ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s tech startups are facing reluctance from investors, stemming from the shutdown of some prominent young companies last year. Kingsley Eze co-runs Nairaxi, an e-Commerce, on-demand logistics startup…
more ...China’s Charm Offensive in Davos to Woo Investors Falls Short, Analysts Say
WASHINGTON — China brought a large delegation to this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos to try to convince the world that the globe’s second-largest economy is still open for business…
more ...Rights Groups Call for Review of Shell’s Operations in Nigeria Amid Exit Plans
Abuja, Nigeria — Human rights group Amnesty International and other advocacy groups raised concerns Tuesday over British oil giant Shell’s sale of its onshore businesses in Nigeria. Shell announced Tuesday it…
more ...US Lawmakers Push for Limits on American Investment in China Tech
Capitol Hill — U.S. lawmakers renewed calls Wednesday to pass bipartisan legislation that would restrict American investment in Chinese technology. “It should come as no surprise that China’s military and surveillance…
more ...Economy, Immigration Weigh on US Voters in Presidential Election Year
The health of the economy often plays a big role in how Americans vote in general elections, including for the next president. This year, there are early signs that other…
more ...In India, Young Graduates Struggle to Land Good Jobs
Although India’s economy is growing at a fast rate, it is still not creating enough employment for its massive young population. The government is wooing global manufacturers to generate more…
more ...Australia Outlines Plan to Manage the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
sydney — The Australian government is considering new laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in “high-risk” areas such as law enforcement and self-driving vehicles. Voluntary measures also are being…
more ...Oxfam Report: Growing Inequality Could See World’s First Trillionaire
The world is on course to see its first trillionaire by the end of the decade, according to a report by Oxfam. The charity is warning of a big increase…
more ...Robotic Restaurant Opening in California
An automated restaurant is opening this month in Pasadena, California. CaliExpress will be serviced by robots that make food in the kitchen and AI that takes clients’ orders. The only job humans will still need to…
more ...IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, ‘Tremendous Opportunity’ for Global Economy
Washington — Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a “tremendous opportunity” to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told…
more ...German Economy Shrank in 2023 on Energy, Export Woes
Frankfurt — The German economy shrank slightly in 2023, official data showed Monday, as costly energy, high interest rates and cooling foreign demand took their toll on Europe’s export giant. Output…
more ...China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce with US Sank
BEIJING — Trade between China and Russia hit a record high in 2023, official data from Beijing showed on Friday, as commerce with the United States fell for the first time…
more ...At CES, Connected Devices Are Becoming More Discreet and Invisible
An estimated 130,000 people have descended on Las Vegas for CES 2024, the consumer technology show that attracts big and small companies alike. VOA’s Tina Trinh met with some of…
more ...Dozens of Leaders to Gather in Davos for Annual World Economic Forum
London — More than 60 world leaders will join hundreds of business executives and campaigners at the Swiss ski resort of Davos Monday for the five-day annual meeting of the World…
more ...WEF Davos Summit: Disinformation ‘Biggest Global Risk’ in 2024
More than 60 world leaders will join hundreds of business executives and campaigners at the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the five-day annual meeting of the World Economic Forum,…
more ...Global Unemployment Expected to Rise as Productivity Slumps, Social Inequality Grows: ILO
Geneva — The International Labor Organization warns global unemployment is set to rise this year, putting a brake on the gradual recovery of nations from the dire economic straits brought about…
more ...AI-Powered Misinformation Is World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says
London — False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic…
more ...US Delays Planned Return of Astronauts to Moon Until 2026
washington — The United States is pushing back its planned return of astronauts to the surface of the Moon from 2025 to 2026, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday. Artemis, named…
more ...Cyber ‘Kidnapping’ Scams Target Chinese Students Around the World
WASHINGTON — A recent cyber kidnapping incident involving a Chinese exchange student in Utah appears to be part of an international pattern in which unknown perpetrators, often masquerading as Chinese police…
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