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Behold the New War: Same as the Old War, but it Comes with an App
On the battlefields of Ukraine, massive military kit is trumping technology, reports Wim Romeijn. On the undulating plains of eastern Ukraine, tech wizardry powers and shapes a lethal cat-and-mouse game. Here, loss of human life and the destruction of military
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A One-Day Commitment for a Lifetime of Freedom
The gateway to a Greek golden visa in just one day? Emelia Beeson reports on a rapid route to the European dream… Picture the scene, just months from now… You’re at a beautiful beach, minutes from the ruins that gave
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Oh Dear: The Sound of Your Keystrokes Could Leave You Wide-open to a Cyberattack
A simple video call could open your laptop to hackers, experts warn… University researchers have created an AI system to decipher words from the sound of typing — with more than 90 percent accuracy. That remarkable achievement comes with an
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Tech-Up Transition for Philippines Bank has Swept the Nation Along Towards an Enticing Digital Future
UnionBank is a pioneer of digital technology with a focus on inclusion and customer service UnionBank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has always been quick to embrace technological innovations that will empower its customers. As the Philippines’ pioneer in digital banking,
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Poles Apart: TGE has Created its Own Space in the Energy Market
Towarowa Giełda Energii (TGE) is a key institution in the Polish energy landscape. CFI talks with chief executive PIOTR ZAWISTOWSKI. For more than two decades, TGE has been implementing innovative wholesale trading solutions focusing on energy products. It has become
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Middle-Market Direct Lending
A Lucrative Alternative Asset Class The US is home to some 200,000 companies dubbed “middle-market” — typically with EBITDA up to $150m. On a stand-alone basis, America’s middle-market represents a $6.3tn economy, third-largest in the world. Non-bank lending to these
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A Focus on People and Productivity Has Taken this El Salvador Bank to New Heights — in Just Three Years
Brand new and eager to achieve noble ambitions, Banco Hipotecario is going from strength-to-strength Since June 2019 and the installation of the administration of President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s Banco Hipotecario has been tweaking the function of banking. The state
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Pioneering, Principled and Passionate Champion of UAE’s Natural Heritage
Her aim is for sustainability and balance Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, the Secretary General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has her work cut out for her. Her Excellency is in charge of a major
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Conservation Efforts Working in Harmony with Economic Growth
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi maintains its focus on conservation, species reintroduction, monitoring and protecting marine and air quality, climate change action, environmental education and outreach and youth empowerment The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi possesses
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AI Set to Drive Nail in Coffin of Long Stagnation
From Excited to Ecstatic: Expectations of AI Drive Perception Recognised as one of the world’s most prestigious management consulting firms, though no stranger to controversy, McKinsey & Company is quite sanguine about the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to the
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