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Huawei, Moroccan authorities, and Dott Medical signed an agreement to deploy telemedicine solutions and upgrade primary healthcare facilities. The partnership will combine digital infrastructure, medical equipment, and remote consultation platforms, starting with a pilot phase. The initiative supports Morocco’s broader healthcare reform and aims to reduce regional disparities in access to care. On the sidelines of GITEX Future Health Africa, Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei Morocco and Dott Medical on May 4 in Casablanca. The agreement aims to structure the deployment of telemedicine solutions and modernize primary healthcare facilities. Amine…

Research finds softened employer confidence amid economic pressure, with workforce levels remaining stable (DES MOINES, Iowa) – Against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressure, escalating global conflict, and price volatility across energy and financial markets, U.S. business leaders have moved from early-year optimism to proceeding with greater caution as they work to maintain stability through ongoing uncertainty. The latest Principal Financial Well–Being Index℠, a quarterly measure of business sentiment and financial health, finds business optimism declined in March as rising macroeconomic pressures took hold. The Index fell to 6.06 out of 10, which is a nearly 6% decline from January,…

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) investors tend to outperform many market participants not because SIPs guarantee superior returns, but because they reduce behavioural mistakes and enforce disciplined investing, according to DSP Mutual Fund’s latest “NETRA – Early Signals Through Charts” report for May 2026. The report argues that the gap between market returns and actual investor returns is often driven less by lack of knowledge and more by emotional decision-making. Fear during corrections, greed during rallies, panic selling, and recency bias frequently lead investors to mistime entries and exits, ultimately hurting long-term wealth creation. “SIP is not magical. It is methodical,”…

Gold is gathering pace early Thursday, after having hit one-week highs above $4,700 on Tuesday. Markets remain expectant of a potential US-Iran peace deal being reached, supporting the renewed uptrend in Gold.Gold looks north, with eyes on US-Iran de-escalationGold continues to cheer the broader market optimism around a likely end to the US-Iran war, especially after an Axios report stated that the United States (US) believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran.Among the provisions the MoU lists are a suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the…

A file photo shows a horse-themed setup by ByteDance”s Douyin in Shanghai on Jan 27. CHEN YUYU/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s internet giants are ramping up land purchases in major cities, committing more than 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) since late last year in a strategic shift from asset-light leasing to owning property tied to core operations. Companies including ByteDance and JD have led a fresh wave of land purchases in hubs such as Beijing and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, signaling a deeper transformation in how China’s tech sector manages capital and growth. The new buying spree is not a traditional real…

Bitcoin traded near $81,359 on the 4 hour $BTC/USD chart shared by Man of Bitcoin. The chart shows $BTC moving inside a rising channel, while the short-term wave structure remains unclear. Man of Bitcoin said the key levels are well defined, even though the micro structure has not confirmed a clear path. The main support level sits at $74,917. As long as Bitcoin holds above that level, continuation without a deep pullback remains possible. Bitcoin Channel Breakout Chart. Source: Man of Bitcoin on X The chart also marks a highlighted support zone between $76,103 and $77,709, based on Fibonacci retracement…

Where to consider funding alternatives in a portfolio? After selecting an alternative diversifier, the next step is considering how to source the new allocation. The BlackRock Target Allocation Model Portfolio Solutions team funds most of their alternative allocations from fixed income. The exception to this funding decision is bitcoin: we believe its much higher volatility profile makes equities a more appropriate funding source. Note too that with such a high volatility profile, a little bitcoin can go a long way. Conclusion: A new regime calls for new ways to build portfolio diversification BlackRock anticipates that alternatives will continue to play…

The Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) and Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) will hold a public lecture on ‘Sri Lanka’s Current Macroeconomic Policy Directions in the Context of Global Volatility’ delivered by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Deputy Governor Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara on tomorrow (8), from 4 p.m. at the Lighthouse Auditorium, No. 24, Horton Place, Colombo 7.This will be followed by a panel discussion involving University of Peradeniya Senior Professor in Economics Prof. O.G. Dayaratne Banda; GCF Honorary Board Director Manjula de Silva, and The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Economist Arani Rodrigo. It will be moderated by Daily…

India’s equity derivatives market saw a major shift in trading volumes during April 2026, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) gaining ground against the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This change followed a recent increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives, which took effect on April 1, 2026. Although the STT hike raised trading costs for futures and options, BSE used the opportunity by cutting its own transaction fees. As a result, BSE’s average daily notional turnover (ADT) in F&O surged about 20% from the previous month to ₹269 lakh crore in April. Meanwhile, NSE’s ADT fell by roughly 26%…

Overview This article examines the concept of tokens in the digital economy, exploring their technical foundations, diverse applications across blockchain ecosystems, and practical considerations for users engaging with token-based platforms in 2026. What Are Tokens: Technical Foundations and Core Definitions A token represents a programmable digital asset issued on an existing blockchain infrastructure, distinct from native cryptocurrencies that operate on their own networks. While Bitcoin functions as the native currency of the Bitcoin blockchain and Ether powers the Ethereum network, tokens leverage established protocols to represent value, ownership rights, or utility within specific ecosystems. The technical architecture typically follows standardized…