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Dec

29th

2040

Amazon | New Offerings, CT_Monitor Company

The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 you can shop in 2025

These are some of the best Prime Day deals under $50 we've found this year. Happy shopping! Billy Cadden Amazon Prime Day 2025 has officially begun, which means you have until Friday, July 11th, to take advantage of all of the Amazon Prime Day deals, especially those that are under $50.

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Facility Expansion, Investments

Samsung Opens AI Chip Lab in Japan

Samsung aims to speed HBM packaging work with Japanese partners while Yokohama hub gets 22.5 billion yen in state support Samsung Electronics has opened an artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor research hub in Yokohama, Japan, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) reported on Sept.

Sep

8th

2026

FanCode | Events, Sports Rights Updates, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences

Netflix could stream live cricket for first time as India-Japan T20I triggers global rights rush

Mumbai: The unlikeliest of sporting faceoffs—India and Japan on a cricket pitch—is getting a huge cheer from the market with broadcast rights—both TV and digital bagged by Star Sports and FanCode respectively for impressive valuation. Leading global streaming players Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and DAZN have shown interest in picking up global rights for the landmark fixture to be played at Sano International cricket ground in Tochigi.

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Samsung, SK hynix Target High-NA EUV DRAM Mass-Production

Both memory makers plan mass production of advanced DRAM on High-NA EUV in 2028 while they are also joining efforts to develop 12-inch photomasks with ASML to boost future chip manufacturing efficiency Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, leading the global memory semiconductor market, are accelerating the introduction of High-NA EUV (High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet), dubbed the ‘dream lithography equipment,’ to seize leadership in next-generation ultra-micro processes.

Sep

8th

2026

TKO Group | Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

TKO Confirms Changes to WWE Superstar Pay Structure After Major Media Rights Deals

TKO has confirmed changes to the way WWE Superstar pay is structured following the company’s recent media rights agreements. Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO Group Holdings, discussed the changes while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 .

Sep

8th

2026

World Wrestling Entertainment | Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

TKO Confirms Changes to WWE Superstar Pay Structure After Major Media Rights Deals

TKO has confirmed changes to the way WWE Superstar pay is structured following the company’s recent media rights agreements. Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO Group Holdings, discussed the changes while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 .

Sep

8th

2026

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) | Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

TKO Confirms Changes to WWE Superstar Pay Structure After Major Media Rights Deals

TKO has confirmed changes to the way WWE Superstar pay is structured following the company’s recent media rights agreements. Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO Group Holdings, discussed the changes while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 .

Sep

8th

2026

Universal Electronics | Partnerships and Alliances, ESG, Emerging Tech, New Offerings, IoT, Partnerships, New Offerings

Universal Electronics and Eneco Partner to Launch the Next-Generation Smart Thermostat, Enabling Richer Customer Engagement for Utilities

About Eneco: Eneco is an international energy company committed to accelerating the energy transition. Our One Planet Plan forms the basis for our ambition to become climate-neutral, in terms of both our own and our customers’ energy consumption.

Sep

8th

2026

Algolia | Management Changes, Artificial Intelligence, Management Changes

A Decade Powering Digital Commerce, Two Operators for the Next One – Algolia Names Steven Chung CRO and Veronica Servantez CMO

SAN FRANCISCO — September 09, 2026 — Algolia , the AI Search and Retrieval platform, today appointed Steven Chung as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Veronica Servantez as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Both join as the company pushes past the category it has led for a decade – AI Search – into outcome-driven, retrieval intelligence: the layer that turns a business's products, content and behavioral data into trusted context for every search, recommendation, application and AI agent.

Sep

8th

2026

TikTok | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

Indonesia's parliament summons marketplace over frozen vendor funds

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) met with TikTok and Tokopedia on Tuesday to address frozen funds belonging to micro, small and medium enterprises selling through TikTok Shop, with a follow-up planned next week.

Sep

8th

2026

Huawei Enterprise | Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Events and Conferences, New Offerings

Huawei launches four regional AI healthcare solutions at HIMSS26 Singapore

SINGAPORE, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIMSS26 APAC a flagship digital health event for the Asia-Pacific region at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. During the event, Huawei hosted the "AI for Health, Health for All" forum, bringing together more than 100 healthcare leaders, experts, and partners from across APAC.

Sep

8th

2026

Huawei | Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Events and Conferences, New Offerings

Huawei launches four regional AI healthcare solutions at HIMSS26 Singapore

SINGAPORE, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIMSS26 APAC a flagship digital health event for the Asia-Pacific region at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. During the event, Huawei hosted the "AI for Health, Health for All" forum, bringing together more than 100 healthcare leaders, experts, and partners from across APAC.

Sep

8th

2026

Qualcomm | Partnerships and Alliances, Partnerships

Why Qualcomm is outperforming the rest of the market today?

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is one of Tuesday’s biggest movers, climbing 4% even as most of Wall Street headed lower. The jump came after the chipmaker announced a major data center partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Web Services. Qualcomm told the Securities and Exchange Commiss...

Sep

8th

2026

Singapore Airlines | Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies, Investments

Singapore govt defends Singapore Airlines investment in Air India

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) The Singapore government on Tuesday defended Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India, saying through the Indian carrier, the airline gains deeper access to one of the largest aviation markets in the world by passenger traffic and stressed that "many overseas returns will not necessarily emerge immediately".

Press Trust of India

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Emerging Tech, Cost Cutting, Layoffs, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag, Layoffs, Business Restructuring, Cost Cutting

Samsung Layoffs: Know Which Roles Will Be Affected in Latest Job Cuts in India

Samsung India Electronics has initiated a cost-rationalisation exercise, trimming its workforce at senior levels within its consumer electronics division. The regional arm of the multinational technology giant has already parted ways with a small group of senior staff and is reportedly preparing for further workforce reductions in the coming weeks to cope with rising operational expenses and competitive pressures.

Sep

8th

2026

The Hong Kong Jockey Club | Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

HKJC wraps up landmark 10th global philanthropy forum with gala dinner

The Hong Kong Jockey Club wrapped up the landmark 10th anniversary of its Philanthropy for Better Cities (PBC) forum on Tuesday, which united more than 2,000 global delegates and 80 speakers to explore innovative solutions for pressing social challenges.

The Standard Hong Kong

Sep

8th

2026

Banglalink | Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Award Wins

Banglalink wins two ESG awards for Power app

Banglalink has received two top honours at the ESG Excellence Awards 2026 for Banglalink Power, its self-retailer app that expands digital earning opportunities. The company was recognised in the external supply-chain collaboration and partnerships and ESG technology and digital innovation categories, according to a press release.

The Business Standard

Sep

8th

2026

Jio | Capital Investment, B2B Tag, IPO, Investments

Demat additions surge to 3.3 mn as IPO boom drives retail investors

India’s demat account base expanded by nearly 3.3 million in August, its highest surge since January, driven by a fresh wave of retail investor additions. According to data from NSDL, CDSL, and Sebi, the total number of demat accounts rose to 237.7 million in August, up from 234.43 million in July.

Business Standard

Sep

8th

2026

Longsys Electronics | Funding Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Funding

Shenzhen Longsys Electronics secures $903 million funding to boost AI data center technology expansion

raised about HK$7.08 billion ($903 million) in a , as demand for grows alongside investment in and data centres. The Shenzhen-listed company makes memory and data-storage products for smartphones, computers, data centres, vehicles and industrial equipment.

ET EnterpriseAI

Sep

8th

2026

Uber Advertising | Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, Cost Cutting, Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag, Layoffs, Business Restructuring, Cost Cutting, Investments

Tech Layoffs Surge as Uber, PayPal, and Apple Cut Jobs; Check Numbers of Affected Employees

The technology sector is facing a severe wave of workforce reductions, with more than 6,300 jobs eliminated globally in the opening days of September alone. Major enterprises, including Uber, PayPal, Apple, Zomato, and Oracle, have initiated strategic reorganizations to streamline operations, correct post-pandemic over-hiring, and reallocate capital toward artificial intelligence initiatives.

Sep

8th

2026

PayPal | Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, Cost Cutting, Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag, Layoffs, Business Restructuring, Cost Cutting, Investments

Tech Layoffs Surge as Uber, PayPal, and Apple Cut Jobs; Check Numbers of Affected Employees

The technology sector is facing a severe wave of workforce reductions, with more than 6,300 jobs eliminated globally in the opening days of September alone. Major enterprises, including Uber, PayPal, Apple, Zomato, and Oracle, have initiated strategic reorganizations to streamline operations, correct post-pandemic over-hiring, and reallocate capital toward artificial intelligence initiatives.

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Corporate Restructuring, Layoffs, B2B Tag, Layoffs, Business Restructuring

Samsung India lays off 100 executives as electronics business under pressure: Report

Samsung India is reportedly cutting its workforce as its consumer electronics business faces heat due to rising input costs, weaker sales, and margin pressure. The company has begun handing out termination letters in small batches, with 80-100 executives in its television and home appliance divisions asked to leave so far, the Economic Times reported, citing multiple industry executives who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Sep

8th

2026

Eutelsat OneWeb | B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

Satcom firms may pay 5% AGR spectrum charge, get 1% relief for remote areas

Satellite Internet providers such as Starlink , OneWeb and Jio Satellite are likely to face an annual spectrum charge of 5% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR), with a one percentage-point concession for serving users in government-notified hard-to-connect areas, according to sources aware of the development.

Financial Express

Sep

8th

2026

U.S. Department of the Treasury | B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance

US slaps sanctions on Iran airlines, service providers

The United States imposed sanctions Tuesday on \"all remaining Iranian airlines\" that have yet to face such penalties, as Washington pushes to step up economic pressure in its war with Tehran. The US Treasury Department said its latest action takes aim at \"36 targets for supporting Iran's aviation sector, which the regime uses to move weapons, personnel, and illicit cargo.\" These include 27 Iranian airlines, alongside firms based in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Malaysia and Kazakhstan.

Sep

8th

2026

HCLTech | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

HCLTech opens advanced semiconductor lab in Bengaluru

HCLTech has set up a a state-of-the-art Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru at an investment of ₹185 crore here on Tuesday. This facility would mark a significant milestone in HCLTech’s commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation and accelerating time-to-market for global clients, said the tech firm.

Sep

8th

2026

Singapore Airlines | Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

Why Air India's funding call has come under political scrutiny in Singapore

Air India’s request for about $1.5 billion in funds from its owners — Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines — has sparked a debate in Singapore over state investor Temasek’s exposure to the Indian carrier. A government minister said the news of the funding request had prompted anti-Indian abuse online, and asked police to examine the comments.

Sep

8th

2026

Singapore Airlines | Capital Investment, IPO, Investments

Karamtara mobilises over Rs 262 cr from anchor investors; Rs 875-cr IPO to open on Sep 9

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) Karamtara Engineering, a manufacturer of engineering steel products for renewable energy and power transmission sectors, on Tuesday collected Rs 262.50 crore from anchor investors, a day before the opening of its Rs 875-crore initial public offering (IPO) for subscription.

Press Trust of India

Sep

8th

2026

Baidu | Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Investments

DeepZero Technology, Baidu to be included in HKEX Tech 100 Index on September 14

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388)’s subsidiary Hang Seng Indexes Company announced on Tuesday that Beijing DeepZero Technology (2723) and Baidu (9888) have met the fast-entry mechanism for the HKEX Tech 100 Index. The inclusion will take effect after the market close on Friday and become effective on September 14.

The Standard Hong Kong

Sep

8th

2026

Corning | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Corning (GLW) Stock Surges 7% on Major Verizon Fiber Deal Worth Billions Through 2032

Corning (GLW) shares surged 7% after Verizon announced a multi-billion dollar fiber supply deal through 2032 for 80 million miles of optical fiber. The post Corning (GLW) Stock Surges 7% on Major Verizon Fiber Deal Worth Billions Through 2032 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Sep

8th

2026

Verizon Consumer | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Corning (GLW) Stock Surges 7% on Major Verizon Fiber Deal Worth Billions Through 2032

Corning (GLW) shares surged 7% after Verizon announced a multi-billion dollar fiber supply deal through 2032 for 80 million miles of optical fiber. The post Corning (GLW) Stock Surges 7% on Major Verizon Fiber Deal Worth Billions Through 2032 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Sep

8th

2026

City of Hope (CTCA) | B2B Tag

[PRNewswire] PeproMene Bio Announces Publication in The Lancet of Breakthrough

-- Phase 1 Clinical Trial Results Demonstrating Deep and Durable Complete Responses in Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Lymphomas, including after prior CD19 CAR T-cell failure IRVINE, Calif. Sept.

Sep

8th

2026

Visa | Blockchain, B2B Tag

Visa Taps VisaNet Data for Stablecoin Card Working Capital

Visa is opening its VisaNet settlement data to onchain lenders, giving stablecoin-linked card programs a new route to working capital by pairing authorized payment records with blockchain-based credit facilities. Read original article on tokentopnews.com

Sep

8th

2026

TSMC | Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, Partnerships

ASML Partners With Major Chipmakers To Deploy Advanced Tools For Larger Chips

Dutch chip manufacturing tool manufacturer ASML has said that it intends to collaborate with its main clients to create its most sophisticated tools for creating the kind of massive data centre chips created by Nvidia and other companies, according to a report.

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, Partnerships

ASML Partners With Major Chipmakers To Deploy Advanced Tools For Larger Chips

Dutch chip manufacturing tool manufacturer ASML has said that it intends to collaborate with its main clients to create its most sophisticated tools for creating the kind of massive data centre chips created by Nvidia and other companies, according to a report.

Sep

8th

2026

Mellanox Technologies | Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, Partnerships

ASML Partners With Major Chipmakers To Deploy Advanced Tools For Larger Chips

Dutch chip manufacturing tool manufacturer ASML has said that it intends to collaborate with its main clients to create its most sophisticated tools for creating the kind of massive data centre chips created by Nvidia and other companies, according to a report.

Sep

8th

2026

Autodesk | B2B Tag

Autodesk Inc.'s Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'BBB+'

SAN FRANCISCO (S&P Global Ratings) Sept. 8, 2026--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'BBB+' issue-level rating to San Francisco-based design, engineering, and entertainment software provider Autodesk Inc.'s senior unsecured notes. The firm intends to use the proceeds from the notes, together with cash on hand, to repay the $1 billion term loan issued as part of the MaintainX acquisition that closed earlier this month.

Sep

8th

2026

NewSpace India (NSIL) | Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, Partnerships

Australia steps up India space push with five new industry partnerships

Australia is stepping up its engagement with India’s private space sector, with the two countries signing five new industry partnerships covering satellite communications, research and development, and launch and re-entry technologies. The agreements were signed over the last two days as part of an Australian business delegation’s engagement with India’s growing space ecosystem, Nathan Davis, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade, New Delhi, told businessline on the sidelines of 9th edition of Bengaluru Space Expo.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Sep

8th

2026

Uber Advertising | B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance

No Ola, InDrive, Uber Or Rapido in Chandigarh: Why have major ride-hailing apps been suspended? Know the real reason here

Commuters in Chandigarh may face difficulties booking rides through Uber and Rapido after the State Transport Authority (STA) suspended the aggregator licences of both companies for six months. The action was taken over alleged violations of the Chandigarh Aggregator Policy, 2025, and the Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators Rules, 2025.

Sep

8th

2026

InMobi | Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Pavitra Gupta joins InMobi as VP and GM

Pavitra Gupta has joined InMobi as Vice President and General Manager – India, according to news reports. She brings more than 15 years of experience across consumer internet, e-commerce, product management, business growth and early-stage investing.

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Capital Investment, Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Investments

S. Korea, France sign multiple pacts on cooperation, including Samsung-Mistral AI investment

By Park Boram PARIS, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France have signed multiple pacts to enhance cooperation in defense, the economy and others, including an agreement on South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co.'s investment in a French artificial intelligence (AI) firm, the South Korean presidential office said Tuesday.

Sep

8th

2026

Samsung Electronics (Holding) | Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

“Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to Benefit Next Year”...Why a Rosy Outlook Is ‘Again’ Emerging “Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to Benefit Next Year”...Why a Rosy Outlook Is ‘Again’ Emerging

As the global competition over artificial intelligence (AI) performance and efficiency intensifies by the day, demand for memory semiconductors is expected to expand again. With a rebound in infrastructure-related stocks expected to continue, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have been cited as the top picks.

Maeil Business Newpaper

Sep

8th

2026

Diversified | Facility Expansion

Diversified Announces New State-of-the-Art Facility in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 8, 2026-- Diversified , a global leader in audiovisual, broadcast and digital experience integration, today announced plans to consolidate its four existing New Jersey locations into a new, state-of-the-art facility in Newark. The move represents a significant investment in Diversified’s operations and infrastructure, creating a centralized hub designed to support the company’s continued growth. Copyright Business Wire 2026.

The Joplin Globe

Sep

8th

2026

Haier | Capital Investment, Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag, Market Share Growth, Supply Chain and Procurement, Investments

Haier Appliances India ramping up investments , witnessing strong double-digit growth

Haier Appliances India is eyeing revenues of ₹14,000 crore by the end of 2026, driven by strong double-digit growth. The company, backed by Bharti Enterprise and Warburg Pincus, is witnessing strong traction for the mid and premium segment and is ramping up investments across products, supply chain and marketing segments.

The Hindu BusinessLine

Sep

8th

2026

Consumer Technology Association (CTA) | Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Stellantis to Bring Human-Centered Mobility Vision to CES 2027 Keynote

CEO Antonio Filosa to showcase how Stellantis is leveraging technology to make mobility smarter and more personal ARLINGTON, Va. , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® , owner and producer of CES® , announces Stellantis CEO, Antonio Filosa, will deliver a keynote on the opening day of CES 2027 on January 6.

PR Newswire Asia

Sep

8th

2026

Stellantis | Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Stellantis to Bring Human-Centered Mobility Vision to CES 2027 Keynote

CEO Antonio Filosa to showcase how Stellantis is leveraging technology to make mobility smarter and more personal ARLINGTON, Va. , Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® , owner and producer of CES® , announces Stellantis CEO, Antonio Filosa, will deliver a keynote on the opening day of CES 2027 on January 6.

PR Newswire Asia

Sep

8th

2026

Huawei Enterprise | Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Hiring, B2B Tag, Bulk Hiring, Partnerships

China-Malaysia partnership keeps AI goals on track, says official

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's partnership with China, including its leading technology firms, continues to drive development in its artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with a strong push toward adoption and job creation, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday.

Sep

8th

2026

Huawei | Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Hiring, B2B Tag, Bulk Hiring, Partnerships

China-Malaysia partnership keeps AI goals on track, says official

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's partnership with China, including its leading technology firms, continues to drive development in its artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with a strong push toward adoption and job creation, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday.

Sep

8th

2026

Newsday Media Group | Emerging Tech, Legal Issues and Lawsuits, Patent Filings

Seattle Times and Newsday Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over Alleged Use of Journalism for AI Training

The Seattle Times and Newsday have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the companies of using their journalism without permission to train and operate generative AI systems. The lawsuit argues that products such as ChatGPT and Copilot can reproduce or imitate copyrighted reporting while competing with the organizations that originally produced it.

Sep

8th

2026

Agora | Events, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Agora Brings Conversational AI Into the Physical World at IFA 2026

Agora Brings Conversational AI Into the Physical World at IFA 2026

Việt Nam News

Sep

8th

2026

Pfizer | Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Pfizer Invites Public to Listen to Webcast of Pfizer Discussion at Healthcare Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 8, 2026-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) invites investors and the general public to listen to a webcast of a discussion with Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, at the Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. EDT. Copyright Business Wire 2026.

The Joplin Globe