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Sep

13th

2026

Deutsche Bank | CT_Monitor Company

Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike

Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike

Investing India

Mar

26th

2026

ECB Tightening Risks and Weak Confidence: The Euro’s Critical 2025 Crossroads

FRANKFURT, March 2025 – The European Central Bank faces mounting pressure as tightening monetary policy risks collide with persistently weak economic confidence, creating a complex challenge for the Euro’s stability in global markets. Recent analysis from BNY Mellon highlights these dual pressures, examining how central bank decisions interact with sentiment indicators across the Eurozone.

Mar

26th

2026

Board of Control for Cricket in India | B2B Tag

Shubman Gill joins criticism of Impact Player rule, says ‘It takes the skill out’

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has joined the growing list of Indian players voicing concerns over the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League, stating that it “takes the skill out of the game.” Gill’s remarks come shortly after similar criticism from players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.

The Times of India

Mar

26th

2026

European Parliament | Artificial Intelligence

EU moves to ban AI-generated sexualised deepfakes

The European Parliament votes to outlaw AI “nudifier” apps that create non-consensual explicit images, following the Grok chatbot scandal. BRUSSELS: The European Parliament has approved a ban on artificial intelligence systems that generate sexualised deepfakes. The move targets so-called “nudification” apps and follows global outrage over non-consensual images produced by Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok.

Mar

26th

2026

NZD/USD Forecast: RBNZ Policy Risks Fuel Persistent Pressure – HSBC Analysis

The New Zealand dollar faces a complex landscape against the US dollar as monetary policy divergence creates persistent pressure. According to recent analysis from global banking giant HSBC, the NZD/USD pair confronts significant headwinds despite potential support from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Mar

26th

2026

ByteDance | New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence

ByteDance quietly rolls out SeeDance 2.0 globally

Chinese artificial intelligence powerhouse and TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video generator SeeDance 2.0 worldwide, while its US rival OpenAI called time on a similar product. The SeeDance 2.0 model was launched in China last month, both stunning and spooking the entertainment industry with its ability to produce near-Hollywood-quality clips from simple text prompts.

The Standard Hong Kong

Mar

26th

2026

Telcos promote 28-day plans, squeeze extra payment cycle from consumers

Telecom operators are leveraging pricing psychology to nudge users toward 28-day plans—typically priced at ₹299 versus around ₹319 for a 30-day option—effectively squeezing in a thirteenth recharge cycle each year. Retailers and analysts say this strategy is reinforced through selective pricing, bundled add-ons and even plan visibility, making the shorter-duration packs appear more attractive.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Mar

26th

2026

Paramount Pictures | B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

Warner Bros. Discovery | B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

WBD Networks (Discovery) | B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

WarnerMedia | B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max) | B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

Discovery Networks U.S. | B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

Forrester | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

India tech spending growth to dip slightly in 2026: Forrester report

India’s technology spending will inch down to 13.4 per cent for 2026, from 13.7 per cent a year ago, according to a report by Forrester. As Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing market, India is being propelled by rapid cloud adoption and data localisation rules that are driving major onshore infrastructure investment.

Business Standard

Mar

26th

2026

Forrester | Regulatory and Legal, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

India tech spending growth to dip slightly in 2026: Forrester report

India’s technology spending will inch down to 13.4 per cent for 2026, from 13.7 per cent a year ago, according to a report by Forrester. As Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing market, India is being propelled by rapid cloud adoption and data localisation rules that are driving major onshore infrastructure investment.

Business Standard

Mar

26th

2026

European Parliament | B2B Tag

EU Trade Deal: A Transatlantic Assurance Amidst Tensions

The European Parliament has moved forward with a significant trade deal between the US and EU, despite underlying tensions. This development follows an approval with modifications to safeguard European interests should the US not uphold its end of the agreement.

Mar

26th

2026

European Commision | B2B Tag

EU Trade Deal: A Transatlantic Assurance Amidst Tensions

The European Parliament has moved forward with a significant trade deal between the US and EU, despite underlying tensions. This development follows an approval with modifications to safeguard European interests should the US not uphold its end of the agreement.

Mar

26th

2026

Reuters | B2B Tag

Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk

ADEN/GENEVA, March 26 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, whose attacks on the Red Sea caused international shipping and trade chaos during the Gaza war, stands ready to strike the key waterway again in solidarity with Tehran, one Houthi leader told Reuters, a move that would deepen a global oil and economic crisis brought on by the Middle East war.

The Straits Times

Mar

26th

2026

European Parliament

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

The European Parliament voted Thursday to approve a trade deal between Washington and Brussels but with amendments added to protect European interests should the United States fail to hold up its end of the bargain. The deal was negotiated last July in Turnberry, Scotland, by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Mar

26th

2026

European Commision

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

The European Parliament voted Thursday to approve a trade deal between Washington and Brussels but with amendments added to protect European interests should the United States fail to hold up its end of the bargain. The deal was negotiated last July in Turnberry, Scotland, by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Mar

26th

2026

Splunk | New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Leveraging the Latest in Splunk AI for Security

Wondering how Splunk’s latest AI capabilities can optimize your investigation processes? Join our Tech Talk to discover how purpose-built AI is transforming threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) workflows in Splunk Enterprise Security. Seth Spiel, Product Manager for Splunk AI, will: Demonstrate how to streamline investigations with the AI Assistant in Security Provide an overview of additional new AI capabilities in security Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Pellentesque non magna eget ex lobortis finibus.

Mar

26th

2026

Demo Day: Transform IT Operations with the Splunk Platform

IT operations have never been more complex with distributed architectures, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and relentless digital demands push teams to their limits. Siloed tools, exploding data volumes, and blind spots slow detection and resolution, while rising costs and strict compliance mandates increase the pressure.

Mar

26th

2026

Deutsche Bank | B2B Tag

Deutsche Bank’s ‘Pressure Index’ Signals Possible ‘TACO’ Moment For Trump; What It Means

Deutsche Bank has developed a new tool called the “Pressure Index" to track moments when political and economic stress may push US President Donald Trump towards a policy shift. The index has recently reached a record high, suggesting rising pressure.

Mar

26th

2026

Hoopla | Events, B2B Tag

Hoopla Band Lite at Breakers

Hoopla strives to give your wedding, festival or event the most dynamic musical experience possible. Your guests will never forget your party and how they danced until their last ounce of energy was spent. We pride ourselves with performing the best selection of music to keep the dance floor filled.

Mohegan Pennsylvania

Mar

26th

2026

Air China | B2B Tag

Air China to resume Delhi-Beijing flights after long break

Business Mar 26, 2026 After a long break, Air China is bringing back its direct Delhi-Beijing flights starting April 21, 2026. The airline will run three flights a week using Airbus A330s, making it easier to travel between India and China, and even connect onward to Canada and the US.

Mar

26th

2026

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) | Events, B2B Tag

Dana White shuts down Islam Makhachev’s July return talk as his comeback shifts to August, fan theories of bout with Conor McGregor turned down

The timeline for Islam Makhachev’s next UFC appearance has suddenly become unclear. Just days after his manager suggested a July return was already agreed, Dana White has publicly dismissed that claim. The UFC president stated that the welterweight champion is instead being lined up for an August fight.

The Times of India

Mar

26th

2026

Manchester City Football Club | B2B Tag

Man City midfielder Rodri not ruling out a move to Real Madrid

Spain midfielder Rodri has left the door ajar for a potential move to Real Madrid heading into the final year of his contract with Man City, admitting he cannot turn down the world's top teams, and a chance to return to LaLiga would be hard to let go.

Mar

26th

2026

Snap | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Snapchat hit with EU probe into alleged failure to prevent child grooming, illegal goods sales

BRUSSELS (March 26): Social media platform Snapchat, owned by US tech company Snap, was hit with an EU investigation on Thursday as regulators warned it appears not to be doing enough to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

European Commision | Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Belle Beems Joins Digital Markets Act Talks in Brussels

Mirage News Mirage News Belle Beems Joins Digital Markets Act Talks in Brussels Belle Beems, Assistant Professor at the Europa Institute, joined the sixth meeting of the DMA High-Level Group in Brussels. During the meeting with representatives from regulatory authorities, she shared her insights on the future of digital regulation and highlighted the importance of cooperation between authorities.

Mar

26th

2026

Larsen & Toubro | B2B Tag

West Asian countries coming out with new orders, say EPC firms

War notwithstanding, West Asian countries are coming out with new orders and contracts awarded have not withdrawn, said top executives at engineering , procurement and construction (EPC) companies that operate in the region. “They (West Asian countries) are coming out with new tenders” So, unlike,, other projects which are many times good to have, but these are need to have projects,” said Vimal Kejriwal, managing director and CEO at KEC International, part of the RPG group in an interaction with the FE.

Financial Express

Mar

26th

2026

Air China | Business Expansion

Air China to restart Beijing Delhi service from April 21

Air China is launching Beijing-Delhi flights from April 21, increasing connectivity options for travellers from both countries. Air China is the fourth airline to begin services after the resumption of scheduled passenger flights between India and China last November.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Mar

26th

2026

Airtel India | Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Starlink partners with Airtel to support calling without network coverage

Starlink, backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has teamed up with Airtel Africa to support internet and mobile calling in remote areas where there is no network coverage. The companies are taking on one of the biggest hurdles-- that is, connectivity at places where the internet is not supported (traditional networks).

Mar

26th

2026

Bharti Airtel | Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Starlink partners with Airtel to support calling without network coverage

Starlink, backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has teamed up with Airtel Africa to support internet and mobile calling in remote areas where there is no network coverage. The companies are taking on one of the biggest hurdles-- that is, connectivity at places where the internet is not supported (traditional networks).

Mar

26th

2026

Red Hat | Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Business News | Red Hat and Google Cloud Expand Collaboration to Accelerate Application Modernization and Cloud Migration with Red Hat OpenShift

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], March 26: Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help organizations accelerate application modernization and cloud migrations. This expansion introduces Red Hat OpenShift in the Google Cloud console, deeper integrations with Google Cloud services and marks the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Google Cloud.

Mar

26th

2026

Nonstop in 11 Hours to the “City of Pandas”: Chengdu Launches Direct Flights to Brussels

CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Air China launched a direct passenger flight from Chengdu to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, with service starting March 26. This marks Chengdu’s 12th regular direct passenger route to Europe.

Mar

26th

2026

Ericsson | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Ericsson to expand and modernize SoftBank Corp.'s core network in Japan

Agreement to include a range of capabilities from Ericsson's cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution, as well as Ericsson Cloud IMS Integration of cutting-edge automation technologies to streamline network operations, optimize resources in real time, and drive operational and capital expenditure reductions Agreement accelerates the transition to 5G Standalone (SA).

Mar

26th

2026

Red Bull | B2B Tag

Max Verstappen’s outburst at the Japanese Grand Prix is a fresh warning for Red Bull

Red Bull might need to take notice of Max Verstappen’s anger after a difficult start to 2026, especially following his decision to remove a reporter from his Japanese Grand Prix press conference. The situation unfolded on Thursday at Suzuka when Verstappen refused to begin his media session until a particular journalist had left the room.

Mar

26th

2026

Gigya | Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Haleon taps SAP for AI-driven business systems overhaul

SAP has agreed a new technology partnership with Haleon centred on the adoption of SAP Business Suite. The deal extends an existing relationship as Haleon upgrades its core business systems. Haleon said the programme is intended to overhaul parts of its digital infrastructure and bring more artificial intelligence tools into day-to-day operations.

IT Brief New Zealand

Mar

26th

2026

Asus | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

ASUS sees 167% MoM growth on Instamart driven by laptop demand

ASUS has reported a 167% month-on-month growth on Instamart between January and February 2026, reflecting a growing consumer shift toward purchasing laptops through quick-commerce platforms. The company also maintained steady performance in Q1 2026, supported by consistent demand across categories.

Mar

26th

2026

Mellanox Technologies | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Tech giants to boost spending on AI infrastructure

HSBC expects major tech firms like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Oracle to keep raising capital spending amid the early phase of an AI-driven megacycle. The group may generate about $1.3 trillion in operating cash flow this year, with Nvidia seen as the fastest grower, contributing roughly 33% of growth in 2026.

Mar

26th

2026

BlueKai | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Tech giants to boost spending on AI infrastructure

HSBC expects major tech firms like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Oracle to keep raising capital spending amid the early phase of an AI-driven megacycle. The group may generate about $1.3 trillion in operating cash flow this year, with Nvidia seen as the fastest grower, contributing roughly 33% of growth in 2026.

Mar

26th

2026

Moat | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Tech giants to boost spending on AI infrastructure

HSBC expects major tech firms like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Oracle to keep raising capital spending amid the early phase of an AI-driven megacycle. The group may generate about $1.3 trillion in operating cash flow this year, with Nvidia seen as the fastest grower, contributing roughly 33% of growth in 2026.

Mar

26th

2026

Nintendo Sets Lower Digital Prices for Switch 2 Games

Nintendo has announced that there will be differing prices for the digital and physical copies of the same Switch 2 titles. The manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRPs) for digital copies will be cheaper and, as such, they will be listed for less than the physical copies for the time being.

Mar

26th

2026

MAURIX BARU - Cabaret Acoustique Nuits d'Afrique, Montreal

What/Why: Originally from Rwanda and based in Montreal, Maurix Baru is revolutionizing music with his unique style, Afro-opera, a powerful and captivating fusion of ancestral African rhythms and the elegance of classical opera. The first artist to bring the iconic Karahanyuze songs, steeped in African nostalgia, to Canada, he thrilled crowds during his 2025 summer tour, a resounding success that conquered Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, and beyond.

Mar

26th

2026

Mellanox Technologies | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

FPT AI Factory Accelerates AI Reasoning Capabilities across Southeast Asia and Japan with NVIDIA

Business Wire India FPT AI Factory announced the buildout of its next-generation AI infrastructure, accelerated by NVIDIA HGX B300 systems. This marks a significant milestone in empowering AI developers and enterprises to advance AI innovation across the region with reasoning and agentic capabilities.

Mar

26th

2026

NTT Data | Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

AI Ambitions at Risk as Only 14% of Enterprises Fully Realize Cloud Value, NTT DATA Study Finds

Business Wire India AI is increasing cloud dependency, yet investment levels are not aligned As legacy applications and data hold back innovation, modernization emerges as a top cloud priority Technology ecosystem complexity puts a spotlight

Mar

26th

2026

AMD | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

AMD & Hammer back CPU-first AI amid grid constraints

AMD and Hammer Distribution have introduced a CPU-first infrastructure strategy for AI deployments in the UK, aimed at data centres facing limits on grid connections and electricity use. The strategy centres on the idea that processors, not just graphics chips, should play a larger role in AI systems as businesses shift from training models to running inference workloads.

DataCentreNews UK

Mar

26th

2026

ASUS sees 167% surge on Instamart as laptop buying goes instant

ASUS has reported strong growth on Instamart, with laptop sales rising sharply in early 2026. The trend shows how quick commerce platforms are expanding beyond groceries into consumer tech. Demand is being driven by metro and emerging urban markets.

Mar

26th

2026

Shutterstock | Artificial Intelligence

GenAI tool lets users generate videos without cameras, Shutterstock launches

Shutterstock has introduced its GenAI Video Generator, enabling users to create engaging videos without the need for a camera. This new tool is designed to help users produce scroll-stopping video content more quickly and efficiently, leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline the workflow for marketers, creators, and businesses.

Mar

26th

2026

Mellanox Technologies | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Nvidia investor class cleared in crypto scandal suit

A California federal judge certified a class of investors who bought Nvidia stock from August 10, 2017, to November 15, 2018, allowing them to pursue claims together. The class includes shareholders alleging Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang misled the market about crypto-related GPU sales, hiding over $1 billion in revenue. The case continues after the SEC fined Nvidia $5.5 mn in a related settlement.