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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MTN Nigeria rebounds with N1.1tn profit

MTN Nigeria has reported a remarkable profit of N1.1 trillion for the financial year 2025, indicating a recovery from previous fiscal challenges.

Mar 23 • 00:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Poste launches total takeover bid for Telecom Italia: a 10.8 billion operation

Poste Italiane has announced a massive takeover bid for Telecom Italia, valued at 10.8 billion euros, aiming to integrate telecommunications with financial and digital services.

Mar 22 • 21:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Own Nothing and Pay for Everything: How Companies Locked Us into Their Ecosystems

The article explores how individuals like Jan have become entrapped in subscription-based models, owning very little while having access to numerous services.

Mar 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Six years of the decree that instituted lockdown in Alagoas: impacts and changes in routine

The six-year anniversary of the lockdown in Alagoas highlights the significant changes in daily life and the economy due to the pandemic restrictions.

Mar 20 • 22:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

The Pan-African Tech Surge: How 2026 Became the Year of the Mobile-First Economy

Africa's digital landscape has significantly evolved in 2026, marking a shift towards a mobile-first economy with Nigeria at the forefront.

Mar 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Digital Economy Podcast: 'One more thing': Apple turns 50 years old - and now?

The podcast discusses the 50th anniversary of Apple, tracing its journey from inception to a trillion-dollar company fueled by its iconic iPhone.

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd edition - TO of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article discusses various news highlights from Brazil, including economic projections, police violence, political maneuvers, and digital reforms.

Mar 18 • 23:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Algorithms impose unfair competition on schools and families for the most valuable metric

Digital economy optimization through algorithms creates an unfair competitive landscape for educational institutions and families, focusing solely on user engagement at the cost of comprehensive education.

Mar 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Why does Sweden advise its citizens to keep cash at home?

Sweden's central bank recommends citizens keep cash at home despite the country's push towards a cashless economy, highlighting concerns over reliance on digital payments during emergencies.

Mar 18 • 11:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexican economy advances with digital transactions

Digital payments are becoming essential in Mexico's modern economy, presenting significant opportunities for financial digitalization, according to Mastercard's Kiki del Valle.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Goiás this Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article discusses various news items impacting Brazilian society, including organized crime, digital safety, gender violence, economic performance, and weather updates.

Mar 18 • 10:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Central Bank's Digital Currency Utilization 'Han River Project' Phase 2 Commences

The Bank of Korea has officially launched Phase 2 of the Han River Project to establish a digital currency system and commercialize deposit tokens.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

TikTok already has more than 33 million users in Argentina and its director explains how 'viral' consumption works

TikTok has rapidly gained over 33 million users in Argentina, influencing consumer behavior through community-driven trends.

Mar 17 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: Applications for the new entrepreneurship program for unemployed people aged 18-29 until 23/3

The deadline for applications to the new entrepreneurship program for unemployed individuals aged 18-29 is extended until March 23, focusing on women and the digital and green economy.

Mar 17 • 10:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column "My Verdict": When Delivery Service Drivers Are Allowed to Establish a Works Council

The German Federal Labour Court has affirmed that traditional criteria for establishing works councils apply even in largely digital workplaces, specifically concerning delivery service drivers.

Mar 17 • 07:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Glass Ceiling of the 21st Century: The Gender Gap in the Digital Economy

The article discusses the impact of digital transformation on gender inequality in the workforce across Ibero-America.

Mar 17 • 03:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why Data Analytics Skills Are Becoming Essential for Nigerian Businesses

Nigerian businesses increasingly recognize the importance of data analytics skills to improve decision-making and competitive advantage in a digital economy.

Mar 16 • 16:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Regulators, telecoms explore AI, 5G prospects

Telecom regulators and operators discussed AI and 5G innovations alongside the risks of cybercrime at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 16 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fair in Porto Trombetas brings together entrepreneurs and launches digital business showcase

An entrepreneurial fair in Porto Trombetas showcases women-led businesses and introduces a digital platform for promoting their products.

Mar 14 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Podcast Digital Economy: Why are you chatting with machines in the factory?

The podcast discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity in manufacturing, featuring insights from Hans Krattenmacher of SEW Eurodrive.

Mar 13 • 10:16 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The social responsibility of tech with new shadow minister Aaron Violi - podcast

Aaron Violi, the new shadow minister for the digital economy in Australia, discusses the challenges of AI disruption and the Coalition's policy focus on immigration and living costs in a recent podcast.

Mar 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fake reviews, deepfakes, fraud... Misinformation could cost the global economy 417 billion euros per year

A new study estimates that misinformation costs the global economy approximately 417 billion euros annually, highlighting various forms of economic harm it causes.

Mar 12 • 17:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: French Investors Eye Kenya's Digital, Creative Economy

French investors are expanding their presence in Kenya's digital economy and creative industries as trade relations between the two countries strengthen.

Mar 12 • 15:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: World Bank Pumps $137m Into Digital Jobs, Skills in Liberia, S/Leone, Benin

The World Bank has approved a $137 million initiative to enhance digital jobs and skills in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Benin, aiming to strengthen the digital economy in these countries.

Mar 12 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"This is a new medium that we are deploying": video advertising screens drive growth for JCDecaux

Despite a challenging economic context, JCDecaux reports nearly 4 billion euros in revenue, driven by digital advertising screens.

Mar 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US$12.6 million gone every day: Moscow counts losses from internet shutdowns

Moscow is facing significant economic losses estimated at US$12.6 million daily due to recent internet shutdowns affecting various sectors.

Mar 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The List of Billionaires in the World in 2026: Technology Leads Wealth Explosion

The annual Forbes list of billionaires in 2026 reveals significant insights into the current global economy, highlighting the dominance of the tech sector.

Mar 11 • 11:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Banking still has much to contribute to the country: Barclays

Barclays Mexico's CEO, Raúl Martínez-Ostos, emphasizes the need for the banking sector to engage more actively in addressing the country's development challenges.

Mar 11 • 09:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG launches survey to protect children online

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a nationwide survey to develop policies for protecting children in the digital space.

Mar 11 • 01:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Powering Africa's digital future - Why energy infrastructure is the foundation of the intelligent era

The article discusses the crucial role of energy infrastructure in supporting Africa's digital transformation and filling the gap in the continent's growing demand for electric power for digital services.

Mar 10 • 15:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Smart Agent: The End of Traditional Search and the Beginning of the Efficiency Economy

The article discusses the emerging role of smart agents powered by AI, which are set to transform the way we search and interact with information online.

Mar 9 • 07:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entity presents criticisms of the government's project on big techs

Brazilian digital economy chamber camara-e.net criticizes the federal bill PL 4.675/2025 for increasing regulatory burdens on big techs, arguing it could harm small businesses.

Mar 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Podcast Digital Economy: No More Innovation in Smartphones and Mobile Communications?

The podcast explores stagnation in the smartphone market amidst anticipation for the next generation of mobile networks, highlighting competition-driven innovations discussed at the Mobile World Congress.

Mar 6 • 11:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New players will renew banking attention: Nu

Nu Mexico aims to transform the banking experience for Mexicans by leveraging technology and digitalization.

Mar 5 • 08:07 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Africa emerges as new arena in US-China competition over artificial intelligence

Africa is becoming a pivotal battleground in the US-China rivalry over artificial intelligence, driven by its digital economy and youthful demographic.

Mar 4 • 20:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new building worth 26 million euros will rise in Vilnius district: it was revealed who will be located there

A symbolic stone was laid on Wednesday to mark the beginning of construction of a new data center in the Vilnius district, with completion expected by the end of 2027.

Mar 4 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How much cash should we have at home? What is reasonable and what is excessive

The article discusses the appropriate amount of cash that households in Greece should keep at home amid rising digital payment use and occasional concerns over banking stability.

Mar 4 • 06:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Digital Summit: Are Data Centers Really the Solution?

The article discusses the crucial role of data centers in the digital economy and the related challenges of high energy and water consumption, prompting the German government to develop a data center strategy.

Mar 3 • 16:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cashless Policy: FAAN Announces Four Payment Options at Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria introduces four digital payment methods to enhance efficiency and eliminate cash transactions at airport access gates as part of its cashless initiative.

Mar 3 • 12:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Lebara Nigeria's Launch, Says Entry Strong Vote of Confidence in Digital Economy

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the launch of Lebara Nigeria as a significant endorsement of the country's digital economy.

Mar 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Stablecoins: welcome to the new world of tokenization

The article discusses the transformative impact of tokenization on the financial system, focusing on stablecoins as a bridge between traditional currency and the emerging digital ecosystem.

Mar 1 • 09:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu welcomes UK-backed Lebara’s launch in Nigeria, praises telecom growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, emphasizing its importance to the country's digital economy and technological advancement.

Feb 28 • 09:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The industrial response to a new electrical stage

Mexico is entering a phase of expansion and modernization of its electrical infrastructure to meet growing demand and support a more digital economy.

Feb 27 • 13:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Week in Law with Radoslav Procházka: Freedom and Sovereignty in the Digital Geo-Economy

The piece discusses the interplay of legal issues concerning technological sovereignty and its role in strategic autonomy in the digital economy, as analyzed by former constitutional lawyer Radoslav Procházka.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Logistics, De Ruvo (Confetra): "A sector worth 9% of GDP. Focus on infrastructure, digital, and competitiveness"

Carlo De Ruvo, President of Confetra, emphasizes the importance of logistics in Italy's economy, urging investments in infrastructure and innovation at the Confederation's 80th anniversary assembly.

Feb 26 • 16:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study reveals changes caused by AI in the digital content market

A study shows that artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the digital content market, generating over R$ 140 million in 2025 through AI-related educational products.

Feb 26 • 13:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria Secures $100 Million From European Bank to Finance Project Bridge

Nigeria has received a $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support the nationwide connectivity initiative, Project Bridge.

Feb 26 • 09:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Beyond Access: From Inclusion to Financial Health in Latin America and the Caribbean

The article discusses the concept of financial health in Latin America and the Caribbean, stressing that access to banking services alone is insufficient for true financial inclusion.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NITDA equips Enugu youths with digital tools

The National Information Technology Development Agency has equipped 50 young innovators in Enugu State with digital tools to promote digital inclusion and economic growth.

Feb 26 • 00:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Investigation into riders, opposition against the government: 'Enough with starvation wages'

Opposition parties in Italy are criticizing the government for failing to regulate the digital platform job sector, highlighting exploitation cases like those of Glovo and Deliveroo.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC

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