Business & Technology
Wing and Walmart Start Drone Delivery in the Memphis Area
Drone delivery company Wing and US retailer Walmart have launched drone deliveries across the Memphis region. It is Wing's first market in Tennessee.
DroneLife · 10 Nov, 17:11
EU tech chief: only 'very trusted partners' for AI chips amid Nvidia crisis
The European Union's technology chief says the bloc should rely only on very trusted partners for AI chips, as U.S. chipmaker Nvidia is hit by a spy scandal. Europe has no homegrown alternative to the company.
Politico Europe · 10 Nov, 17:11
Kulbergs aims for 909,000 workers and €2.875 billion in savings by 2030
Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs presented a plan on Tuesday to save €2.875 billion in the state budget over four years and raise the number of people in work to 909,000 by 2030. The Finance Ministry meanwhile forecasts negative fiscal space for 2027.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 16:13
CSDD: Most Latvians overestimate how far away a pedestrian without a reflector can be seen in the dark
In a survey by Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), 80% of residents said a dark-clothed pedestrian without a reflector is noticed from no more than 50 metres, though in reality it may be only 25–40 metres. The agency's “Nāvīgi stilīgi” campaign urges people to use reflective elements.
iAuto.lv · 10 Nov, 16:11
Cyberattacks threaten to make open-source AI a little less open, Hugging Face exec warns
Irene Solaiman, chief policy officer at Hugging Face, warns that rising cyberattacks could push open-source AI platforms to become more closed. She says the openness and the valuable data these platforms host are what make them attractive targets.
TechCrunch · 10 Nov, 15:10
Indexo could expand beyond Latvia in the future
The Latvian financial group Indexo has no concrete plans to expand abroad for now, but will assess opportunities in other markets later. Its planned share listing in Stockholm does not mean entry into the Swedish market, management said.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 14:12
Skydio launches Controller 2 handheld with a brighter screen and 5G connectivity
Drone maker Skydio has started shipping Controller 2, a new handheld controller for its X10, X10D and R10 drones. It offers a larger, brighter display and 5G connectivity with a swappable SIM card.
DroneDJ · 10 Nov, 14:11
Central Asia's first wind farm with large-scale batteries nears completion in Uzbekistan
The Nukus 2 wind farm in western Uzbekistan, a €232m project, pairs power generation with large-scale battery storage. The Asian Development Bank calls it a first for Central Asia.
Euronews Business · 10 Nov, 14:11
Donegal breeders sell heifer calf for €12,800 at Stranorlar sale
A Belgian Blue-sired heifer calf fetched the top price of €12,800 at an elite cattle show and sale in Co. Donegal, Ireland. Trade was slightly back overall compared with previous years.
Agriland UK · 10 Nov, 14:10
Xiaomi to Unveil 18 Pro Series Flagships in Paris on 17 November
Chinese tech company Xiaomi will present its new Xiaomi 18 Pro flagship smartphone series globally in Paris on 17 November. Leaked data suggests European versions will have smaller batteries than those sold in China.
Kursors.lv · 10 Nov, 13:12
Nvidia CEO's Relationship With Alleged Chinese Spy Prompts Internal Investigation
Nvidia, the US chipmaker, is investigating CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, a former chief executive of a Singapore data-centre company. Concerns centre on whether technology information reached China, though Nvidia says there is currently no evidence of any information being passed on.
BNN · 10 Nov, 13:11
Seagate's FireCuda Forge external drive shifts data between a hard drive and an SSD
US storage maker Seagate has launched the FireCuda Forge, an external storage product that pairs SSD speed with the lower cost of a high-capacity hard drive. Its new Alkemi platform moves data between the two drives.
The Verge · 10 Nov, 13:10
Astrion and Pierce Aerospace Form Counter-Drone Partnership
US companies Astrion and Pierce Aerospace have agreed to cooperate on drone identification and counter-drone capabilities. The partnership targets government, public safety and commercial customers.
Unmanned Airspace · 10 Nov, 13:10
Drone procurement in Europe, 10 November: 2 tenders, 2 awards
On 10 November the EU procurement journal TED published 4 notices on drones, unmanned systems and services delivered with them. Largest by value: Czechia, MATERIÁLOVÝ A METALURGICKÝ VÝZKUM s.r.o., 12,480,000 CZK.
TED un IUB (iepirkumu atvērtie dati) · 10 Nov, 13:09
Housing and hospitality experts to gather in Riga on 17 November
The conference “Baltic Living and Hospitality Symposium” will take place in Riga on 17 November to discuss investment opportunities in the Baltic housing and hospitality markets. It is organised by the Latvian business daily Dienas Bizness and CPB, a real estate consulting firm.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 12:12
China's Yangwang U9X Hypercar Tops 500 km/h
The Yangwang U9X, an electric hypercar from Chinese automaker BYD's luxury brand, reached 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production car to pass 500 km/h. The result is recorded as a one-way run record.
Kursors.lv · 10 Nov, 12:11
One in Five Latvian Companies Upgrades Cybersecurity Only After an Attack
A survey by LMT, a Latvian mobile operator, shows that 21% of Latvian companies introduce new security solutions only after a cyber incident. Antivirus use has fallen to 58%, 11 percentage points lower than a year ago.
Kursors.lv · 10 Nov, 11:11
October Market Slide Hits Tech Firms and Emerging Economies
Technology shares, emerging-market equities and high-yield bonds fell in October, while the developed-market stock index rose 1.0%. The major central banks held interest rates steady.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 11:10
Bigbank launches public offering of subordinated bonds
Bigbank, an Estonian-owned commercial bank, is offering up to 15,000 ten-year subordinated bonds with a fixed 6.5% annual interest rate. The offering is part of a programme of up to €80 million.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 10:12
Bolt Drive and Lidl in Riga to let car-sharing users end trips at store car parks
Car-sharing operator Bolt Drive and retailer Lidl Latvija have begun a partnership allowing users to start and finish trips at 20 Lidl car parks in Riga. It is the first such arrangement between a car-sharing operator and a supermarket chain in Latvia.
Kursors.lv · 10 Nov, 10:11
Electricity Prices in Latvia Hit Highest Level This Year
The exchange price of electricity in Latvia is almost four times higher than the October average. Experts warn that expensive power may persist.
iAuto.lv · 10 Nov, 10:10
Swedbank: Latvia's Food Price Decline Will Be Short-Lived as Inflation Picks Up This Winter
Swedbank's chief economist in Latvia, Līva Zorgenfreija, expects inflation to accelerate this winter, with food inflation returning next year. The bank's economic review also projects slower growth in purchasing power and further interest rate hikes.
BNN · 10 Nov, 09:13
Otter.ai note-taking tool can now follow conversations across 30+ languages
AI-powered note-taker Otter.ai is expanding language support to 31 languages and adding a feature that detects language switches mid-meeting. Fourteen of the new languages are still to come.
TechCrunch · 10 Nov, 09:13
Fungus Signals Turned Into Music in British Collective's Experiment
The UK bio-art collective “Bionic and the Wires” has built an installation in which a fungus's electrical conductivity changes drive a robotic arm that plays a keyboard instrument. Scientists stress it is an artistic experiment, not proof of fungal consciousness.
Kursors.lv · 10 Nov, 09:12
London startup PORT raises €14.5 million to develop autonomous delivery robots
London-based startup PORT, which runs a network of e-bike micro-hubs for couriers, has raised €14.5 million to develop its AI Driver and autonomous delivery vehicles. The round was led by the EBRD and Balnord.
EU-Startups · 10 Nov, 09:11
Car Faults That Delay Makes Costlier to Fix
Latvian car portal iAuto.lv explains which vehicle problems, including worn brake pads, fluid leaks, suspension knocking, wheel bearing hum and windscreen cracks, do not go away on their own and can cost more if repairs are postponed.
iAuto.lv · 10 Nov, 09:11
Dairy cattle prices at Irish and English marts: top heifers reach up to £3,900
At dairy sales in Co. Kerry, Ireland, and Carlisle, England, top prices were €2,500 and £3,900 respectively. Demand remains strong for quality cows ready for milking.
Agriland UK · 10 Nov, 09:10
Australia to introduce mandatory AI safety guardrails
Australia will adopt mandatory artificial intelligence safety guardrails, according to the Latvian business news site Dienas Bizness. The source text available contains no further details on the decision.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 08:13
LETA Launches Stockphoto.lv, a Platform for Buying Latvian Photographers' Work
Latvian news agency LETA has launched Stockphoto.lv, a photo platform offering original images by professional Latvian photographers. Pictures can be bought individually, with no subscription contract.
Kursors.lv · 10 Nov, 08:11
Tele2 HR chief: employee involvement is key to successful AI adoption, not just buying tools
Aija Bite-Ozere, HR director at telecoms company Tele2, argues in an opinion piece in the Latvian magazine Ir that the success of AI adoption depends on staff involvement. Tele2 bases its approach on security, self-learning and sharing experience.
Žurnāls Ir · 10 Nov, 07:12
Dienas Bizness Publisher to Digitalise Its Media With Recovery Fund Support
The Latvian publisher SIA “Izdevniecība “Dienas bizness”” has signed a contract for Recovery Fund support to modernise its media processes. The project covers the digital transformation of DIENAS BIZNESS and DIENAS ŽURNĀLI.
Diena · 10 Nov, 07:11
airBaltic asks court to let it exit leases on three more aircraft
Latvian state-controlled airline airBaltic, which is restructuring in a US court, has asked for permission to terminate leases on three Airbus A220-300 aircraft from 25 November. In total it now seeks to drop nine aircraft leases during the process.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 07:10
Mesh Wi-Fi or a Standalone Router: When the Extra Cost Makes Sense
Tech site Engadget outlines the pros and cons of mesh Wi-Fi systems compared with a standalone router. Mesh mainly offers greater range and seamless roaming, but many apartments are well served by a single router.
Engadget · 10 Nov, 06:13
Health economy paradox: local pharma and private medicine potential left underused
At a Dienas Bizness conference, industry representatives said Latvia's pharmaceutical sector and private healthcare matter for the economy and national security, but are held back by unequal competition and a poorly organised investment environment.
Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 06:11
Agriland editor shortlisted for global award on antimicrobial resistance reporting
Stella Meehan, editor of Irish farming news site Agriland, is a finalist in the Global AMR Media Awards 2026 for an article on EU action against antimicrobial resistance. The online ceremony is on Wednesday, November 11.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 10 Nov, 06:10
Irish lamb prices steady at €8.10–8.30/kg this week
Irish meat processors are offering €8.10–8.30/kg for lambs this week, with prices largely unchanged. Some plants say more lighter cull ewes are coming forward and will be priced differently.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 10 Nov, 06:10