Keywords: Competition


Forbes estimates Aziz Akhannouch’s fortune at $1.6 billion as debate over business and politics continues

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch remains at the center of a broader debate over the relationship between political power and private business, as international reports highlight his wealth, his extensive investments and the economic influence of the Akwa Group. According to figures attributed......

China challenges US tech giants with powerful AI models at lower costs

The global artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase of competition in which technological leadership is no longer determined solely by the size or complexity of AI models. Increasingly, companies are focusing on another critical factor: delivering strong performance at a significantly......

Tech giants urge Trump to avoid restricting open-source artificial intelligence

A growing debate over the future of artificial intelligence regulation in the United States has brought major technology companies into the spotlight, with several industry leaders urging the Trump administration to avoid imposing strict restrictions on open-source AI models. The companies argue that......

EU fines Google nearly $1 billion in fresh antitrust action

  The European Union has imposed two major fines totaling €890 million, or roughly $1 billion, on Google, escalating regulatory pressure on the US technology giant and potentially adding to tensions between Brussels and Washington. The European Commission issued a €460 million penalty......

UK regulator reviews ITV-Sky deal amid competition concerns in British media market

The United Kingdom’s competition regulator has begun gathering feedback on a proposed agreement that would see Comcast-owned Sky acquire ITV’s broadcasting channels and streaming operations in a deal valued at £1.6 billion. The consultation process marks an early step in assessing......

European Union warns that artificial intelligence is becoming a geopolitical tool

The European Union is calling for faster investment in homegrown artificial intelligence technologies, warning that control over advanced AI systems is becoming a strategic factor in global power relations rather than simply an economic issue. European officials have urged the bloc to reduce its reliance......

Turkey clears Saipem-Subsea7 merger as global antitrust reviews continue

Turkey's competition regulator has approved the proposed merger between Italian engineering group Saipem and Norwegian offshore energy specialist Subsea7, providing another regulatory endorsement for one of the energy industry's largest planned consolidations. The authorization removes a key......

US court puts $81 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger on hold

A proposed $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has encountered a major legal obstacle after a US federal court temporarily blocked the companies from moving forward with the deal. The ruling marks a significant challenge for the two major entertainment groups as they seek......

China’s car market faces its weakest year since 2021 as demand slows

China’s passenger car market is heading toward a difficult year as weakening consumer demand and intensifying competition put pressure on sales. Recent figures suggest that 2026 could become the sector’s weakest year since 2021, following a period of strong growth and record sales in the......