Daily Business Intelligence - March 13, 2026

Executive Summary

Today in business news, significant headlines include Apple's advancements in technology as it prepares to launch its long-anticipated foldable iPhone, featuring substantial upgrades, such as 12GB of RAM and a price tag of $1,999. Meanwhile, the oil markets faced turbulence as the world's largest oil exporter announced an immediate halt in production, resulting in the loss of 2 million barrels per day and driving oil prices sharply upwards. These developments underscore ongoing volatility in global markets amidst geopolitical tensions and a rapidly changing tech landscape. Additionally, Amazon Web Services is making strides in the startup ecosystem by launching the 'SISTA IA' program, aiming to support women-founded AI startups through a six-month mentorship initiative. This move highlights a growing trend of corporate backing for diversity and innovation in the tech sector, positioning companies like AWS as champions of emerging entrepreneurs in the industry.

Tech & AI — 7 articles

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone could reshape the smartphone market, indicating a strong focus on innovation amidst competitive pressures.

• Azizulhasni's status to ACC 2026 is a question mark — utusen Online (MY)
• Chevtchenko : « Quelle erreur de réadmettre la Russie. Je n'imagine pas l'Italie hors de la prochaine Coupe du Monde" — Il Messaggero (IT)
• Le navire russe à la dérive, l’Italie prête à intervenir. Craintes concernant le pétrole et le gaz — Il Messaggero (IT)
• Pétrole, qui perd ? À qui profite-t-il ? La Chine et la Russie font partie des bénéficiaires, l’Europe et les Émirats ne le sont pas. — Il Messaggero (IT)
• British barrister sues Google in High Court to delist alleged ‘tax avoidance’ search results — BreakingNews.ie (IE)

Startups — 10 articles

The launch of 'SISTA IA' by Amazon Web Services highlights a growing corporate trend of investing in diversity within the tech startup ecosystem.

• Chevtchenko : « Quelle erreur de réadmettre la Russie. Je n'imagine pas l'Italie hors de la prochaine Coupe du Monde" — Il Messaggero (IT)
• La Juventus considère Kiwior comme une option potentielle — Bota Sot (Kosovo)
• Les États-Unis envoient 3 navires de guerre supplémentaires et 2 500 Marines au Moyen-Orient au milieu de la guerre en Iran — Geo TV (PK)
• Juan Carlos n'envisage pas de quitter Abu Dhabi malgré la guerre — Observador (PT)
• Amazon Web Services et SISTA lancent “SISTA IA” : 6 mois d'accompagnement dédiés à 20 startups de l’IA fondées par des femmes — About Amazon France (FR)

Markets — 9 articles

The abrupt production halt by the largest oil exporter has launched oil prices into a new realm of volatility, reflecting the impacts of geopolitical strife on global supply chains.

• Apple's foldable iPhone is getting closer to the market — Nezavisne Novine (BA)
• Now there is trouble: the world's largest oil exporter has stopped production, 2 million barrels a day disappear immediately - the price of oil immediately shot up — Vilaggazdasag VG.hu (HU)
• Les derniers chiffres économiques sont brutaux pour Trump — New Republic (LR)
• De nouveaux détails sur l'iPhone apparaissent : 12 Go de RAM, trois niveaux de stockage, prix de 1 999 $ — Geo TV (PK)
• 8.3 million KM for capital projects in education this year — SportSport.ba (BA)

Business — 10 articles

New mobile applications in urban areas are emerging as vital tools for improving residents' quality of life, reflecting a greater reliance on digital solutions in everyday governance.

• A great thing for residents of the Brac metropolis; The city introduced a new mobile application, it will save people, everything is in it... — Slobodna Dalmacija (HR)
• Energy Expert calls for urgent review of Energy Sector Taxes — Adom FM (GH)
• Décorés de la République : Mahen Kundasamy : 18 ans au service de la nation et de nouveaux défis à venir — Lexpress.mu (MU)
• Apple turns 50: Tim Cook's letter that "toasts to the madmen and rebels" — Quotidiano Net (IT)
• Troubled youth treatment centre Venture Academy ‘winding down’ operations — Global News (CA)