In a blockbuster deal that’s capturing attention across the global tech and semiconductor industries, Texas Instruments (TI) has agreed to acquire Silicon Laboratories (Silicon Labs) in a transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. The all-cash purchase — TI’s largest since its 2011 acquisition of National Semiconductor — signifies a major strategic push into the rapidly … Continue reading Texas Instruments Makes Its Boldest Move in Over a Decade With $7.5B Silicon Labs Acquisition

European and U.S. software stocks struggled to find support on Wednesday as a sector-wide selloff spread to Asia, fuelled by mounting worries that advances in artificial intelligence could upend companies' business models. European data analytics, professional services and software stocks fell for a second day in volatile trade, mirroring losses in global peers after Anthropic's … Continue reading AI Shockwaves: How Anthropic’s Latest Move Triggered a Global Software Sell-Off

China's President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin hailed their countries' "stabilising" economic, political and security alliance in the face of "turbulent" times globally, as they spoke via video call on Wednesday (Feb 4). Moscow and Beijing have sought to present a united front against the West, with ties deepening since Russia's 2022 Ukraine … Continue reading Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin celebrate strong China-Russia relations

Asia-Pacific airlines are well-positioned for continued growth despite geopolitical tensions, trade frictions and rising operating costs, said the outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).  The bright outlook is supported by resilient economic conditions and sustained demand for air travel across the region, Mr Subhas Menon told CNA on the sidelines … Continue reading Asia-Pacific airlines inspired to achieve more despite global challenges

A support group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and remove ministers allegedly sabotaging his government, warning that delays could affect the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. The APC League of Democrats made the call in a statement signed on Monday by … Continue reading 2027: APC group urges Tinubu to sack ‘unproductive ministers’

The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended the planned demolition of houses and structures in Makoko area of the state. Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams made this declaration via a statement on Tuesday. Our correspondent reports that the suspension is coming after series of protests against the demolition by activists and residents … Continue reading Lagos Assembly suspends demolitions in Makoko 

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prof Nentawe Yilwatda has clarified the party’s stance on the ongoing political tension involving Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In an interview with Channels TV Politics Today on Tuesday, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda stated that the dispute between Wike, a member of the Peoples … Continue reading Wike not APC’s problem – Yilwatda

Arsenal searched around for a central midfielder to replace Mikel Merino. Manager Mikel Arteta admitted they needed to “find a solution” – adding: “We need players because we play every two or three days.” Unfortunately, by the time the severity of Merino’s foot fracture was revealed, it was too late for Arsenal to find someone. So what do … Continue reading Transfer: No major Deadline Day signing – so how do Arsenal cover Merino?