Automotive

Audi unveils new unified nomenclature

Arnold Pinto 04/02/2025

For global model identification Audi is set to standardise its vehicle nomenclature, providing customers with a more intuitive and transparent system worldwide. The German automotive giant has announced that in the future, its alphanumeric model names will reflect the size and positioning of

Travel

Emirates’ refurbished lounge opens at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport

News Desk 03/02/2025

Able to accommodate 250 passengers Emirates has opened its newly relocated and refurbished lounge in the Satellite 1 Terminal (SAT-1) at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The $5 million refurbishment has transformed the lounge into a facility that sets a new benchmark for premium travel, providing Emirates passengers with an enhanced ground experience. Spanning 1,454

Automotive

FPT Industrial engines dominate at Dakar 2025

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2025

Securing 9 out of 10 positions FPT Industrial has proven its dominance in the world’s toughest motorsport challenge: the Dakar Rally. The 47th edition in January 2025 in Saudi Arabia saw the company’s engines power Iveco vehicles to phenomenal success. The rally, one of the most gruelling events on the planet, witnessed FPT Industrial-powered trucks […]

Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin to upgrade US Trident II missile system

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2025

Contract worth $383 million The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383 million contract modification to continue developing the Trident II Strategic Weapons System (SWS) D5 missile. The contract, a cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement, will allow Lockheed Martin to advance the next-generation Trident missile, ensuring America’s sea-based

Business

Serco to acquire Northrop Grumman’s MT&S business

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2025

Deal is worth $327 million Serco, a UK-based Serco Group subsidiary, has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s Mission Training and Satellite Ground Network Communications Software (MT&S) business for $327 million (£264 million) in cash. The acquisition positions Serco to expand its footprint in the US defence sector, as MT&S offers the US military advanced mission

Appointments

Patrik Hammarén appointed as president of Nokia Technologies

News Desk 02/02/2025

Effective this January Nokia has announced the appointment of Patrik Hammarén as President of Nokia Technologies, effective January 22, 2025. Hammarén will also join the Nokia Group Leadership Team in this new role. Nokia Technologies oversees and monetises the company’s intellectual property, including its extensive patent portfolio. This business group is integral in

Automotive Sport

Pit Boost to transform Formula E racing

News Desk 02/02/2025

In Season 11 The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is poised to transform the race-day experience by introducing PIT Boost, a groundbreaking feature debuting at select races in Season 11. This innovative technology enhances race strategy, boosts unpredictability, and further engages fans, marking a major milestone in the series’ evolution. Pit Boost introduces a […]

Business Defence & Security

First British-Made Boxer armoured vehicle debuts

News Desk 02/02/2025

At International Armoured Vehicles Conference January 21, 2025, marked a historic moment for UK defence. The first British-made Boxer armoured vehicle was unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) Conference. UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle was honoured to present the car. This signals a significant step in the UK’s return to […]

Defence & Security

US launches airstrike in Syria

News Desk 02/02/2025

Following fatal rocket attack The US military carried out an airstrike in Syria on February 1, 2025, in retaliation for a deadly rocket attack that killed at least five US soldiers and injured several others. The rocket attack, which occurred near a US base in northeastern Syria, is believed to have been launched by Iranian-backed […]

Design Lifestyle Watches

Luxurious loungewear for Lufthansa Allegris First Class

News Desk 01/02/2025

In collaboration with Sho Shibuya Lufthansa has unveiled an innovative addition to its newly launched Allegris First Class experience—exclusive loungewear created in collaboration with renowned Japanese artist Sho Shibuya. The limited-edition loungewear, set to be available on select Lufthansa flights beginning in February, offers passengers an elevated level of comfort

Watches

Watches and Wonders Geneva returns this April

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

Spotlight on the must-sees From April 1 to 7, 2025, the prestigious Watches and Wonders Geneva will return to the Swiss city. This year’s event will showcase the finest horology innovations from various renowned brands. With the addition of Bvlgari and six new independent brands, it promises to be an unmissable spectacle for watch enthusiasts and industry […]

Space

Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I satellite launched

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

For Spanish Armed Forces The first of two advanced Airbus satellites, SpainSat NG-I, has been successfully launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, USA. The state-of-the-art satellite, designed to enhance secure communications for the Spanish Armed Forces, will enter service in the latter half of 2025, following its initial testing and commissioning phases.

Automotive

Lexus posts record 2024 global sales results

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

851,214 units sold Lexus has announced its 2024 global sales results, achieving a remarkable 851,214 units sold, a 103.3% increase compared to the previous year. The company attributed the exceptional growth to strong demand in key markets such as North America and Europe, alongside a recovery in the availability of parts, which supported the rise […]

Health

WHO warns of severe impact from funding pause for HIV programmes

News Editor 2 31/01/2025

Due to US action The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries, which provide critical access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy for more than 30 million people globally. The move threatens to undermine decades of progress in the fight against HIV, […]

Business Markets

India’s smartphone market posts 9% revenue growth in 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

Driven by premium segment According to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker, the Indian smartphone market saw a significant surge in wholesale revenue in 2024, reaching a record high with a 9% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Despite a modest 1% YoY shipment increase, totalling 153 million units, the market shifted towards more expensive devices, driving up

Aviation Travel

Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

December ended on a high note The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that global air passenger demand in 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. According to IATA’s latest full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, air traffic grew by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing

Tech

Oman, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia get new C4IR establishments

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

Harnessing advanced technologies The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the establishment of three new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which will launch in 2025. Based in Muscat, Pretoria, and Riyadh, these centres will focus on harnessing advanced technologies to address critical global challenges and provide tailored solutions that meet

Automotive Business

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota target 2025 launch for BEVs

News Desk 30/01/2025

For carbon-neutral logistics Suzuki Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor Corporation have revealed their plans to release mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming for a fiscal 2025 launch. The trio of companies, each with longstanding expertise in the automotive sector, is collaborating to offer a sustainable transportation solution that meets

Defence & Security

US military to get new task force

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

To improve fighting strength In a sweeping move to refocus the US military on a merit-based system, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of a new task force designed to strengthen America’s fighting force. The newly formed ‘Restoring America’s Fighting Force’ Task Force will ensure that the US Department of Defence (DOD) […]

Space

4th Axiom Space mission set for International Space Station

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

Led by Peggy Whitson NASA and its international partners have approved Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida no earlier than Spring 2025. The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew will travel to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. […]