A week ago you read in crypto news that Do Quan, the infamous founder of the Terra (Luna) ecosystem, was arrested in Montenegro. He allegedly tried to leave the country with forged documents, Montenegro’s interior minister said at the time. Since he has been hiding since the dramatic collapse of Terra in May 2022, this is nothing more than an …
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The international pause button is artificial intelligence in the making
“This is a framework agreement that prioritizes the protection of fundamental values, human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Instead we want to block the progress of technological innovation,” Patrick Penninckx said on Thursday. To the Digital Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives. Fleming is Head of the Information Society Department of the Council of Europe. All countries …
Read More »World Bank raises 2023 growth outlook for East Asia as China reopens
Growth in developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific will pick up in 2023 thanks to China’s reopening and economic recovery, but high inflation and household debt will weigh on consumption in some countries, the World Bank said on Friday. The Washington-based lender said in a statement that it expects growth in the 23-nation region, including China, to pick …
Read More »Japan also restricts exports of chip technology to China
Japan will further restrict technology exports for chip manufacturing. Japanese Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura made the announcement on Thursday, the Nippon News Agency reported. Japanese companies now require a license to export more advanced products, including 23 categories. Neighbor China was not explicitly mentioned, but the decision comes after the US and the Netherlands previously restricted the sale of advanced …
Read More »Dismissal letters rain down on FC Emmen. The Trente club is still in talks with the trio
FC Emmen have formally canceled the contracts of twelve players, including captain Jeroen Velmedt. Drenthe Football Club, on the other hand, have long-term commitments to Jari Vlak and Oussama El Messaoudi, among others. Other players who received letters of resignation were Jeff Harteveldt, Richeiro Zivkovic, Jasin-Amin Acehnoun, Ben Scholt, Danny Hossen, Azedin Touficki, Arnaud Lusayadio, Mart Leider, Micky van der …
Read More »Japan restricts exports of high-end chip technology
Photo: ANP Japan further restricts the export of technology for manufacturing chips. About ten companies from the Asian country now need a license to export their state-of-the-art products. The decision followed pressure from the United States to stop selling advanced semiconductor technology to China, but Commerce Secretary Yasutoshi Nishimura denied that the decision was made in consultation with the Americans. …
Read More »Ex-President Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after three months: Will he lead the opposition or throw a spanner in the judiciary?
Jair Bolsonaro landed in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, at 12 noon Belgium time. Unlike three months ago, he did not board a military plane, but a commercial one. Several hundred supporters met him at Brasilia airport, but they didn’t actually get to see him there, or at least not for long. A short time later he went to the …
Read More »Bach regrets criticism after IOC calls for Russian and Belarusian participation | Sports Other
30 mrt 2023 om 16:24Update: 2 uur geleden President Thomas Bach regrets all the reactions to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) call to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to return to international competition under certain conditions. Reviews came from various countries. Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic had reservations about the IOC’s invitation. “Diplomatically the parties on …
Read More »Adidas Drops Stripe Battle With Anti-Racist Movement BLM
Few companies protect their logo from fire, such as sportswear manufacturer Adidas. When a German concern sees three stripes on clothing, it immediately goes on the attack. In the last 15 years alone, Adidas has filed more than 90 lawsuits for infringement of its trademark rights. Also, more than two hundred cases were resolved. In cases against other clothing brands, …
Read More »Dutch CEO Ralph Hamers Swiss bank UBS | Economy
Door onze economieredactie 29 mrt 2023 om 07:38Update: 10 minuten geleden Ralf Hammers, the Dutch CEO of Swiss bank UBS, will resign from his post on Wednesday. He does this after UBS took over troubled industrial peer Credit Suisse. “The Board of Directors has taken this decision in light of the new challenges and priorities facing UBS following the acquisition …
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