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‘City not city’: Foreign blogger’s charming TikTok vid goes viral

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‘City not city’: Foreign blogger’s charming TikTok vid goes viral

OUR TAKE“City not city” originated from a foreign blogger’s China travel video, where he asked in unpolished Chinese if places felt “city” (urban, fashionable). Its humor and relatability sparked online interest. Remember that time when “Gangnam Style” took over YouTube? Well…

Jul 22, 2024
Hyundai begins local assembly of Ioniq 6 EV in Singapore

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Hyundai begins local assembly of Ioniq 6 EV in Singapore

OUR TAKEHyundai Motor has started local assembly of the Ioniq 6 electric sedanat its Jurong plant in Singapore on Friday, making it the second electric vehicle model to be produced at its Jurong plant. This strategic initiative is in line with Hyundai’s commitment to expand its…

Jul 22, 2024
Microsoft cloud downtime halts flights in the U.S.

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Microsoft cloud downtime halts flights in the U.S.

Microsoft cloud service issue led to flight delays and cancellations, notably at Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines on July 18. The disruption was linked to Microsoft’s Azure platform, affecting key airline operations and prompting responses from affected carriers.

Jul 22, 2024
Manycore Tech plans $200M Hong Kong IPO this year

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Manycore Tech plans $200M Hong Kong IPO this year

OUR TAKEManycore Tech of China, a maker of 3D design software, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to raise up to $200 million. The Hangzhou-based company, which was originally targeting a US listing in 2021, has shifted its focus to Hong Kong following…

Jul 22, 2024
Dutch chip equipment startup Nearfield raises $148M

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Dutch chip equipment startup Nearfield raises $148M

OUR TAKENearfield Instruments, a Dutch company specialising in metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, recently raised $148 million in a Series C funding round. This investment, led by US-based Walden Catalyst Management and Singapore’s state-owned…

Jul 22, 2024
Figma disabled AI tools similar to Apple’s weather app

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Figma disabled AI tools similar to Apple’s weather app

OUR TAKEFigma has decided to temporarily disable its AI design tool because is too similar to Apple’s Weather app which can cause raise copyright issues. Moreover, Figma introduced other AI tools and provided the option for user data to be used for future model training, allowing…

Jul 22, 2024
AI influencer sparks debate in SheerLuxe

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AI influencer sparks debate in SheerLuxe

OUR TAKEThe debate focuses on the role of AI in fashion and lifestyle magasines and its impact on human workers. SheerLuxe has introduced AI editor Reem as a new member of its team, aiming to use technological innovation to provide personalised content recommendations such as…

Jul 22, 2024
What causes digital divide and how to close it?

Global Institutional Trends

What causes digital divide and how to close it?

Digital divide represents not only disparities in access to technology, but also inequalities in education, economic opportunity, health care, and social inclusion. Addressing the digital divide requires comprehensive strategies to address infrastructure gaps, promote digital…

Jul 22, 2024
Some Japanese companies face challenges in using AI

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Some Japanese companies face challenges in using AI

OUR TAKEThe proportion of Japanese companies using AI technology is less than 60%. We can know that some Japanese companies have worries about the use of AI technology. Based on the answers from different Japanese companies, we can summarise both sides of using AI in the…

Jul 22, 2024
EU eyes Google-Samsung AI deal for antitrust issues

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EU eyes Google-Samsung AI deal for antitrust issues

EU antitrust regulators have initiated an inquiry into whether the GenAI agreement between Google and Samsung restricts competition.

Jul 22, 2024
Russia weighs risk of embracing crypto for international payments

Global Institutional Trends

Russia weighs risk of embracing crypto for international payments

OUR TAKERussia is accelerating the development of its cryptocurrency infrastructure to facilitate international payments amid ongoing sanctions, with new legislation due to be considered by parliament on 23 July. The move is aimed at allowing Russian businesses to bypass…

Jul 22, 2024
China’s secretive agency backs off aggressive policy

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China’s secretive agency backs off aggressive policy

OUR TAKEThe Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has recently relaxed some of its stringent regulatory measures, reversing actions that had previously wiped a significant $1 trillion off the market value of Chinese tech stocks. This shift in policy follows aggressive actions…

Jul 22, 2024
‘AI laggards’ find favour as Magnificent Seven stocks lose lustre

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‘AI laggards’ find favour as Magnificent Seven stocks lose lustre

OUR TAKEInvestors are turning their attention to the “AI laggards”, a group of companies that have exposure to the AI theme but have failed to keep pace with the gains of the biggest AI winners in the first half of the year. This interest has been driven by the view that, after a…

Jul 22, 2024
Trump opposes potential TikTok ban: ‘I’m for TikTok’

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Trump opposes potential TikTok ban: ‘I’m for TikTok’

OUR TAKETikTok and ByteDance are challenging a law that mandates ByteDance to sell its US business, a legal proceeding that could determine whether the app, with over 150 million US users, remains available. Previous attempts to ban TikTok, including one by the Biden…

Jul 22, 2024
Nikon fields ‘remarkable’ demand for older chip tools in China

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Nikon fields ‘remarkable’ demand for older chip tools in China

OUR TAKENikon is capitalising on a surge in demand for its legacy lithography machines in China, driven by the country’s initiative to build an independent semiconductor supply chain. As US and allied restrictions limit access to the latest chip-making technologies, Chinese…

Jul 22, 2024
TSMC raises revenue forecast in confident bet on AI boom

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TSMC raises revenue forecast in confident bet on AI boom

OUR TAKETaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a key player in the global semiconductor industry, has raised its revenue forecast, showing robust confidence amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the primary chipmaker for giants such as Apple and…

Jul 22, 2024
Meta announces withholding its latest AI model from the EU

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Meta announces withholding its latest AI model from the EU

OUR TAKEMeta’s decision to withhold the launch of its AI models in the EU due to regulatory uncertainties may impact its competitive edge and create opportunities for competitors. However, it could also drive a revolution in user privacy protection policies within the industry.…

Jul 22, 2024
AI adoption in Japanese companies: Opportunities and obstacles revealed by Reuters survey

Global Cloud Services Trends

AI adoption in Japanese companies: Opportunities and obstacles revealed by Reuters survey

OUR TAKERegardless of the stance companies take on AI, the gradual replacement of some jobs by AI has become an inevitable trend. McKinsey’s report, “The Economic Potential of Generative AI,” highlights that AI benefits industries, with value growth concentrated in customer…

Jul 22, 2024
Intuitive surgical’s Q2 performance reflects rising demand for surgical robots

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Intuitive surgical’s Q2 performance reflects rising demand for surgical robots

OUR TAKEIntuitive Surgical has certainly caught the eye of investors with its report which beats expectations and signals strong market demand for the da Vinci surgical robot. The company’s success story is a testament to the resilience of the medical device industry and the…

Jul 22, 2024
Meta eyes stake in maker of Ray-Ban in smart glasses push

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Meta eyes stake in maker of Ray-Ban in smart glasses push

OUR TAKEMeta Platforms is negotiating a strategic investment to acquire a 3% to 5% stake in EssilorLuxottica SA, the world’s leading eyewear manufacturer and the brains behind Ray-Ban sunglasses. This acquisition shows Meta’s commitment to expanding into the smart glasses market…

Jul 22, 2024