In Taiwan, AI boom prompts doubts about ditching nuclear power | Nuclear Energy News

Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwan prepares to shut down its last nuclear reactor, soaring energy demand driven by the island’s semiconductor industry is rekindling a heated debate about nuclear power. Taiwan’s electricity needs are expected to rise by 12-13 percent by 2030, largely driven by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Ministry…

iOPEX Technologies acquires Areya Technologies to boost AI-driven solutions

This strategic move aims to enhance iOPEX’s suite of enterprise transformation solutions and to open new opportunities across various industry verticals. iOPEX Technologies, a Chennai-based provider of Agentic AI and Automation-driven solutions, has acquired Areya Technologies, a Salesforce Summit Partner that provides advisory, implementation, managed services, and AI-integrated Salesforce services. The acquisition will enhance the…

Incumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support | Elections News

As Bolivia hurtles towards a hotly contested August 17 presidential election, two major shake-ups may shape the outcome of the race. On Wednesday, incumbent President Luis Arce announced he would abandon his bid for re-election after a five-year term defined by turmoil. “Today I firmly inform the Bolivian people of my decision to decline my…

Brigade Q4 profit up 20% at ₹206 crore

Real estate major Brigade Enterprises Ltd. reported a consolidated net profit of ₹206 crore for the fourth quarter of FY24, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. However, the company’s revenue for the quarter declined by 14 per cent to ₹1,460 crore. For the full financial year net profit surged to ₹680 crore, representing a significant 69…

Polyhose opens Immuno ICU, Lymphoma Wards at VHS with Cancare Foundation

Y J Shabbir (right), Managing Director of Polyhose India inaugurated the Immuno ICU and Lymphoma Ward at the VHS hospital, Chennai. As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Polyhose, a leading global manufacturer of industrial hoses, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Immuno ICU and Lymphoma Ward at the Voluntary Health Services (VHS) hospital in Chennai. The…