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SpaceXAI and Cursor Introduce Grok 4.5: New AI for Business, Programming and Finance
The company SpaceXAI in cooperation with the startup Cursor presented a new model of artificial intelligence Grok 4.5. It is designed to perform complex long-term tasks in the field of programming, finance, law and cyber security. The novelty should help Elon Musk's company to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence market and reduce the lag behind competitors - Anthropic and OpenAI.
Valentino will issue bonds for 450 million euros to refinance debts
Italian fashion house Valentino plans to raise 450 million euros through a bond issue to repay bank loans and strengthen financial stability. The company is changing its approach to financing amid a slowdown in the global luxury goods market.
International reserves of Ukraine increased to 51.3 billion dollars: the NBU explained the reasons
In June 2026, international reserves of Ukraine increased by 12.1% and reached 51.3 billion dollars. According to the data of the National Bank, the main reason for the growth was significant foreign currency receipts from international partners, which exceeded the costs of foreign exchange interventions and servicing of the public debt.
In Ukraine, it is proposed to introduce a four-day work week without reducing wages
A petition was registered on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine calling for the introduction of a four-day work week without a reduction in wages. The authors of the initiative believe that this will help improve the psycho-emotional state of employees, increase labor productivity and bring the Ukrainian labor market closer to European standards.
Tesla increased global deliveries of electric cars by 25% in the second quarter: demand was supported by the fuel crisis in Europe
In the second quarter of 2026, Tesla delivered almost 480,000 electric cars, which is 25% more than in the same period last year. Sales growth was helped by a sharp increase in fuel prices in Europe, although the company continues to experience strong competition from China's BYD.
Sony is preparing to end the era of game discs: the company is reorienting production to new technologies
Sony is phasing out production of physical media for the PlayStation in response to the rapid growth in popularity of digital game sales. The Austrian plant, which today produces hundreds of thousands of disks every day, will switch to the production of optical microlenses for high-tech industries in the coming years.
Businesses may lose critical status due to salary levels: what will change for booking workers
Ukrainian enterprises must meet new criteria to confirm the status of critical importance. One of the key requirements was an average salary of at least UAH 26,000, otherwise companies risk losing the right to reserve workers from mobilization.
Ukrainian business paid almost UAH 718 billion to the state budget in half a year: tax revenues increased by 11%
According to the results of the first half of 2026, the general fund of the state budget of Ukraine received 717.7 billion UAH of taxes and fees administered by the State Tax Service. This is almost UAH 71 billion more than in the same period last year, which indicates the stability of the economy even in war conditions.
"Ukrposhta" became an official partner of Etsy: what opportunities will open up for Ukrainian sellers
"Ukrposhta" received the status of a verified logistics partner of the international marketplace Etsy. Thanks to the new IT integration, Ukrainian sellers will be able to automate the processing of international shipments, process orders faster and simplify customs procedures for buyers abroad.
The European Union introduced a new tax on cheap parcels from China: what will change for Temu and AliExpress buyers
From July 1, 2026, the European Union began to apply a new levy on low-cost goods coming from China through popular marketplaces such as Temu, AliExpress and Shein. The innovation is designed to limit unfair competition, but may lead to higher prices for goods for European consumers.
Nova Post opened the largest logistics terminal in Moldova, investing €800,000
The Nova Post company is expanding its logistics infrastructure in Moldova by opening the largest terminal near Chisinau. Investments in the project amounted to €800,000, and the new complex made it possible to speed up delivery, increase throughput and launch the country's first fulfillment hub.
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