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IOL Chemicals Minoxidil Unit Fire: Operations Halted 8-10 Days

IOL Chemicals reports a minor fire at its Barnala Minoxidil unit, causing an 8-10 day operational halt. No injuries or significant damage; other units unaffected.

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INNOSPACE & KAIROSPACE: Launch & Satellite Separation Partnership

South Korean space firms INNOSPACE and KAIROSPACE join forces via MOU to enhance integrated launch services and satellite separation systems, boosting global competitiveness.

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German Ruling Tests Section 230 for AI Companies

A German court ruling questions Section 230’s protection for AI companies, potentially holding them liable for chatbot output and impacting tech giants like Google and OpenAI.

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Pagaya Sues Klarna: Trade Secret Misappropriation Alleged

AI underwriting firm Pagaya Technologies sues former partner Klarna for alleged trade secret misappropriation in point-of-sale loan underwriting. Klarna denies claims.

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Clip Launches Mi Clip Wallet: US$500M Investment, Valued US$2.5B

Mexican fintech Clip launches Mi Clip digital wallet with US$500M investment, reaching over US$2.5B valuation. Aims to boost digital payments and financial inclusion in Mexico.

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Forbes Fintech 50 2026: 20 Newcomers, B2B Dominance

Forbes’ 2026 Fintech 50 list highlights 50 top private fintechs, with 20 newcomers. B2B banking and enterprise services lead the charge amid a recovering funding landscape.

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Google: YouTube Music Uploads Allow AI Training

Google claims artists uploading music to YouTube consent to AI training, a defense in a copyright lawsuit by independent musicians over AI model Lyria.

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NTT, SK, Chunghwa, DBJ Launch $500M AI Fund for IOWN

NTT, SK Group, Chunghwa Telecom, and DBJ launch a $500M IOWN AI Fund to accelerate AI tech and expand the IOWN ecosystem globally, managed by Catalight Capital.

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UK Tech Growth: US Dynamics & ClearBank CEO’s Vision

ClearBank UK CEO Emma Hagan sees a major opportunity for UK tech growth, drawing parallels to the 2008 FinTech boom, driven by evolving UK-US relations and a push for tech sovereignty.

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Japan Banks Launch Stablecoin by 2027

Japan’s top banks MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho will launch a stablecoin by March 2027, backed by the FSA, aiming for live transactions in FY2026.

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India’s Digital Lending Market: $500B by 2030

India’s digital lending market is set to reach $500 billion by 2030, fueled by tech innovation for faster, inclusive credit access for millions.

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CrowdStrike: AI Fuels Cyber Espionage Surge, Tech Firms Targeted

CrowdStrike’s 2026 report reveals AI innovation is driving a global cyber espionage surge, with tech firms as prime targets. China-linked groups lead attacks, weaponizing AI.

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Luxembourg: The Next Frontier in Trusted Financial Data

Luxembourg is leveraging its financial expertise and regulatory strength to become Europe’s leading hub for trusted data, shaping the future of finance.

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JNK Global: Hydrogen Power Pivot for Eco-Business Growth by 2030

JNK Global leverages fired heater expertise to pivot into hydrogen infrastructure and energy solutions, targeting eco-business growth and 2030 profitability.

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Insurers’ Growth Hindered by Poor Customer Interactions

Fragmented customer interactions are a major roadblock for insurers, impacting growth, profitability, and market expansion. Discover the costs of disconnected journeys.

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Embedded Finance: Non-Banks Become Financial Powerhouses

Discover how embedded finance empowers non-banks to offer integrated payments, lending, and banking, boosting revenue and customer loyalty. Explore the future of financial services.

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India Approves 22 New Textile PLI Applicants: Rs 2,339 Cr Investment, 36K Jobs

India’s textile sector gets a boost! 22 new PLI scheme applicants approved, attracting ₹2,339 Cr investment and expected to create 36,217 jobs. Learn more.

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CAA & IMC Launch $250M Venture for Creator Economy

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and TPG’s IMC launch Compound Creative Holdings, a $250 million venture to boost the creator economy, capitalizing on the success of creator-driven films.

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Beeks Financial Cloud Wins £1.7M in New Contracts

Beeks Financial Cloud Group secures £1.7M in new contracts for Analytics, Proximity Cloud, and Private Cloud services, boosting revenue visibility and market presence.

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Temenos: Progressive Modernization for Core Banking

Temenos’ Barb Morgan champions progressive modernization for core banking upgrades, focusing on trust, personalization, and agile, incremental improvements.

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AI Productivity Paradox: Malaysia’s Job Growth Risk

AI boosts productivity but slows job growth, especially for Malaysian graduates. Explore the challenges and implications for the nation’s economy and aging population.

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Asia Energy Logistics (HKG:351) Stock Soars 227% Amidst Low Cash Burn

Asia Energy Logistics Group (HKG:351) stock surged 227% in a year. Despite unprofitability, strong cash reserves and low cash burn ensure financial stability and growth potential.

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Fintech Heats Up: Interswitch, Temenos Partner; SyntheticFi Secures $13M

Fintech Growth: Interswitch, Temenos Partner; SyntheticFi Raises $13M

Fintech’s dynamic growth continues with Interswitch Group partnering Temenos for African digital banking and SyntheticFi securing $13M for expansion.

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Visa & OpenAI Partner: AI Agents to Make Payments

Visa and OpenAI partner to integrate payment capabilities into AI agents, enabling secure, autonomous transactions for users and transforming e-commerce.

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Hikal Opens Special Window for Physical Share Transfer

Hikal Ltd. offers a special window (Feb 5, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027) for shareholders to dematerialize physical shares, addressing SEBI’s directive on pending transfers.

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PhonePe, CRED May Relaunch Credit Card Rent Payments in India

PhonePe and CRED are reportedly considering relaunching credit card rent payment services in India, offering a new way to manage expenses and earn rewards.

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Truist Downgrades BILL, Upgrades Global-e: Fintech Shakeup

Truist Securities downgrades BILL Holdings to ‘Hold’ citing growth concerns and competition, while upgrading Global-e Online to ‘Buy’ on strong cross-border e-commerce outlook.

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Visa Partners OpenAI for AI-Powered Secure Payments

Visa and OpenAI collaborate to integrate secure payments into AI commerce, extending Visa’s global network for trusted transactions across OpenAI platforms.

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Bessemer Trust: No New Encumbrance on Nephrocare Shares

Bessemer Venture Partners Trust confirms no new encumbrance on Nephrocare Health Services shares for FY26, upholding SEBI transparency norms for investors.

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Snowflake AI Tools: Data Hurdles for Canadian Companies

Snowflake’s new AI tools, CoCo & CoWork, promise data democratization but require strong data foundations, a major challenge for Canadian businesses.

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