Innovation & The Economy: Beyond the Headlines

Over 110 exchanges unite for women's rights, but the real push is for measurable change in corporate transparency, leadership, and investment strategy.

A landmark partnership between Atlas Data Storage and imec aims to commercialize DNA storage, offering a permanent, sustainable solution to the world's data explosion.

Online tool retailer VEVOR makes a major move into physical stores, partnering with the Houston Rockets and opening its first global flagship in the city.

Canada's top cannabis firm launches a fast-acting drink, leveraging brand power and nano-tech to shake up the evolving beverage market.

Global mobility giant Arrive's acquisition of Passport aims to create a unified platform for parking and payments, paving the way for a driverless future.

Accounting firm Wiss is now a certified Netgain partner, deploying native solutions to eliminate spreadsheets and revolutionize finance operations in NetSuite.

A landmark year for antique textiles, fueled by a historic collection and surging collector demand, signals a major shift in the luxury investment landscape.

NBA champion Metta World Peace's AI likeness is selling products in Asia, pioneering an ethical model for celebrity monetization in a digital world.

A new patented drug, budiodarone, aims to treat atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients, a group with few safe options. Is this the future of care?

Entravision's acquisition of Playback Rewards' assets for its Adwake unit signals a major industry shift from customer acquisition to long-term retention.

At ECR 2026, Subtle Medical showcases AI that boosts existing scanners, expands into CT, and promises faster, clearer diagnostics for patients.

K2 International launches a professional indemnity unit led by 40-year veteran Richard Smart, targeting the global market from London with Lloyd's backing.

A new integration brings AI-powered creative from social media to streaming giants like Prime Video, promising a new era of measurable, personalized ads.

A new DLA contract with REalloys seeks to onshore Samarium and Gadolinium production, vital for defense, using a breakthrough zero-waste technology.

A new technology promises to turn 35 years of Alaskan mine waste into gold and silver, heralding a new era of sustainable metal production.

The nation's largest used car retailer is the first to launch a ChatGPT app, letting you shop for cars with a simple conversation. Here's what it means.

Cuban civil society leaders tell Canadian Parliament that its aid enables a repressive regime, challenging narratives that blame the U.S. embargo for the crisis.

Former FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery's move to NewDay USA signals a strategic play to deepen its service to veterans in a complex housing market.

A staggering loss at JinkoSolar's key subsidiary reveals a brutal price war and oversupply crisis rocking the global solar manufacturing sector.

At MWC 2026, Pegatron 5G unveils AI-RAN and Open RAN solutions, aiming to redefine networks as platforms for intelligent, autonomous industries.