China’s agreement with the European Union to curb hybrid vehicle imports threatens to disrupt one of the fastest-growing routes Chinese automakers have used to expand across Europe, forcing companies including BYD, Chery and SAIC to reconsider how they compete in a market where domestic sales are weakening and access to the United States remains severely […] The post EU-China Hybrid Vehicle Deal Threatens Chinese Automakers’ European Expansion as $7.5bn Export Boom Faces New Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expects artificial intelligence to accelerate breakthroughs in physics, biotechnology, chemistry and materials science within the next two to three years, arguing that the technology’s long-term scientific potential remains underestimated even as companies and governments invest billions of dollars in its development. Speaking at the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference in […] The post TikTok CEO Sees AI Driving Scientific Breakthroughs Within Three Years, Warns of Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s domestic passenger vehicle sales fell for a 12th consecutive month in September, underscoring the pressure on the world’s largest car market as weak consumer demand contrasts with a rapid expansion in overseas shipments. Passenger vehicle sales declined 28.1% year-on-year to 1.63 million units, worsening from a 23.7% contraction in August, according to data released […] The post China’s Domestic Car Sales Fall for 12th Month as Automakers Rely on Export Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s economy is facing renewed pressure after the country recorded 2,373 company insolvencies in July, the highest monthly figure in 13 years, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The development highlights the continuing difficulties confronting businesses across Europe’s largest economy and raises concerns about employment, investment, consumer confidence and the country’s long-term economic outlook. The […] The post Germany Records Highest Monthly Company Insolvencies in 13 Years appeared first on Tekedia.

The Euro has fallen to its weakest level in 17 months as growing concerns about job cuts, persistent inflation and the uncertain economic outlook weigh on investor confidence. The currency’s decline highlights the challenges facing the eurozone as businesses struggle with rising costs, weakening demand and uncertainty over monetary policy. The situation has also raised […] The post Euro Falls to a 17-Month Low as Job Cuts and Inflation Concerns Weigh on the Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

The stock market is entering a challenging period as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, creating fresh uncertainty for investors already navigating the rapidly changing AI boom. The combination of tighter monetary policy, shifting economic expectations and intense competition in the technology sector is making it increasingly difficult to […] The post The Stock Market Faces Uncertainty as Higher Interest Rates Reshape the AI Trade appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk’s Starlink has become much more than a profitable satellite internet business. Through its ability to provide connectivity in remote regions, disaster zones and conflict areas, the service has given Musk a level of global influence that extends far beyond the commercial technology sector. In a world increasingly dependent on digital communication, Starlink has […] The post Starlink: How Elon Musk Has Gained Global Influence Beyond Business Profits appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is continuing to reshape its corporate workforce through another round of layoffs, highlighting the company’s determination to control operating costs while investing heavily in its long-term growth. According to internal messages reviewed by Business Insider, employees reported a fresh wave of job cuts across several business units. Fewer than 1,000 employees were affected in […] The post Amazon Layoffs Highlight Ongoing Corporate Cost-Cutting Despite Massive Spending Plans appeared first on Tekedia.

Deutsche Bank’s chief executive has warned that the growing electoral strength of Germany’s far-right and far-left parties could deter foreign investors, raising concerns that political uncertainty could complicate efforts to revive Europe’s largest economy. Christian Sewing, head of Germany’s largest bank, said the recent state election victories by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the […] The post Deutsche Bank CEO Warns German Political Extremes Could Drive Away Foreign Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

The leading shareholders of INWIT, Italy’s largest mobile telecommunications tower operator, are arranging financing for a potential buyout of minority investors, as a contractual dispute with its two biggest customers adds pressure to the company’s business outlook and market valuation. French private equity firm Ardian and Oak Holdings 1, an investment vehicle backed by Global […] The post INWIT Shareholders Reportedly Explore Take-Private Deal as Telecom Contract Dispute Weighs on Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume has called on European policymakers to establish stronger conditions for domestic manufacturers to compete with lower-cost Chinese automakers, noting that the German group’s restructuring will succeed only if companies and governments act together to protect the region’s industrial competitiveness. Speaking at an event titled “For Europe” on Sunday, ahead of […] The post Volkswagen Chief Urges EU to Protect European Automakers as Chinese EV Price War Spreads appeared first on Tekedia.

OPay has secured board and shareholder approval to pursue a secondary listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), setting the stage for the fintech to access Nigeria’s capital market after its planned primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company disclosed the approval in its Form F-1 registration statement filed with the […] The post OPay Secures Approval for Nigerian Exchange Listing as It Targets $4 Billion US IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve as blockchain platforms introduce new trading features, legal disputes highlight the risks of digital asset businesses, regulators expand investment opportunities, and financial technology companies bring traditional securities onto blockchain networks. Four developments involving Pump.fun, BitGo, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission, and Securitize illustrate the industry’s growing complexity and its […] The post Crypto Industry Expands as Pump.fun, BitGo Lawsuit, Thailand ETFs and Solana Tokenization Make Headlines appeared first on Tekedia.

Progress is not always immediately visible. In many areas of life, especially finance, personal development, and business, meaningful results often take time to emerge. What appears to be stagnation may actually be a period of preparation, growth, and foundation-building. Success rarely happens overnight; instead, it develops quietly through consistent effort until the results become impossible […] The post Progress Is Real Long Before It Becomes Visible appeared first on Tekedia.

Cloudflare has acquired Deno, the startup behind the JavaScript and TypeScript runtime of the same name, in a move aimed at strengthening its Workers platform and expanding the reach of its server-side programming model. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Deno had raised $26 million in total funding, including a Series A […] The post Cloudflare Acquires Deno to Expand Workers Platform and Promote Open-Source Development appeared first on Tekedia.

While salaries, visibility, and investment in Women’s Football have risen significantly in nearly a decade since 2017, it is rather regrettable that much of the professional game still operates in a state of precarity. That is the core warning from FIFPRO’s latest global survey of women players. For Dr Alex Culvin, Head of Strategy and […] The post Women’s Football Is Growing Fast But Its Contracts Are Not Matching Up appeared first on Tekedia.

When you trade gold (XAU/USD) as a CFD, the spread is the single biggest recurring cost you can control. On an instrument as actively traded as gold — where a scalper might place dozens of trades a day — the difference between a raw spread and a wide standard spread compounds fast. For Asian traders […] The post Top 10 Lowest-Spread Gold (XAU/USD) Brokers in Asia for 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria opened their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a win and a heavy defeat. First came a comeback against Madagascar, built on goals from two debutants. Four days later, Guinea-Bissau beat the Super Eagles 3-0. The swing quickly became a talking point in football betting chats during the window, as Group L suddenly looked far […] The post Super Eagles Split Their Opening Group L Qualifiers appeared first on Tekedia.

It Usually Starts With a Payment Setup That Works A fintech startup rarely begins by worrying about payment orchestration or token ownership. There are customers to acquire, a product to improve, and plenty of more immediate problems. One processor handles transactions, subscription billing is manageable, and someone checks the occasional failed payment. For a while, […] The post The Quiet Problem PaymentKit Solves for Growing Fintech Teams appeared first on Tekedia.

Six African investors explain what makes African AI startups fundable: local-language voice products, sticky software, licences and revenue.

Google’s free SynthID checker can spot some AI photos and videos. Here is how to use it Google's free SynthID Detector checks photos, videos and audio for an AI watermark. How to use it, what each result means and what it can't catch. TechCity

Hackers hijacked Ghana’s .gh web addresses. Here is what site owners should check Attackers took over the .gh registry and got real certificates for Google sites. What happened, who is at risk and four checks for .gh site owners. TechCity

Got an NCC text saying your phone is not verified? Here is what to do Texts that appear to come from the NCC give unverified phones 30 days of use. How to tell if yours is real and what to do next. TechCity

Google Playground lets you make a game by typing. Here’s what it costs Google Playground turns a typed idea into a browser game. Who can use it, how the weekly credits work, and what Google has not said yet. TechCity

Is your Samsung phone still getting security updates? Check the list Samsung's October security update fixes nine critical flaws. See which Galaxy phones still get updates, which dropped off, and how to check yours. TechCity

The Best Security Cameras of 2026, Honestly Reviewed Buying a security camera should be simple. You choose where to put it, connect it to your phone and check the footage when something happens. In practice, there is more to consider. Some cameras record sharp video but charge extra to save it. Others offer free local storage but need regular charging. A camera may […] TechCity

Moroccan agricultural technology startup YoLa Fresh has ceased operations after failing to secure additional investment needed to continue its business, marking the closure of a company that sought to modernise the country’s fresh produce supply chain. Co-founders Larbi Alaoui Belrhiti and Youssef Mamou confirmed the shutdown, explaining that the business could not obtain the financing […] The post Moroccan Agritech Startup YoLa Fresh Shuts Down After Failing to Secure Funding appeared first on Tech In Africa.