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Cambodia Seeks Greater Financial Support from China Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

As President Xi Jinping travels to Phnom Penh, Cambodia is looking to China for more investments, especially in infrastructure. The U.S. imposed a 49%

As President Xi Jinping travels to Phnom Penh, Cambodia is looking to China for more investments, especially in infrastructure. The U.S. imposed a 49% tariff on Cambodia, a significant exporter of apparel and footwear to the United States, which strengthened its relationship with China. The Cambodian government is hoping for Chinese assistance for the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project, which aims to lessen dependency on Vietnamese ports. But China hasnt publicly committed to funding it yet. Xi has already visited Vietnam and Malaysia as part of a larger diplomatic campaign in Southeast Asia. There are still worries about fraud centres and military collaboration between China and Cambodia, despite their "ironclad" friendship. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Microsoft Blocks ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 to Enhance Security

Microsoft has said that because of security concerns, ActiveX would be banned by default in Microsoft 365 as of April 2025. When ActiveX was first rel

Microsoft has said that because of security concerns, ActiveX would be banned by default in Microsoft 365 as of April 2025. When ActiveX was first released in 1996, it allowed for rich interactivity but also presented serious security issues, such as vulnerabilities for remote code execution. There are no longer any prompts to enable ActiveX in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Visio. Through Group Policy or cloud policy, organisations can selectively reenable ActiveX however, users without administrator access cannot see this choice. Given that some customers might not be satisfied with the move, Microsoft is gathering input via File > Feedback in any Microsoft 365 application. The update attempts to lower the chance of malware assaults and improve security. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

OpenAI Unveils O3 and O4mini, Advancing AI Reasoning and Image Integration.

Two sophisticated AI models, O3 and O4mini, have been released by OpenAI with the goal of improving reasoning and picture integration. O3 is OpenAIs m

Two sophisticated AI models, O3 and O4mini, have been released by OpenAI with the goal of improving reasoning and picture integration. O3 is OpenAIs most powerful model to date, excelling in math, coding, science, and visual perception, whereas O4mini places a higher priority on speed and costeffectiveness. With improved multimodal capabilities, both devices let users zoom in, spin, and examine photos. They may now browse the web, analyse files, generate code, and create images, among other ChatGPT functions. OpenAI intends to streamline its AI lineup by retiring older models such as the O1 and O3mini. Following OpenAIs recent release of GPT4.1, the launch represents a significant advancement in multimodal AI technology and problemsolving abilities across several areas. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Massive Data Breach Exposes Nearly 8 Million UK Healthcare Worker Records

Following the discovery of an unprotected database online, a significant data breach has exposed over 8 million healthcare worker records in the UK. L

Following the discovery of an unprotected database online, a significant data breach has exposed over 8 million healthcare worker records in the UK. Logezys 1.1TB database included governmentissued identification documents, work authorisation documents, certifications, national insurance numbers, electronic signatures, and timesheets. Jeremiah Fowler, a security researcher, discovered the database, which raised questions about data security and privacy because it lacked encryption and password protection. Although Logezy has subsequently secured the database, it is still unknown how long the data was accessible or whether outside contractors were engaged. With 79% of providers reporting at least one data breach since 2021, the hack underscores the rising cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Zoom Suffers Major Outage, Disrupting Video Conferencing Worldwide

There was a significant outage on Zoom that affected thousands of customers globally, with 67,280 reports of complaints at its height. The problem pre

There was a significant outage on Zoom that affected thousands of customers globally, with 67,280 reports of complaints at its height. The problem prevented users from logging in and attending meetings on both the web portal and the application. Zoom acknowledged that an inquiry is underway and ascribed the issue to domain name resolution issues. Significant interruptions were experienced by businesses and remote workers who relied on the platform, underscoring the vital need for video conferencing capabilities. Even while services have been restored, the incident highlights how difficult it is to keep platforms stable as demand increases. Customers looking for updates are encouraged to visit Zooms status page, as the company strives to guarantee dependability going forward and stop similar disruptions from affecting international communication networks. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Spotify Suffers Global Outage, Affecting Thousands of Users Worldwide

With over 47,000 complaints, Spotify is experiencing a worldwide outage that makes it difficult for users to stream content, search for music, and vie

With over 47,000 complaints, Spotify is experiencing a worldwide outage that makes it difficult for users to stream content, search for music, and view artist biographies. The downloaded tunes can still be played however, the problem started around 845 AM EST and peaked at 932 AM EST. Spotify is looking into the reason for the disturbance on X previously Twitter, but no deadline for a resolution has been given. The disruption of essential platform functions is causing user frustration. This incident raises questions about the dependability of the infrastructure because it comes after recent technical problems with other significant platforms. Spotify users are waiting for word on when regular functioning will return while the service is being restored. The scenario underlines the continuous difficulties in preserving worldwide digital accessibility. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Italy Sets Conditions for UniCredit’s Banco BPM Takeover, Including Russia Exit

According to reports, the Italian government requests that Banco BPM leave Russia as soon as possible for UniCredit to acquire the bank. Pressure from

According to reports, the Italian government requests that Banco BPM leave Russia as soon as possible for UniCredit to acquire the bank. Pressure from the European Central Bank on UniCredit to scale back its Russian business aligns with this action. Furthermore, the government is expected to mandate that UniCredit sustain Banco BPMs project financing levels and have a steady loantodeposit ratio. The agreement could be decided as early as Friday, but according to certain rumours, it might not be decided until 22 April. Although UniCredit has not yet provided a statement regarding the terms, the withdrawal from Russia may be crucial to obtaining approval for the purchase. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

ASML Reports €3.9 Billion Q1 Bookings, Missing Analysts’ Expectations

With Q1 bookings of €3.9 billion $4.4 billion, ASML, the largest provider of chipmaking equipment worldwide, fell short of analysts forecasts of €

With Q1 bookings of €3.9 billion $4.4 billion, ASML, the largest provider of chipmaking equipment worldwide, fell short of analysts forecasts of €4.89 billion. Despite robust demand for AIdriven semiconductor tools, the company identified tariff uncertainty as a significant issue influencing its view for 2025 and 2026. Global trade tensions may affect future orders for ASMLs EUV lithography machines, which are essential for Nvidia and Apple. Although there are still macroeconomic uncertainties, CEO Christophe Fouquet stressed that investments in AI will spur growth. The company maintains its 2025 revenue forecast of €30 billion to €35 billion, although experts caution that trade restrictions may cause supply chain disruptions for semiconductors. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago