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Onodera Calls for Yen Strengthening to Address Rising Living Costs in Japan
Itsunori Onodera, the chair of the Liberal Democratic Partys Policy Research Council, has urged action to fortify the yen, pointing to its depreciatio
Itsunori Onodera, the chair of the Liberal Democratic Partys Policy Research Council, has urged action to fortify the yen, pointing to its depreciation as a contributing factor to rising living expenses. Increasing Japans industrial competitiveness is a crucial priority, according to Onodera. Emphasising the value of preserving close ties with the United States, he also opposed proposals to use Japans U.S. Treasury holdings as leverage in trade meetings. In the leadup to bilateral trade talks, currency policy is anticipated to be a key topic. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
Argentina Eases Currency Controls Ahead of $20 Billion IMF Agreement
Ahead of a $20 billion IMF agreement, Argentina has announced a significant change in its foreign exchange policy, lifting longstanding currency contr
Ahead of a $20 billion IMF agreement, Argentina has announced a significant change in its foreign exchange policy, lifting longstanding currency controls. In place of the previously strictly regulated regime, the central bank will permit the peso to fluctuate within a moving range of 1,000 to 1,400 pesos per dollar. Argentina will also remove the "dollar clamp" and other limitations on access to foreign currencies that have restricted financial transactions. To recapitalise the central bank and stabilise reserves, the IMF accord calls for an initial $12 billion transfer. In contrast to Argentinas prior monetary policies, officials anticipate that these actions will increase investment and economic growth. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
South African Businesses Brace for VAT Hike Starting May 1, 2025
Businesses in South Africa are bracing for a twoyear, onepercentagepoint increase in VAT scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2025. The 15% increase wil
Businesses in South Africa are bracing for a twoyear, onepercentagepoint increase in VAT scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2025. The 15% increase will especially impact small businesses, resulting in price adjustments and declining profit margins. Despite government efforts to increase the number of zerorated items, economists caution that the tax increase may reduce consumer expenditure, impacting middle and lowerincome households. The surge occurs during a difficult period when trade uncertainties, power outages, and economic instability burden firms. While some businesses see potential for adaptation, others worry that the tax burden would make an already precarious economy even more financially burdensome. To counteract such disruptions, business leaders are requesting incentives and regulatory help. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9400+ Flagship Chipset with AI and Gaming Enhancements
The Dimensity 9400+, MediaTeks newest flagship chipset, boasts an AllBig Core CPU with three CortexX4 cores, four CortexA720 cores, and one CortexX925
The Dimensity 9400+, MediaTeks newest flagship chipset, boasts an AllBig Core CPU with three CortexX4 cores, four CortexA720 cores, and one CortexX925 core operating at 3.73 GHz, all of which improve performance. With Speculative Decoding+ SpD+ technology, it features the MediaTek NPU 890, which supports LLMs, MoE, MTP, MLA, and FP8 inferencing and enhances AI functionality by 20%. MFRC 2.0+ frame rate conversion for more excellent FPS and 40% improved power efficiency, Opacity MicroMap OMM compatibility, and the 12core Arm ImmortalisG925 GPU all improve gaming. Dual active 5G SIM compatibility, Bluetooth 6.0, and WiFi 7 are examples of connectivity enhancements. Later this month, the Dimensity 9400+ will power the first smartphones, significantly improving mobile AI and gaming performance. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
Cybercriminals Disrupt IKEA Operations Across Four Countries During Holiday Sales
Two days before Black Friday 2024, a ransomware attack targeted the Fourlis Group, an IKEA franchise, resulting in losses of €15 million $17 million
Two days before Black Friday 2024, a ransomware attack targeted the Fourlis Group, an IKEA franchise, resulting in losses of €15 million $17 million. The cybercriminals affected online stores and customer systems, disrupting operations in Romania, Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. The twoweeklong intrusion affected significant holiday sales. Even though Fourlis declined to pay a ransom, they quickly restored systems without jeopardising user information. Because downtime is expensive in retail, the event highlights the growing ransomware threat. Experts in cybersecurity caution that breaches are becoming more regular and complex due to AIdriven hacks. This incident emphasises how urgently improved security measures are needed to avoid disruptions in highrisk industries, where businesses are increasingly threatened during moments of heavy commercial activity. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
Netflix Tests AIPowered Search Engine for MoodBased Content Discovery
An artificial intelligence AI—powered search engine that allows users to search by mood and other specific parameters instead of just genre or actor
An artificial intelligence AI—powered search engine that allows users to search by mood and other specific parameters instead of just genre or actor names is being tested by Netflix to improve content recommendations. In the upcoming weeks, the feature—now accessible to iOS users in Australia and New Zealand—is anticipated to be introduced in the US. With OpenAI technology, this search engine seeks to offer more tailored recommendations, facilitating users discovery of material that suits their interests. Although Netflix has long employed AI for suggestions, this is a big step toward more engaging and natural content discovery. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
IBM Unveils z17 Mainframe, Engineered for AI Workloads and Hybrid Cloud
The most potent mainframe that IBM has ever released, the z17, was created especially for AI workloads. Supporting tiny language models with less than
The most potent mainframe that IBM has ever released, the z17, was created especially for AI workloads. Supporting tiny language models with less than 8 billion parameters, the z17s Telum II processor incorporates an onchip AI coprocessor to improve inferencing workloads. Additionally, the system includes the Spyre Accelerator, a PCIe card that expands AI compute capabilities for processing unstructured data, including generative AI. Security is a top priority when using AIpowered Sensitive Data Tagging and IBM Threat Detection for z/OS, as well as quantumsafe cryptographic methods to satisfy future regulatory requirements. IBM wants the Z17 to serve as a platform for hybrid cloud environments, enhancing security and operational effectiveness for sectors with demanding compliance requirements. B2B Tech News | 4 months ago
Chrome Extensions Requesting Web Traffic and Cookie Access Raise Privacy Concerns
More than 4 million users are in danger of security breaches due to more than 30 unlisted Google Chrome extensions discovered by a cybersecurity resea
More than 4 million users are in danger of security breaches due to more than 30 unlisted Google Chrome extensions discovered by a cybersecurity researcher. Sensitive information may be misused due to these extensions excessive permission requests, which include access to stored cookies, online traffic, and browser tabs. Specific extensions, such as "Fire Shield Extension Protection", have been reported for doing possibly harmful things. To lessen vulnerabilities, the researcher recommends that users unlist specific extensions. This discovery emphasises the importance of keeping cybersecurity hygiene and closely examining browser extensions. B2B Tech News | 4 months agoGet The News to use newsletter to
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