indian buyers are likely to face higher prices for pistachios, figs and raisins as the Gulf crisis shuts key Iranian and Afghan export routes. Pistachio prices have risen about ₹100 per kilogram, while figs are up a similar amount and...

Two landmark hotel assets in Vietnam were sold for a combined $53.7 million. Singapore‑based UOL Group off‑loaded the 186‑room Park Royal Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City to a domestic investor, while the five‑star Hotel Perle D’Orient Cat Ba on Cat Ba Island was...

A multinational team led by Victor Velasco Herrera has unveiled a forecasting system that can identify super‑flare risk windows months to a year in advance and pinpoint the likely solar regions. By mining 50 years of GOES X‑ray data, researchers...
Synergy Spine Solutions received FDA pre‑market approval for its Synergy Disc, a cervical artificial disc designed to preserve motion and correct spinal alignment. Clinical data showed an 87.1% composite success rate at 24 months, with significantly lower neck‑pain and arm‑pain...