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- 1Gaza Palestinians rebuild lives in Mexico City through food▼Palestinians from Gaza rebuild in Mexico City through food
Palestinian families from Gaza have opened food ventures in Mexico City, turning cooking into a way to earn a living and rebuild their lives after fleeing the war. Reports from Reuters, Al-Monitor and other outlets highlight how their restaurants and kitchens introduce Mexican diners to Palestinian dishes while creating livelihoods far from home.
- 2CMA warns Nexfibre's £2bn Netomnia deal could reduce competition▼Nexfibre's £2bn deal for rival Netomnia could lessen competition, CMA says https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/openreac
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has raised concerns that Nexfibre's proposed £2 billion acquisition of rival fibre network operator Netomnia could lessen competition in the broadband market. The deal, involving the fibre venture backed by Liberty Global and Telefónica, is now set to face regulatory scrutiny over its impact on Britain's growing altnet sector.
- 3Honda's CVC lesson: strategic value starts after the investment▼Honda’s CVC lesson: strategic value starts after the investment
Global Venturing examines Honda's corporate venture capital strategy, arguing that the real strategic value of a corporate investment emerges only after the deal closes. The piece suggests corporate investors like Honda need active post-investment engagement with portfolio startups to capture operational and strategic benefits, rather than treating the investment itself as the end goal.
- 4Thomson Reuters and KKR Complete Global Print Joint Venture▼Thomson Reuters and KKR complete joint venture for Global Print Business
Thomson Reuters and private equity firm KKR have completed a joint venture covering Thomson Reuters' global print business. The deal finalizes the transfer of the print operations into a partnership structure, marking a further step in the company's shift away from print publishing toward digital, data-driven services. Further details of the arrangement have not been widely reported.
- 5Policy reforms and risk capital drive India's space-tech boom▼Policy reforms, risk capital fuel India's fast-growing space-tech ecosystem
India's space technology sector is expanding rapidly, with Business Standard reporting that government policy reforms and growing availability of risk capital are the main drivers. Since the sector was opened to private companies, startups have attracted venture funding and launched satellite and launch-vehicle ventures, positioning India as an increasingly significant player in the global commercial space market.
- 6InnoBotix Uses AI to Help People and Wildlife Coexist▼Watch: InnoBotix on Using AI to Help People and Wildlife Coexist
Samsung's Global Newsroom is highlighting InnoBotix, a venture working on artificial intelligence tools designed to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife. The company's approach aims to help communities and animals share space more safely, and the piece showcases how AI technology is being applied to conservation challenges.