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China semiconductor index rises as TSMC cuts off chip shipments

What happened China’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a notable surge, with the China semiconductor index nearing a three-year high following Taiwan S…

Nov 12, 2024
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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia files for IPO with December target

What happened Japanese chipmaker Kioxia has reportedly filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), with plans to launch it in December. As one of the world’s…

Nov 11, 2024
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Australia proposes social media ban for children under 16

What happened Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on November 7 that the government is planning to introduce legislation prohibiting social …

Nov 7, 2024
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Japan’s semiconductor future depends on long-term plan

What happened A subcommittee of Japan’s Fiscal System Council has proposed a shift in the country’s semiconductor aid strategy, urging the government to move…

Nov 6, 2024
Explore how AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot revolutionize coding by integrating with IDEs and using natural language inputs.

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South Korea slams Meta with $15M privacy fine

What happened South Korea’s privacy watchdog fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) on Tuesday (November 5). The company illegally co…

Nov 6, 2024
Thailand EV-7.29

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Thailand invests $2B in electronics to boost tech growth

What happened Thailand has approved $2 billion in investments to boost its data centers and electronics manufacturing sectors. The move is part of the govern…

Nov 5, 2024
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DeepRoute raises $100M to challenge Tesla’s FSD in China

What happened DeepRoute raised $100 million to accelerate its efforts to surpass Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China. The company plans to us…

Nov 5, 2024
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China’s DeepRoute.ai raises $100 mln to drive the future

What happened On Nov 4, 2024, Chinese autonomous driving technology developer DeepRoute.ai has raised $100 million in financing from an automaker to strength…

Nov 4, 2024
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Taiwan’s MediaTek navigates compliance amid political pressures

What happened In response to escalating trade and political tensions, MediaTek has expanded its compliance initiatives, driven by US policy changes that coul…

Oct 31, 2024
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China’s Rich List

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ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China’s Rich List

What happened According to the latest “Hurun China Rich List” released by the Hurun Research Institute, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has topped the list fo…

Oct 30, 2024
Tribe Payments plans to boost support for banks and fintech in Singapore

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Tribe Payments plans to boost support for banks and fintech in Singapore

What happened Tribe Payments is a leading digital payments and infrastructure coordination company. Today, the company announced the opening of a new office …

Oct 28, 2024
Nokia's 5G

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Nokia collaborates with VNPT to promote the deployment of 5G technology in Vietnam

What happened Nokia is collaborating with Vietnamese operator VNPT to deploy 5G technology to expand connectivity in the region. As part of the cooperation a…

Oct 22, 2024
U.S. sets new AI investment restrictions targeting China tech

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US targets China AI investments with new national security rules

What happened The United States is moving closer to imposing strict limits on investments in China’s artificial intelligence (AI) and technology sectors. On …

Oct 22, 2024
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Capacity Europe 2024 kicks off in London for global connectivity leaders

Today, Capacity Europe 2024 officially opens its doors at the Intercontinental O2 in London, gathering leaders from the global connectivity and digital infra…

Oct 15, 2024
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Tariffs spark fierce China-Europe rivalry at 2024 Paris car show

Apple AirPods 4 Review: Noise-Canceling Is Game-Changer Apple’s latest AirPods offer significantly improved noise-canceling, making them a strong upgrade ove…

Oct 15, 2024
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Conversation with Wing Cheung: The Philippines’ future in the data centre boom

As the data centre industry continues to grow at a rapid pace across Southeast Asia, countries like Singapore and Malaysia are emerging as key players. Howev…

Oct 11, 2024
tata-fire

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Major blaze disrupts Tata’s iPhone component production in India

A significant fire at Tata Electronics in Hosur, India, disrupted iPhone component production, injuring ten and hospitalising two, with fumes still emanating…

Sep 30, 2024
China stock euphoria-9.29

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China stock euphoria takes hold as traders overlook deeper woes

OUR TAKEChina’s stock market is riding a wave of euphoria, with the CSI 300 Index enjoying its best week since 2008, boosted by government stimulus measures …

Sep 30, 2024
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China bonds flash ‘Japanisation’ warning despite stimulus plan

OUR TAKEChina’s 30-year government bond yields are on track to fall below those of Japan for the first time in nearly two decades, which is a big deal for an…

Sep 27, 2024
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Nintendo to open museum showcasing iconic gaming history in Japan

Nintendo will open a museum in Uji, Japan, on October 2, 2024, celebrating its evolution from a playing card maker to a gaming giant.

Sep 26, 2024