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Contify classifies all the content under various themes, which essentially indicate what type of activity or development is the story about. Contify's strong editorial team has identified business, economy and general activities topics with which most news and other information can be identified. Browse the following list, or click on any theme to view related stories.

AR and VR Stories related to Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies. Includes applications in gaming, education, training, and enterprise solutions.
AgTech Stories about agricultural technology and innovations in farming. Includes updates on precision agriculture, smart machinery, crop monitoring, agri-biotech, digital platforms, and sustainability practices.
Artificial Intelligence Stories about the development and application of AI technologies. Includes machine learning, neural networks, and AI-driven solutions in various sectors.
- Gen AI Stories about the development and application of Generative AI technologies. Includes large language models, content generation, automation tools, and sector-specific business applications.
- ML Ops Stories about the practices and tools enabling operationalization of machine learning models. Includes model deployment, monitoring, automation, scalability, governance, and business adoption of ML workflows.
Automation Stories related to the implementation and utilization of technology to perform tasks and processes with minimal human intervention. This includes industrial automation, robotic process automation (RPA), business process automation (BPA), AI-driven systems, automated manufacturing, smart factories, workflow automation tools, home and office automation, and the impact of automation on productivity and employment.
- Autonomous Vehicles Stories about self-driving vehicles equipped with technology to navigate without human input. Includes advancements in autonomy levels, regulations, and industry players.
- Advanced Manufacturing Stories concerning innovative manufacturing processes that improve products and efficiency. Includes automation, 3D printing, and smart factories.
Blockchain Stories about distributed ledger technology used for secure and transparent transactions. Includes applications beyond cryptocurrency, such as supply chain and smart contracts.
Clinical Trials Stories about trial initiations, progress milestones, patient recruitment, interim or final results, regulatory approvals, suspensions or terminations, and implications for drug development, commercialization, and patient outcomes.
- Clinical Trial Results Stories reporting outcomes from clinical trials. Includes efficacy, safety data, and implications for drug development.
- Clinical Trial Suspensions Stories about the suspension of clinical trials. Includes reasons for suspension and potential impacts on drug development.
- Clinical Trial Terminations Stories concerning the termination of clinical trials before completion. Includes causes and implications for stakeholders.
- Clinical Trial Initiations Stories announcing the initiation of clinical trials. Includes information on the study phase, targets, and objectives.
- Clinical Trial Progress Updates Stories related to updates on clinical trials and their progress. Includes regulatory approvals, participant recruitment, and key milestones aimed at evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medical interventions.
Cloud and Infrastructure Stories related to cloud infrastructure (public, private, hybrid), on-demand scalability, security and compliance considerations, collaboration tools, and the innovations driving the adoption and optimization of cloud-based solutions in companies and industries.
Crypto and Digital Currency Stories related to decentralized digital currencies and blockchain-based tokens. Includes the creation, trading, regulation, and adoption of cryptocurrencies and innovations in crypto platforms and technologies.
Customer Experience Stories related to the strategic efforts and initiatives companies undertake to deliver positive, seamless, and memorable customer or user experience. This includes designing user-friendly interfaces, personalizing services and products, implementing proactive feedback loops, training customer support teams, and leveraging emerging technologies.
Cybersecurity Stories concerning the protection of systems, networks, and data from digital attacks. Includes security breaches, cybersecurity solutions, and policy developments.
- Identity & Access Management Stories about identity and access management solutions ensuring secure user authentication and authorization. Includes updates on product launches, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, privileged access controls, partnerships, regulatory compliance, and enterprise adoption.
- Cloud Security Stories about securing cloud platforms, services, and data. Includes updates on new security tools, compliance frameworks, vulnerabilities, threat prevention strategies, partnerships, and cloud provider innovations.
- Application Security & DevSecOps Stories about securing software applications and embedding security in development pipelines. Includes updates on secure coding practices, vulnerability management, DevSecOps tools, product launches, integrations, and enterprise adoption.
- Data Security & Loss Prevention Stories about protecting sensitive information from breaches, leaks, and misuse. Includes updates on encryption, data masking, DLP solutions, compliance regulations, new product capabilities, and enterprise implementations.
- Endpoint & Mobile Security Stories about securing devices such as laptops, smartphones, and IoT endpoints. Includes product launches, EDR/XDR innovations, mobile threat defense, malware protection, partnerships, and enterprise rollouts.
- Network Security Stories about safeguarding networks from cyberattacks and intrusions. Includes updates on firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, secure SD-WAN, product innovations, and enterprise deployments.
- Zero Trust Architecture Stories about implementing zero trust frameworks to secure IT environments. Includes updates on new solutions, enterprise adoption, regulatory guidance, partnerships, and integration with IAM, cloud, and network security tools.
Data Centers Stories related to the provision of data storage and processing services. Includes cloud computing, data center infrastructure, and service providers.
Data and Analytics Stories about the collection, analysis, and utilization of data to inform decisions. Includes big data, data science, and analytics tools.
Digital Banking Stories related to the development and deployment of digital platforms and technologies that enable banking services. This includes mobile banking apps, online account management, fintech innovations, digital payments, AI-driven customer support, and cybersecurity solutions for banking.
Digital Health Stories about the use of technology to improve health care delivery. Includes telemedicine, health apps, wearable devices, and electronic health records.
Digital Lending Stories related to online lending platforms and "Buy Now, Pay Later" services. Includes fintech innovations in lending, consumer credit trends, and regulatory considerations.
Digital Payments Stories about electronic payment systems and platforms that enable digital transactions. Includes mobile wallets, online payment services, and advancements in payment security.
Drones Stories about unmanned aerial vehicles used in various applications. Includes commercial drone use, regulations, and technological advancements.
E-mobility Stories concerning electric mobility solutions and innovative transportation models. Includes electric bikes, scooters, ride-sharing, and mobility-as-a-service.
ESG and Sustainability Stories related to Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria in business practices. Includes corporate sustainability efforts, ethical governance, and social responsibility initiatives.
- Climate Change Stories related to the ongoing shifts in the Earth’s climate patterns, driven by both natural processes and human activities. This includes rising temperatures, greenhouse gas emissions, extreme weather events, and ocean acidification, as well as environmental policies, mitigation efforts, adaptation strategies, and research findings related to climate-change.
- Sustainability Initiatives Stories about efforts to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, or promote long-term ecological responsibility. Includes initiatives related to renewable energy use, carbon footprint reduction, sustainable sourcing, waste management, and climate goals set by organizations, industries, or governments.
- Waste Management Stories about the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste materials. Includes recycling initiatives and sustainable waste solutions.
- CSR Stories related to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability efforts by organizations. Encompasses ethical business practices, environmental initiatives, and social impact programs.
- Corporate Governance Stories related to the structures, policies, and processes that guide and control organizations. This includes board composition, executive oversight, shareholder relations, ethical and responsible decision-making, compliance with regulations, and transparency in disclosure.
- ESG Reporting Stories about companies disclosing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Includes sustainability reports, regulatory filings, ratings, and benchmarks shaping investor and stakeholder decisions.
- Carbon Markets Stories about trading systems for carbon credits and emissions allowances. Includes policy updates, corporate participation, regulatory frameworks, and market trends driving sustainability goals.
- Green Technologies Stories about technologies designed to reduce environmental impact and support sustainability. Includes clean energy solutions, eco-friendly innovations, funding, partnerships, and adoption across industries.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stories focusing on initiatives and policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations. Includes workplace diversity efforts and inclusive business practices.
Economy Stories related to the production, distribution, and consumption of national resources, as well as the policies, trends, and indicators that influence market conditions on local, national, or global scales. This includes GDP growth, inflation, employment rates, trade balances, fiscal and monetary policies, and other factors shaping economic stability and development.
- Digital Economy Stories related to the transformation of traditional economic activities through digital technologies and the internet. This includes government or country-level initiatives to empower digital, gig, and sharing economies.
- Fiscal Policy Stories about government use of taxation, public spending, and borrowing to influence the economy. Includes budget announcements, stimulus measures, deficit management-related updates.
- Entrepreneurship Stories related to the conception, launch, and management of new business ventures —aimed at fostering innovation, creating value, and driving economic growth.
- Economic Performance and Projections Stories related to the measurement, evaluation, and forecasting of how an economy or specific sectors are performing. This includes analysis of GDP growth, inflation rates, corporate earnings, and trade balances, as well as forward-looking projections made by policymakers, financial institutions, and economists—insights that guide investment decisions, fiscal planning, and strategic development.
- Employment and Labor Market Stories related to availability, quality, and dynamics of employment within a city, state, country, or world. This includes job creation and loss, unemployment rates, labor market trends, hiring practices, and labor laws and regulations.
- International Relations Stories related to the political, economic, and social interactions among nations. This includes diplomatic negotiations, treaties and alliances, foreign policy initiatives, conflict resolution efforts, multilateral agreements, and global governance structures—factors that shape cooperation, competition, and the balance of power on the international stage.
- Monetary Policy and Inflation Stories related to the trends and changes in inflation and the actions taken by central banks and monetary authorities to regulate the economy. This includes inflation data releases, interest rate decisions, quantitative easing or tightening measures, central bank policy statements, monetary policy directives, and economic forecasts. These updates influence consumer purchasing power, investment strategies, currency valuation, and overall economic stability.
Fintech Stories about financial technology companies and innovations disrupting traditional financial services. Includes digital banking, payment systems, and online investment platforms.
Geopolitics and International Relations Stories about political, economic, and strategic relations between nations. Includes trade policies, diplomatic engagements, conflicts, alliances, sanctions, and global power shifts impacting markets and industries.
- Trade Relations Stories related to the exchange of goods and services across international borders, including import and export activities, trade agreements, tariffs and quotas, and cross-border logistics. This also encompasses global supply chain considerations and the economic, political, and cultural factors that influence trade relationships between countries.
- Cross-border Investments Stories about capital flows and investments across international borders. Includes foreign direct investment (FDI), regulatory changes, and strategic expansions by companies into global markets.
- Global Policy and Multilateral Organizations Includes updates from organizations such as the UN, WTO, IMF, and World Bank on trade, development, climate action, security, and cross-border cooperation.
Innovation Stories about the development or introduction of new products, services, technologies, or processes that enhance competitive advantage. Includes announcements of research breakthroughs, creative solutions, and strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth and market differentiation.
InsurTech Stories about technology-driven innovations in the insurance industry. Includes digital platforms, online policy management, and AI applications in insurance.
Internet of Things (IoT) Stories concerning interconnected devices that collect and exchange data. Includes applications in smart homes, industries, and urban infrastructure.
- Industrial IoT Stories about the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in industrial settings. Includes connected machinery, predictive maintenance, supply chain monitoring, automation, and innovations.
- Smart Home Stories about connected devices and technologies enhancing residential living. Includes home automation, energy management, security systems, and voice assistants.
Regulatory and Legal Stories related to the governance, enforcement, and interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies by government agencies and other authoritative bodies. This includes regulatory approvals, new policy developments, legislative changes, official probes or investigations, legal disputes, and court decisions that shape the framework within which individuals, businesses, and industries operate.
- PDUFA date Stories regarding the Prescription Drug User Fee Act dates, which are target dates for the FDA to make approval decisions. Includes expectations and outcomes.
- Taxation Stories related to the imposition and collection of taxes by government authorities. This includes tax policy developments, rate adjustments, compliance issues, reforms, and the economic impact of taxation on individuals, corporations, and the broader market. It also encompasses company-specific tax initiatives such as corporate tax planning, strategies to optimize tax liabilities, and efforts to leverage tax incentives to drive growth and profitability.
- Regulatory and Policy Developments Stories related to the governance, enforcement, and interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies by government agencies and other authoritative bodies. This includes new policy developments, legislative changes, official probes or investigations, and legal disputes, that shape the framework within which individuals, businesses, and industries operate.
- Regulatory Submissions and Approvals Stories related to the regulatory processes and approvals required for product validation and market authorization in the healthcare sector. Includes major regulatory pathways (NDA, ANDA, BLA, sBLA, 510(k), De Novo, etc.), compliance strategies, timelines, risk assessments, and collaborations with regulatory authorities to ensure that health products and medical innovations meet safety, efficacy, and quality standard.
- Orphan Drug Designation Stories concerning drugs designated for treating rare diseases. Includes benefits of the designation and impact on drug development.
- Expedited Review Designations Stories related to the regulatory strategies and pathways designed to speed the development, review, and oversight of highly promising or urgently needed medical products. Includes IDSMC/Independent Review, Priority Review, Fast Track Designation, PRIME (Priority Medicines) Designation, RMAT (Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy) Designation, and Rare Pediatric Disease (RPDD) Designation, all of which enable accelerated timelines, enhanced collaboration with regulatory authorities, and vigilant safety assessments to bring critical healthcare innovations to patients more swiftly.
- Expanded Access Program/Compassionate Stories about programs allowing patients access to investigational drugs outside clinical trials. Includes policy changes and program announcements.
- Pre-clinical Stories about research conducted before clinical trials, including laboratory and animal studies. Includes findings that support further drug development.
- IND Submission/Approval Stories about Investigational New Drug applications submitted to regulatory agencies to begin clinical trials. Includes submission announcements and approvals.
- CHMP Opinion Stories concerning the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) opinions on medicinal products. Includes recommendations for approval or rejection in the EU.
- Complete Response Letters Stories about regulatory agencies issuing letters requiring additional information before approving a drug. Includes company responses and next steps.
Research and Development Stories about innovating new products/services, or enhancing the current processes with innovative technologies. This includes scientific breakthroughs, R&D developments, clinical trials, and the introduction of new solutions that drive progress across companies, industries, or societies.
- Cell and Gene Therapy Stories about medical treatments that modify cells or genes to treat diseases. Includes clinical trials, approvals, and technological advancements in this field.
Robotics Stories related to the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. This includes industrial automation, autonomous systems, robotics-driven manufacturing, service robots, cutting-edge research, and collaborative robots (cobots).
Sentiment Stories that depict an emotional or attitudinal perspective expressed by individuals or groups regarding brands, products, services, events, or societal issues. This includes consumer feedback, social media listening, sentiment analysis, companies' view, or public opinion tracking—displaying positive, negative, or neutral feelings shaping attitudes and decision-making.
- Positive Sentiment Stories displaying an enthusiastic, favorable, or confident attitude towards brands, products, services, events, or companies. This includes expressions of satisfaction, approval, and optimism in customer feedback, expert reviews, and public opinion—reflecting a supportive or appreciative viewpoint that can strengthen loyalty and reputation
- Negative Sentiment Stories reflecting a critical, unfavorable, or pessimistic attitude toward brands, products, services, events, or companies. This includes expressions of disappointment, disapproval, or frustration in customer feedback, expert reviews, and public opinion—highlighting areas of concern and potential challenges to company reputation, customer loyalty, or sector.
Simulations and Testing Stories about using simulations and testing in product development and maintenance processes. Includes virtual testing environments and predictive maintenance.
System Integration Stories about connecting different software, hardware, or IT systems so they work together as one solution. Includes news about tools like middleware, APIs, or platforms that help combine systems, and efforts to improve how smoothly technology works across a business.
Technology Stories about advancements and trends in technology across industries. Includes innovation in software, hardware, and tech services.
Therapeutics Stories covering the development, approval, and commercialization of therapies across multiple indications. Includes updates on clinical trials, regulatory decisions, drug launches, treatment innovations, patient outcomes, and competitive activity that shape how different indications are addressed in the market.
- Gastro and Hepatology Stories on therapies and clinical research across gastrointestinal and liver-related indications including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Hepatitis B/C, and NASH. Covers drug development, diagnostics, approvals, and treatment outcomes.
- Oncology Stories covering drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies across cancer indications such as breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, and hematologic malignancies. Includes clinical trial updates, immunotherapy progress, approvals, and patient outcomes.
- Cardio and Metabolic Disorders Stories covering therapies, devices, and clinical research across cardiovascular and metabolic indications such as hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, and obesity. Includes clinical trial updates, drug approvals, treatment innovations, and patient outcome studies.
- Neurology Stories about therapies, devices, and clinical research across neurological indications such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. Includes updates on clinical trials, drug approvals, and patient care innovations.
- Immunology Stories covering therapies and research for immune-related indications including autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Focus on biologics, targeted therapies, drug approvals, clinical trials, and patient outcomes.
- Infectious Diseases Stories related to antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal therapies across indications like HIV, tuberculosis, influenza, and emerging pathogens. Includes vaccines, diagnostics, drug pipelines, and treatment outcomes.
- Rare Diseases and Genetic Disorders Stories on therapies and research for rare and genetic indications, including orphan drugs, gene therapies, and personalized medicine. Covers clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and market activity.
- Hematology Stories on drugs, biologics, and cellular therapies for hematological indications such as anemia, hemophilia, and blood cancers. Includes pipeline research, regulatory decisions, and treatment innovations.
- Respiratory Stories about therapies and clinical research for respiratory indications such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and rare lung diseases. Includes drug pipelines, inhaler innovations, biologics, and treatment outcomes.
- Dermatology Stories on treatment advances, biologics, topicals, and pipeline drugs across dermatological indications such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne. Includes regulatory approvals, clinical trials, and patient care outcomes.
- Ophthalmology Stories about therapies, devices, and clinical research across eye-related indications such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Includes drug approvals, surgical innovations, and patient outcomes.
Transportation Stories related to the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to end consumers. This includes sourcing and procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution networks, transportation infrastructure and technologies, and supply chain optimization strategies.
Web3 Stories related to the evolution of the internet toward decentralized and trustless platforms built on blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies. This includes cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and open-source protocols—all aimed at online collaboration and value exchange.