A French startup, SHZ Advanced Technologies, has announced plans to work with clean-aircraft venture JetZero on a possible hydrogen-powered version of its futuristic all-wing aircraft. neweconomy.site/french-shz-tea…

Deutsche Bank is weighing a complete exit from its retail banking operations in India, marking the latest retreat by a global lender from one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. neweconomy.site/deutsche-bank-…

In a strategic move to expand its presence in Africa, the global air-conditioning manufacturer Midea is opening its first Proshop on the continent, located in Abuja, Nigeria. neweconomy.site/first-midea-pr…

Nigeria’s new production-sharing contract (PSC) with the French TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) marks the first under a new law aimed at boosting the country’s gas output. neweconomy.site/nigerias-total…

ODATA, a leader in Latin American data center infrastructure, has secured US $1.02 billion in green financing, marking the largest sustainable financing deal for data centers in the region. neweconomy.site/odata-secures-…

Plastic waste officially exceeded the planet’s capacity to handle it on Friday, 5 September 2025 – a milestone the Swiss research group Earth Action For Impact has dubbed “Plastic Overshoot Day”. neweconomy.site/plastic-oversh…

Nebius Group will provide Microsoft with GPU infrastructure capacity, in a deal worth $19.4 billion, over a five-year term. neweconomy.site/nebius-and-mic…

Walmart, one of the world’s largest retail chains, is preparing to launch its first Walmart-branded stores in South Africa by the end of the year. neweconomy.site/walmart-to-ope…

Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking the largest hydroelectric project in Africa and a significant step in the country’s development goals. neweconomy.site/ethiopia-unvei…

Air India has introduced SITA’s OptiFlight and eWAS technologies across its fleet to lower carbon emissions and modernise operations. neweconomy.site/air-india-cuts…

Japanese chemical giants are joining forces in the plastics sector to strengthen their competitiveness amid challenges from shrinking demand and oversupply. neweconomy.site/japanese-chemi…

Anglo American, through its majority-owned subsidiary Anglo American Sur (AAS), and Chilean state-owned miner Codelco have finalized a landmark deal to coordinate operations at their adjacent Los Bronces and Andina copper mines. neweconomy.site/anglo-codelco-…

Alibaba Group is stepping up its cross-border e-commerce strategy by allowing select merchants on its premium platform, Tmall, to sell directly to consumers in Southeast Asia through its regional subsidiary, Lazada. neweconomy.site/alibabas-tmall…

Rodatherm is pioneering an innovative geothermal technology that could significantly reduce water use and lower costs. neweconomy.site/startup-rodath…

Google has released a major update to Chrome, integrating its Gemini AI to improve browsing. The update is initially available for Mac and Windows desktop users in the U.S., with plans to extend to mobile devices soon. neweconomy.site/google-adds-ge…

Singapore is the first country to introduce a national plastic passport, developed with SMX technology and its partner A*STAR. The initiative builds transparency, reduces leakage, and creates value from materials once considered disposable neweconomy.site/singapore-unve…

Nigerian fintech firm Paga Group has entered the US market through a partnership with Regent Bank, an Oklahoma-based institution. neweconomy.site/nigerian-finte…

British fashion retailer NEXT has officially launched its first exclusive brand outlet in India, located in Pune, through a strategic partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B arm of Myntra. neweconomy.site/next-debuts-in…

Seventeen African governments have committed to implementing actionable plans aimed at boosting electricity access through Mission 30. neweconomy.site/17-african-cou…

Standard Chartered Plc’s venture-building arm, SC Ventures, has formed a partnership with Fujitsu Ltd to accelerate work in quantum computing. neweconomy.site/stanchart-and-…