(RTTNews) - NEXTDC Limited (NXT.AX), an Australian data centre operator, on Wednesday reported a narrower loss for the half year ended December 31, 2025, supported by double-digit revenue growth and an income tax gain.
(RTTNews) - NEXTDC Limited (NXT.AX), an Australian data centre operator, on Wednesday reported a narrower loss for the half year ended December 31, 2025, supported by double-digit revenue growth and an income tax gain.
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips Researchers in China have been excluded from the European Union’s most advanced collaborative technology programmes. However, spec...
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips Researchers in China have been excluded from the European Union’s most advanced collaborative technology programmes. However, specialists in the sectors affected say the impact of the ban may be limited because some areas of...
Maximusnd/iStock via Getty Images Equities tied to artificial intelligence and technology continue to dominate market attention, but the bond market may be setting up for a steadier, less visible opportunity in 2026. After the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to multi-decade highs in late 2023, yields reversed meaningfully by year-end, signaling that the tightening cycle may have peaked.¹ If rat...
Maximusnd/iStock via Getty Images Equities tied to artificial intelligence and technology continue to dominate market attention, but the bond market may be setting up for a steadier, less visible opportunity in 2026. After the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to multi-decade highs in late 2023, yields reversed meaningfully by year-end, signaling that the tightening cycle may have peaked.¹ If rates have indeed crested, fixed-income investors may benefit from a combination of coupon income and modest price appreciation. With policymakers increasingly focused on sustaining growth rather than suppressing inflation at all costs, bonds appear positioned to reclaim their traditional role as a stabilizing portfolio anchor rather than a source of volatility. Managing Duration in a Shifting Rate Cycle Interest rate policy remains the most important driver of bond returns heading into 2026. Market consensus anticipates a gradual easing path as inflation pressures moderate, bringing short-term rates lower over time.² That environment generally favors duration, but not aggressively. Several research houses describe the outlook as range-bound rather than directional, suggesting that large bets at either end of the yield curve may prove counterproductive.³ A neutral, intermediate-term duration stance offers balance. It allows investors to participate if rates drift lower while limiting downside if inflation proves sticky or growth reaccelerates. Bond ladders remain a practical tool in this environment, providing predictable cash flows while continuously reinvesting maturities at prevailing yields.⁴ This structure reduces timing risk and supports disciplined income generation without requiring precise rate forecasts. Credit Discipline and Selective Yield Credit selection may matter more than duration in 2026. Credit spreads remain compressed by historical standards, leaving little margin for error if economic conditions soften. Research from major brokerages continues to emphasiz...
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced a strategic partnership with Amaze, the super app with over 6 million userbase, 10-month launched by Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group). Through this collaboration, Amaze is leveraging Tencent Cloud's one-stop E-commerce Live Streaming Solution, which offers seamless, end-to-end management of the enti...
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced a strategic partnership with Amaze, the super app with over 6 million userbase, 10-month launched by Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group). Through this collaboration, Amaze is leveraging Tencent Cloud's one-stop E-commerce Live Streaming Solution, which offers seamless, end-to-end management of the entire livestreaming process—from viewing and real-time interaction to content reuse and operational ana
Xiaomi is doubling down on its five-year plan for core technologies including chips, artificial intelligence and operating systems, aiming to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push, while peers such as Li Auto and Xpeng accelerate moves into humanoid robotics. Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of the Beijing-based smartphone and electric vehicle giant, on Tuesday sa...
Xiaomi is doubling down on its five-year plan for core technologies including chips, artificial intelligence and operating systems, aiming to position itself as a deep-tech player amid China’s self-reliance push, while peers such as Li Auto and Xpeng accelerate moves into humanoid robotics. Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of the Beijing-based smartphone and electric vehicle giant, on Tuesday said private technology firms must deepen investment in core technologies and speed up the...
Hong Kong’s technology and financial companies are poised to benefit from the city’s spending plan as the government accelerates artificial intelligence adoption across sectors. The government will establish a committee to promote AI use in industries and earmark at least HK$30 billion ($3.8 billion) to accelerate the development of a border tech hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his budg...
Hong Kong’s technology and financial companies are poised to benefit from the city’s spending plan as the government accelerates artificial intelligence adoption across sectors. The government will establish a committee to promote AI use in industries and earmark at least HK$30 billion ($3.8 billion) to accelerate the development of a border tech hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his budget speech on Wednesday. Authorities will also support the bond market, with plans to launch a trading platform for the asset later this year, and requested the city’s stock exchange to review listing rules for aerospace firms. The benchmark Hang Seng gauge held gains as Chan raised the city’s growth forecast. Hong Kong’ public finances have returned to surplus a year sooner than expected, thanks to stronger tax revenue and the city’s booming capital markets. First-time share sales had their busiest-ever January on record, while the bourse has said average daily trading turnover has already exceeded last year’s levels by reaching HK$272 billion. Read: Hong Kong Budget Bets on Tech, AI to Keep Growth Momentum Here’s a closer look at the stakeholders that may benefit or lose out from the budget unveiled Wednesday: WINNERS Technology firms: Hong Kong is pushing to inject AI across public services, from traffic management and employment services to flood alerts, allocating HK$100 million to accelerate the transformation. It will also spend HK$50 million to train residents how to use the technology. Financial institutions: Hong Kong Exchange & Clearing Ltd. , as well as brokerages and asset management firms are likely beneficiaries of the government’s push for more aerospace firms to list in the city. Chan has also vowed to enahnce its tax regime to attract more family offices and grow wealth management activities in the hub. Tourism and retailers: A HK$1.66 billion allocation to the Hong Kong Tourism Board would boost travel related companies including Trip.com Group Ltd. as wel...
Valterra Platinum Ltd. declared a dividend that smashed analyst expectations as earnings soared last year after a rally in the metals it produces. The Johannesburg-listed miner announced a total payout to shareholders for 2025 of 45 rand ($2.83) per share, beating the average analyst estimate of 23.1 rand per share. The company also said in a statement on Wednesday that profit more than doubled to...
Valterra Platinum Ltd. declared a dividend that smashed analyst expectations as earnings soared last year after a rally in the metals it produces. The Johannesburg-listed miner announced a total payout to shareholders for 2025 of 45 rand ($2.83) per share, beating the average analyst estimate of 23.1 rand per share. The company also said in a statement on Wednesday that profit more than doubled to 15.4 billion rand.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)