Kenya soil-mapping initiative collects more than 3,600 samples
The program combines a digital map, laboratory testing and farmer training to help guide fertilizer use and soil management.
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AI stocks mixed as Nasdaq steadies following selloff
Meta remained slightly lower after a 7% slide as investors assessed its plan to issue a new share class to help finance capital spending.
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AI bug detection shortens time for cyber defenses, experts say
Government website outages followed the discovery of PHP weaknesses, but cybersecurity specialists disagree on whether AI will bring more successful attacks.
- WorldEU trade committee chair urges broader agreement with China
- MarketsAI stocks mixed as Nasdaq steadies following selloff
- Economy & PolicyJapan not ready to declare deflation over, economy minister says
- CompaniesSGX starts planning for CEO transition without setting a date
- IPO & DealsInstacart reportedly held sale talks with DoorDash and Uber
- Energy & CommoditiesKenya soil-mapping initiative collects more than 3,600 samples
- Crypto & Digital AssetsBank of Italy official urges lenders to invest amid digital uncertainty
- FinanceBOJ flags AI market risks and cyber threats to Japan's banks
- TechAI bug detection shortens time for cyber defenses, experts say
EU trade committee chair urges broader agreement with China
Bernd Lange wants investment included in wider negotiations as European lawmakers prepare to visit China on October 27 to 29.
Global equity fund inflows rise to $28.16 billion
Asian equity funds recorded their biggest weekly inflow since at least December 2022, while technology funds returned to net purchases.
Japan not ready to declare deflation over, economy minister says
September core inflation reached 2.1%, while the Bank of Japan is expected to signal that underlying inflation has reached its 2% goal.
SGX starts planning for CEO transition without setting a date
Loh Boon Chye’s employment contract expires in mid-July 2027, while the exchange operator has reported record annual earnings.
Instacart reportedly held sale talks with DoorDash and Uber
Uber reportedly withdrew from discussions, while the grocery delivery company's exploration of a sale remains at an early stage.
Oil settles more than $3 higher amid Middle East supply concerns
Brent gained 3.14% and U.S. crude rose 3.8%, while the United States authorized an emergency oil exchange from its strategic reserve.
Bank of Italy official urges lenders to invest amid digital uncertainty
Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti said banks should experiment on a small scale even as the eventual reach of tokenization remains unclear.
BOJ flags AI market risks and cyber threats to Japan's banks
Increased lending to overseas non-bank institutions may have left Japan's financial system more exposed to global market fluctuations, the central bank said.
Japan to form AI cyberattack team as PHP flaws disrupt online services
SoftBank suspended mobile emergency alerts while addressing a PHP vulnerability, leaving customers without earthquake, tsunami and evacuation warnings.