hapabapa WeRide ( WRD ) Wednesday announced plans to commercialize its multi-product level 4 autonomous vehicle portfolio in Slovakia, with the first batch of self-driving vehicles scheduled to arrive in the country this month. Prime Minister Fico expressed strong recognition of WeRide’s technological capabilities and affirmed the Slovak government's full support for the rollout of autonomous driv...
hapabapa WeRide ( WRD ) Wednesday announced plans to commercialize its multi-product level 4 autonomous vehicle portfolio in Slovakia, with the first batch of self-driving vehicles scheduled to arrive in the country this month. Prime Minister Fico expressed strong recognition of WeRide’s technological capabilities and affirmed the Slovak government's full support for the rollout of autonomous driving initiatives, as well as its commitment to working together to advance the country’s transportation and technological development, according to a statement . WeRide will deploy its full Level 4 autonomous product portfolio in Slovakia across multiple use cases, including smart mobility, public transportation, logistics, and municipal sanitation. Testing will begin in Bratislava, before expanding to Košice and the High Tatras region. Selected models are also expected to enter public commercial operations in 2026, paving the way for fully driverless commercial deployment upon meeting all Slovak and European Union regulatory and safety requirements. More on WeRide WeRide: Focus On Geographical Diversification And Regulatory Developments WeRide Inc. (WRD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript WeRide Inc. (WRD) Presents at Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference Transcript WeRide, Uber bring robotaxis to Madrid WeRide reports Q1 results
Baidu CFO Henry He is asked about Dario Amodei's past work at the Chinese company and instead reveals how OpenClaw's creator "asked Baidu to work with him" to beef up search skills for the popular AI personal assistant. He spoke to Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway in a live taping of the Odd Lots podcast at Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Baidu CFO Henry He is asked about Dario Amodei's past work at the Chinese company and instead reveals how OpenClaw's creator "asked Baidu to work with him" to beef up search skills for the popular AI personal assistant. He spoke to Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway in a live taping of the Odd Lots podcast at Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ares Management ( ARES ) has raised $8.5B for its newest fund investing in esoteric credit, the Financial Times reported, citing Joel Holsinger, co-head of the firm's alternative credit business. The fund targets complex asset-backed debt. According to the report, the fundraising exceeds the $6.6B raised for Ares' previous fund in 2023. That earlier vehicle has generated net returns of approximate...
Ares Management ( ARES ) has raised $8.5B for its newest fund investing in esoteric credit, the Financial Times reported, citing Joel Holsinger, co-head of the firm's alternative credit business. The fund targets complex asset-backed debt. According to the report, the fundraising exceeds the $6.6B raised for Ares' previous fund in 2023. That earlier vehicle has generated net returns of approximately 16% after fees. More on Ares Management Corporation Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Goldman Sachs 30th Annual European Financials Conference 2026 Transcript Ares Management: Bonds Might Still Offer The Best Deal Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript Ares, Blue Owl vie to help manage $500B of Mexican pension fund - report Ares executive slams media headlines about private credit health - report
Video appears to show Col Damir Davydov’s BMW bursting into flames and bystanders pulling him from wreckage A senior Russian military official has been killed in a car bombing near Moscow, according to media reports. An explosive device planted underneath a BMW detonated at about 5.30am on Tuesday as Col Damir Davydov was driving near his home in the city of Balashikha, the independent outlet Astr...
Video appears to show Col Damir Davydov’s BMW bursting into flames and bystanders pulling him from wreckage A senior Russian military official has been killed in a car bombing near Moscow, according to media reports. An explosive device planted underneath a BMW detonated at about 5.30am on Tuesday as Col Damir Davydov was driving near his home in the city of Balashikha, the independent outlet Astra reported. It was the latest in a string of assassinations targeting Russian military officials and prominent pro-war figures since the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
Get up to speed with key market intelligence, news and insight before trading starts each day in this fast-growing economy with the Markets Daily India newsletter. Sign up here . India’s National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development (NaBFID) is in talks with banks to raise funds through a five-year dollar loan, seeking to capitalize on the central bank’s recent measures to encourage for...
Get up to speed with key market intelligence, news and insight before trading starts each day in this fast-growing economy with the Markets Daily India newsletter. Sign up here . India’s National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development (NaBFID) is in talks with banks to raise funds through a five-year dollar loan, seeking to capitalize on the central bank’s recent measures to encourage foreign currency inflows. The state-owned infrastructure lender is looking at a total pricing of 6.5% to 7%, including hedging costs, Managing Director Rajkiran Rai G. said in an interview, adding that the size of the loan would depend on the pricing. NaBFID is seeking to raise $8 billion-$9 billion from the domestic and offshore markets in the financial year ending March 2027, he said. The Reserve Bank of India said this week it will offer state-run firms a concessional foreign exchange swap facility at a fixed rate of 1.5% a year. Analysts said this would allow firms to hedge overseas borrowings at roughly half the prevailing market cost. Many borrowers have stayed away from offshore markets this year because of elevated hedging costs and the rupee’s weakness. Read More: Subtle RBI Rule Tweak Opens Door to $50 Billion Inflow to India “Replanning is happening, and we are studying it very closely,” said Rai. “We will definitely make use of this special hedge window.” State-run firms are likely to prefer offshore borrowing as the RBI’s discounted swap facility has made overseas fundraising 50 to 75 basis points cheaper than raising money in the domestic bond market, he said.
La rivalidad entre las plataformas de reparto de comida a domicilio se ha intensificado en las calles de São Paulo, donde aplicaciones chinas se enfrentan al gigante brasileño del sector en una feroz disputa por conquistar a los consumidores digitales del mayor mercado de Latinoamérica. Con una población de más de 200 millones de habitantes, una elevada densidad urbana y una amplia penetración dig...
La rivalidad entre las plataformas de reparto de comida a domicilio se ha intensificado en las calles de São Paulo, donde aplicaciones chinas se enfrentan al gigante brasileño del sector en una feroz disputa por conquistar a los consumidores digitales del mayor mercado de Latinoamérica. Con una población de más de 200 millones de habitantes, una elevada densidad urbana y una amplia penetración digital, Brasil representa una atractiva puerta de entrada regional. Las aplicaciones chinas de reparto 99Food, de DiDi Global Inc. , y Keeta, de la empresa hongkonesa Meituan , buscan destronar al líder brasileño iFood, controlado por el inversionista holandés Prosus NV . A medida que la competencia se intensifica, los rivales aceleran sus inversiones, inundan a los consumidores con promociones y atraen la atención de las autoridades reguladoras. Brasil es un mercado particularmente difícil. Otras plataformas de reparto, como Rappi Inc., Uber Eats, de Uber Technologies Inc., y las startups locales Delivery Much y Aiqfome, intentaron ganar participación, pero no lograron superar a iFood. Tras un inicio complicado, las aplicaciones chinas parecen estar encontrando tracción. Durante las celebraciones de Carnaval en febrero, cerca de un millón de personas se congregaron en un parque de São Paulo para escuchar a la ganadora del Grammy Ivete Sangalo. La cantante, vestida con un traje amarillo neón cubierto de lentejuelas, representó al patrocinador del evento, 99Food, que apuesta por una estrategia de marca de alto perfil para defenderse de la rápida expansión de Keeta. Suscríbase aquí al boletín CincoCosas y conozca nuestro canal de WhatsApp Hay mucho en juego. Según estimaciones de Keeta, en los próximos cinco años, el número total de usuarios de aplicaciones de reparto en Brasil podría duplicarse y alcanzar los 120 millones. Estas perspectivas de crecimiento reflejan el perfil altamente digitalizado de los consumidores brasileños. El comercio electrónico ya representa el 23% de ...