Business and Technology
The Business and Technology Section of IR Insider publishes breaking news reports and analyses regarding developments relating to the U.S. and World Economy. Topics covered may include the global debt crises, changes to tech and privacy policies, updates on U.S. foreign trade, and ratification of economic treaties and sanctions. Additionally, news and data on world financial markets and leading banking institutions will be discussed. The section editor is Elaine Lang.
Tech Employees in Ukraine Face Relocation Amidst Movement from Russian Troops
In recent years, Kharkiv, Ukraine has become a tech hub for companies who have decided to outsource and hire local engineering talent. Located just 30 miles from the Russian border, the city lies extremely close to the country threatening an invasion at any moment.
Checking in on the F-35 Program
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a multi-role, stealth combat aircraft that opens up the potential fors significant advances in military capability. The plane has three variants: the F-35A for conventional take-off and landing, the F-35B for short take-off and vertical landing, and the F-35C designed for use on aircraft carriers.
China’s Enthusiastic Entry Into the Metaverse Faces CCP Regulations
Meta and Microsoft, two of the world’s largest technology companies, are embracing the Metaverse. Now, China’s leading tech firms are also looking to break into the virtual reality market. However, their creations face government censorship among other interferences.
EU Unveils Multi-Billion Tech Fund to Compete with US and Asia
A multi-billion euro fund will expand Europe’s tech sector in an effort to make the continent more competitive against the U.S. and Asia. The initiation of the publicly funded reserve was announced by France’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, at a digital sovereignty conference on Monday.