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Nvidia says no 'backdoors' in chips as China questions security
Nvidia says no 'backdoors' in chips as China questions security
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Nvidia chips do not contain "backdoors" allowing remote access, the US tech giant has said, after Beijing summoned company representatives to discuss "serious security issues". Beijing's top internet regulator said Thursday it had summoned Nvidia representatives to discuss recently discovered "serious security issues" involving the H20.

Heathrow unveils £49 bn expansion plan for third runway
Heathrow unveils £49 bn expansion plan for third runway
Business and Economy
by  AFP

London's Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion ($65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the UK government after years of legal wrangling. The government is expected to also back expansion at Gatwick airport, south of the capital, in October -- having recently approved upgrades to London's Stansted, Luton and City airports.

Amazon profits surge 35% but forecast sinks share price
Amazon profits surge 35% but forecast sinks share price
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Amazon reported a 35 percent jump in quarterly profits Thursday as the e-commerce giant said major investments in artificial intelligence began paying off. - 'Curveballs' - Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's world leading cloud computing division, led the charge with sales jumping 17.5 percent to $30.9 billion.

Brazil vows to fight Trump tariff 'injustice'
Brazil vows to fight Trump tariff 'injustice'
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trump's tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to lodge appeals if last-ditch negotiations fail. If negotiations fail, Haddad said Brasilia would "file appeals with the appropriate authorities, both in the United States and with international bodies."