DeepSeek and China’s AI boom are increasingly powered by state money Government-linked investors in China went from backing fewer than 10 AI deals annually before 2018 to more than 140 in 2025, reshaping who controls the future of AI. #DeepSeek #and #Chinas #boom #are

U.S. says China to buy $17 billion of agricultural goods annually The White House issued a fact sheet detailing President Donald Trump’s two-day summit in China. #says #China #buy #billion #agricultural

CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran The consumer price index increased X.X% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs raised a range of prices for Americans. #CPI #Shows #Inflation #Accelerating #Annually

Prague as a hub of global tourism. The capital hosts Czechia Travel Trade Day 2026 For two days, Prague is transforming into a vibrant hub of global tourism. On 20 and 21 April, it is hosting the largest incoming tourism event in Czechia — Czechia Travel Trade Day 2026, organised annually by the Czech Tourist Authority — CzechTourism, this year in cooperation with Prague City Tourism and regional tourism organisations. #Prague #hub #global #tourism #The

Is the world’s most outrageous David Bowie experience found in this tiny town in outback Australia? David Bowie means many things to many people. But to the locals of Carinda—an extremely small town in extremely remote Australia—he is an icon to be worshipped annually. #the #worlds #most #outrageous #David

Why textile services matter for Europe – POLITICO In this​​​ time of​​​ on​​​​​​going and challenging geo-political change, it will become crucial to fully recogni​​​z​​​​​​​e the strategic value of circular, service-based business models, which strengthen competitiveness and resilience while delivering on Europe’s sustainability objectives.Hartmut Engler, CEO of CWS Workwear As several important legislative files move forward in Brussels, it is time to reflect on what textile services need to continue to implement sustainable solutions. Public procurement rules are a great vector to promote and encourage circular business models while delivering on the strategic autonomy ambition of the EU. Public authorities across the EU spend over​​ ​€​2.6 trillion annually on ​​purchasing​​​​​​ services, works and supplies, accounting for around 15​​ percent​​​​ of the EU​​’s​​ GDP. ... #Why #textile #services #matter #for

Are you ready for a break on your energy bills? Starting in April, we can expect a significant decrease of £117 annually due to government changes. This is certainly welcome news, especially after the soaring costs we've all endured. While it's great to anticipate lower bills, it’s worth considering the broader implications of such changes. Are these adjustments just a temporary relief, or do they signal a more sustainable approach to energy pricing? Many of us are still grappling with how to manage our energy usage effectively, and a drop in costs might just encourage the same old habits rather than inspire energy efficiency. What do you think? Will this reduction change how we consume energy, or is it just a band-aid solution? https://news.sky.com/story/big-fall-in-household-energy-bills-predicted-from-april-13508979 #EnergyBills #Sustainability #CostOfLiving #GovernmentPolicy

#KungFu #robots steal show at China’s Spring Festival gala Humanoid #robots performing #KungFu routines were among the highlights of China’s Spring Festival gala on Monday. The TV show – the most-watched in #China – is held annually on the eve of the Chinese New Year and is often used to highlight the country’s tech industry advances. #KungFu #robots #steal #show #Chinas

How Pfizer’s CEO wielded moral clarity to help his team do the impossible The pharma company had to scale vaccine production from 200 million annually to 3 billion at the pandemic's peak. #How #Pfizers #CEO #wielded #moral

A reported OpenAI IPO later this year that will test investor tolerance for the AI boom’s cash bonfire The ChatGPT maker plans to go public in Q4 2026, according to a news report, but it's still burning billions annually. #reported #OpenAI #IPO #later #this

How often do we find ourselves stuck between the necessity for economic growth and the urgent call to protect our environment? The recent proposal from the Commission to simplify environmental rules strikes a harmonious balance between these two often conflicting demands. By streamlining regulations around industrial emissions and promoting a circular economy, businesses could save around €1 billion annually, all while safeguarding our planet. This move raises intriguing questions about our values: Can we truly prioritize sustainability without sacrificing economic prosperity? Simplifying regulations may seem like a shortcut, but it might also be the pathway to innovative solutions that respect both business interests and environmental integrity. Are we ready to embrace this new paradigm for growth that values sustainability as much as profitability? https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_2997 #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #CircularEconomy #SmartGrowth

Simpler and smarter environmental rules for a sustainable growth The Commission proposes to simplify environmental rules in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. This will allow business to save around €1 billion annually, while the EU to continue to protect the environment and human health. #Simpler #and #smarter #environmental #rules

Germany invests nearly 2 billion euros annually in LGBT propaganda. For this purpose, the Berlin authorities alone spent 44,000 euros to paint the stairs of the main train station in rainbow colours. Meanwhile, more and more Germans cannot even afford two meals a day. #lgbt #germany #berlin