Your Wednesday Briefing

Brazil is actively revitalizing its diplomatic presence in Africa, focusing on Senegal, known for its stable politics and growing economy. Senegal, a democratic nation since the 1960s, boasts one of West Africa’s emerging economies. Its prime location near the Americas and Europe enhances its trade potential. This strategic position has made Senegal a focal point […]

Pakistan has unveiled an extensive privatization plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), expanding beyond loss-making entities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced this strategy on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for economic stability and improved efficiency in state enterprises. This announcement followed a meeting led by Sharif on the privatization process, coinciding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]

Amazon intends to invest $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, bolstering its ambition to lead in AI. Anthropic will shift most of its software to Amazon Web Services (AWS). They will also use AWS chips to train their AI models. In return, Anthropic gains essential financial support for large-scale operations. Interestingly, Amazon will own […]