Accused of militia and land grabbing in western Bahia received R$ 15 million from agribusiness
The article investigates an ex-police officer in Brazil accused of leading a militia involved in land grabbing, who received R$ 15 million over two and a half years from agribusiness companies.
The Ukrainian bureaucrat working to nullify the Russian war machine
Ukrainian bureaucrat Vladyslav Vlasiuk is leading efforts to block the Russian war machine by advocating for stronger sanctions against Russian oil companies and addressing the flow of Western-made electronic components into Russian weapons.
Serious crimes in Western Swedish care companies - eleven charged
Eleven individuals have been charged with serious financial crimes related to fraudulent activities in Western Swedish care companies, involving millions of kronor in public funds.
Trump 'blesses' five oil companies to expand operations in Venezuela
The Trump administration granted licenses allowing five Western oil companies to operate in Venezuela, marking a step in a strategy to revitalize the country's economy.
The 'Poor Relatives' Who Became Bosses
Poland and other Eastern European countries are transforming from economic underdogs to influential players in Western Europe as they begin acquiring companies in wealthier nations.
Transport industry calls out so-called 'sham contracting'
The Western Roads Federation is urging the establishment of a taskforce to address the misuse of roadside parking bays by trucking companies in Western Australia.
Chinese AI firms defend safety practices, push back on Western criticism
Chinese AI companies assert their safety protocols and argue that their approaches should be understood within their cultural context, attempting to counter Western critiques as they close the competitive gap with U.S. firms.
"They are afraid of reputational risk": the great caution of Western companies in the face of the rise of Chinese AI
Western companies are exercising caution regarding the rise of Chinese AI, driven by concerns about reputational risk, as firms like DeepSeek and Alibaba capture significant market shares.
No equivalent: 70% of Russian firms cannot ditch Western software
Over 70% of Russian companies are still using foreign software despite government mandates for domestic alternatives, as indicated by a recent study.
Buzzi, the Shadow of Moscow After the Rockwool Case
The recent seizure of Rockwool's Russian assets has reignited concerns among investors about Western companies operating in Russia, particularly affecting Buzzi's stock, which fell significantly.
Microsoft warns: China has surpassed in open-source artificial intelligence
Microsoft warns Western AI companies of China's superiority in the open-source AI sector, particularly in developing countries, according to a Financial Times report.
Putin seizes factories from two Western companies
Assets in Russia belonging to Rockwool and CanPack have been transferred to local firms by decree of President Putin.
To protect their rights.. Western companies are rebranding in Russia
Many Western companies that exited the Russian market after the outbreak of the Ukraine war are re-registering or modifying their trademarks to protect their rights and prevent loss or seizure.
War Against Ukraine: German Companies Continue to Do Business in Russia
Despite tightening Western sanctions due to the Russian war against Ukraine, hundreds of German companies plan to maintain their operations in Russia, with only four percent considering a market exit according to a survey by the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce.