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Top five automotive technology trends for 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022

Software will become the main profitability growth driver for automakers, said research and advisory firm Gartner in a new report, identifying the top five technology trends for 2022 that CIOs need to consider to prepare digital transformation.

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New SPR release, Opec+ barrels 'can't cool oil rally'

Wed, 02 Mar 2022

The emergency IEA oil release and more Opec+ barrels are unlikely to derail the powerful bull oil market and we are not at maximum pain yet, says an MUFG report.

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Trend Micro predicts state of cybersecurity in 2030

Tue, 01 Mar 2022

By 2030, AI tools will democratize cybercrime on a whole new scale to individuals with no technical skill, said Trend Micro in a new report, which suggests connectivity, data, and AI will change the way people live, work, and operate in society.

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SWIFT not an absolute stop to Russia commodity trade: MUFG

Mon, 28 Feb 2022

The exclusion of selected Russian banks from the SWIFT would create obstacles but not an absolute stop to commodity trades with Russia, said MUFG Bank, a member of global financial group MUFG, in its latest Commodities Flash.

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Brent could average $60 to $80/bbl to 2027, says report

Tue, 22 Feb 2022

Brent prices will need to average $60 to $80/bbl to keep the global oil market in balance out to 2027, says a BofA Global Research report.

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Taming inflation: The long and winding road…

Mon, 21 Feb 2022

With inflation running at multi-decade highs, major central banks get ready to tighten monetary policy. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Chief Investment Officer Sonal Desai argues they are well behind the curve.

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Marking a new era of prosperity for India-UAE trade

Sat, 19 Feb 2022

Both India and UAE are at a historic inflection point - The Asian economic giant is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its independence with renewed vigour, while the emirates marks Year of the 50th laying out its vision for growth in next 5 decades.

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Investors 'navigating a world of rising risks'

Tue, 15 Feb 2022

Risks in financial markets are increasing, and investors had a snapshot of what sort of market reaction could come if Russia invades Ukraine, says an industry expert, highlighting the US warn of an attack which sent oil prices 5% higher.

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Role of enterprise technology in accelerating decarbonisation

Thu, 10 Feb 2022

Enterprise technology has an outsized role to play in helping companies meet their carbon reduction goals, according to Bain & Company.

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ICT, digital power key to sustainability drive

Tue, 08 Feb 2022

ICT plays a critical role in the sustainability drive, particularly in accelerating the transition to cleaner power, supporting zero-emission vehicles, and scientific innovation, says Jason Cao, CEO, Huawei Bahrain