• P15.5 billion calamity fund ready for El Niño

    Government agencies can still tap over P15 billion in disaster funds to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said yesterday.

  • $6.1 Billion CHIPS and Science Act Funding invested in Micron

    Semiconductors form the backbone of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and computers to advanced medical devices and innovative military technology. The United States has long been a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, but in recent years, the industry has faced increasing competition from overseas manufacturers. Recognizing the strategic importance of maintaining a strong domestic semiconductor […]

  • Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Emirati AI firm G42

    Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in G42, an artificial intelligence firm in the United Arab Emirates, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. G42 had divested its investments in China and began the lengthy task of pulling out Chinese hardware amid U.S. concerns over its relationship with Chinese businesses. Under the partnership, G42 will use Microsoft's cloud services and accede to a security arrangement negotiated in detailed conversations with the U.S. government, the newspaper said....

  • Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium, seek public funding

    CHICAGO >> The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal today for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city’s lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen.

  • Temasek, Fidelity may invest $200 million in Lenskart at $5 billion valuation

    Singapore’s Temasek and US’ Fidelity are in advanced discussions to invest around $200 million in Lenskart through a secondary share sale at a valuation of about $5 billion, three people aware of the matter said.To put this in perspective, the round would take the homegrown eyewear company’s valuation to over three times that of Warby Parker, a New York-based online retailer for spectacles and contact lens. Warby Parker listed on the NYSE late in 2022 and has a market capitalisation of around...

  • US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Marriage of Coach, Michael Kors

    The US Federal Trade Commission sued to stop Tapestry Inc.'s $8.5 billion

  • US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Marriage of Coach, Michael Kors

    The US Federal Trade Commission sued to stop Tapestry Inc.'s $8.5 billion

  • US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Marriage of Coach, Michael Kors

    The US Federal Trade Commission sued to stop Tapestry Inc.'s $8.5 billion

    • WSJ

    FTC Blocks $8.5 Billion Deal Uniting Coach, Michael Kors

    The antitrust regulator says Tapestry’s purchase of Capri Holdings hurts competition among affordable luxury handbag sellers; Companies vow to defend merger.

  • LightFury Games secures $8.5 million funding from Blume Ventures, others

    LightFury Games, a gaming startup launched by Karan Shroff, former chief marketing officer of Unacademy, has secured $8.5 million in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, Mixi and Gemba Capital. Other investors such as Cred founder Kunal Shah and Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal also participated in the round.The startup plans to utilise the new capital to develop AAA games in India and will initially focus on mobile gaming before expanding to other platforms, including consoles.AAA games are...

  • FTC sues to block $8.5 billion merger of Coach and Michael Kors owners

    The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, saying the deal would harm consumers by reducing competition and raising prices in the affordable luxury sector.Monday's federal court filing by the FTC challenges the proposed deal that would have one company controlling six fashion brands: Tapestry's Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman and Capri's Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.The acquisition could have a negative impact on the...

  • mistral ai: France's Mistral AI seeks funding at $5 billion valuation: report

    French tech startup Mistral AI has been speaking to investors about raising several hundred million dollars at a valuation of $5 billion, The Information reported on Tuesday. It's unclear which investors Mistral has spoken to about a new funding round, the report said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Mistral's existing investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Ventures and Microsoft Corp, which has also backed AI startup OpenAI. Mistral did not immediately respond...