This week marks the end of April, a month of exciting audio-based content. Spotify reported that it now has over 500 million users, despite revenue falling short of expectations. Podcast ad revenue saw a 20% increase from last year. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek declared the platform is done with big spending on podcasting. OWN and SiriusXM renewed their collaboration, bringing their most popular shows to SiriusXM with both parties sharing the revenue. Enjoy the best audio content from two top streaming providers.
The Biden Administration has shown its eagerness to join India's economic miracle - a journey towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy in the next 10 years and a developed nation by 2047. This opens the gates for increased bilateral trade between the two countries and larger investments in the revolutionary technologies like space exploration, AI and quantum computing. Aiming to reach a USD 500 billion trade in bilateral relations, the two countries have already achieved a record high of USD 192 billion in 2022. India has also set its foreign direct investment (FDI) record with an inflow of USD 81.72 billion in 2020-21; the US being the 2nd highest FDI provider to India with USD 13.82 billion. Numerous dialogues like India-US Commercial Dialogue and India-US Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogues have enabled India to become a part of the inclusive, flexible & growing Indo-Pacific Economic Forum.
Discover the potential opportunities for trade and investment between the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Learn how the UAE delegation is promoting growth by exploring joint ventures, stimulating export-import activities, funding projects and fostering climate-change solutions. Come discover the beneficial relationship between these two countries!
. From US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo's admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the recently signed MoUs between India and the US, a strong and lasting partnership is being built. With Modi's dedication to his people, and Raimondo's enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, a progressive and stable future awaits. Sanjay Rai, an Indian-American, has taken on an important role in the US State Education Panel. This is the start of an alliance between India and the US!
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?