OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence company, is reportedly working on a smartphone dedicated exclusively to this technology, in collaboration with MediaTek and Qualcomm. Design and manufacturing would be handled by Luxshare Precision Industry.
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European Parliament to maintain sanctions on Venezuela if there is no progress towards democracy
MEPs voted this Thursday, April 30, on a resolution approving the maintenance of sanctions on Venezuela if there is no evidence of a democratic system in the country.
The vote was 507 in favor, 31 against, and 35 abstentions. In this way,…
PDVSA signs agreement with Italian company Eni to increase gas production
The Venezuelan state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the Italian company Eni signed an agreement on Tuesday, April 28, to increase gas production, amid the opening of the energy sector following the easing of US sanctions…
Venezuelan government announces salary increase
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced a minimum wage increase to $240 for both the public and private sectors.
She also announced an increase in the monthly pension payment, which will now be $70.…
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as a result of the destabilization caused by the Iran-Contra conflict and its consequences in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Tourism and trade are pillars of Costa Rica’s economy
Recent data on Costa Rica's economic growth indicate that the first quarter of the year has been positive, thanks to the boost from tourism and trade.
Specifically, sources indicate that "tourism and Costa Rican goods exports marked the…
This Friday, May 1st, will be a bank holiday
This Friday, May 1st, bank branches throughout Venezuela will be closed due to the International Workers' Day holiday, according to the calendar of the National Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban).
The agency…
International brands could boost franchise sector growth in Venezuela
The Venezuelan Franchise Chamber (Profranquicias) indicated during the Focus On! 2026 event that the sector could experience 15 % growth in Venezuela thanks to the impetus provided by international brands.
Business leaders who participated…
Meta updates access to its platforms through account centralization
Meta announced an update to its account center, aiming to simplify the process and provide greater security for users of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp.
According to a press release, the new feature provides "a platform that…
Bancamiga safeguards its operations with international standards
In a financial environment that demands absolute rigor and demonstrable transparency, Bancamiga has consolidated prevention in each of its processes, elevating its risk management culture.
On its way to its first 20 years, Bancamiga…
Mercosur to consider Venezuela’s reincorporation
The members of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) are analyzing the possibility of Venezuela's reincorporation into the trade bloc, taking into account the easing of sanctions against the country as well as changes in the political…
Germany’s GDP to grow by only 0.50 %
The German government admitted that GDP will only grow by 0.50 % this year, half of what was expected. Possible causes include stagnant exports and a lack of private investment.
The country had a growth forecast of 1%, but this has been…