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Hedge funds bet big on South Korean chipmakers amid AI surge
Hedge funds are heavily investing in South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics due to anticipated AI-driven demand for high-end memory chips.
Microsoft’s bold adoption of Apple in China amid safety scrutiny
Starting in September, Microsoft will offer Apple’s iOS-based devices to its employees in China, according to a recent announcement.
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AI brings perfect foundation shades to Korean beauty enthusiasts
AmorePacific’s AI beauty lab, which customizes face products using robots and AI technology, has become fully booked.
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Hedge funds bet big on South Korean chipmakers amid AI surge
Hedge funds are heavily investing in South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics due to anticipated AI-driven demand for high-end memory ch…
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Microsoft’s bold adoption of Apple in China amid safety scrutiny
Starting in September, Microsoft will offer Apple’s iOS-based devices to its employees in China, according to a recent announcement.
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‘Awe and apprehension’ as China Internet Conference 2024 opens in Beijing
OUR TAKEAs I absorbed the discussions at the conference, I felt a mix of awe and apprehension. The rapid pace of technological innovation is undeniably thril…
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China surges ahead in generative AI adoption
China has emerged as the global leader in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, a recent survey shows.
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Vanuatu PM looks to China’s Huawei for surveillance tech
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visited Huawei in Shenzhen to review surveillance technology aimed at enhancing policing and reducing criminal activity.
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China increases chip production as Europe hits shortage crisis
In a recent Handelsblatt interview, ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet discussed semiconductor industry trends between China and Europe.
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Ocado and Aeon to build third robotic warehouse in Japan
Ocado is expanding its partnership with Japan’s Aeon by building a third robotic warehouse in Kuki-Miyashiro, Saitama, set to open in 2027.
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Nvidia set to make $12B from AI chip sales in China
Nvidia is forecasted to dispatch over one million H20 accelerator chips to China this year, priced at $12,000-$13,000 each, potentially accruing $12 billion …
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Microsoft to provide Apple devices to employees in China
OUR TAKEMicrosoft has come under increased scrutiny following a series of security breaches, most recently when Russian hackers snoop on and access the email…
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China holds AI event showing resilience toward US sanctions
Chinese tech companies showcased resilience and innovations at the World AI Conference in Shanghai despite US sanctions.
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Taiwan central bank has no timetable for launch of digital currency
OUR TAKE A study released in March showed that a total of 134 countries, representing 98% of the global economy, are exploring digital versions of their nati…
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Viral ‘China-spoiled’ video showcases China’s digital convenience
China-Spoiled highlights the struggle of those accustomed to these conveniences when returning to slower-paced environments.
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India’s X alternative Koo to shut down services
OUR TAKE Launched in 2020, Koo offers instant messaging services in more than 10 Indian languages. The site gains traction in 2021 after several ministers ba…
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The US initiates AI investment restriction on China
US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.
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China tops generative AI patents, with 38,000 in past decade
China leads the generative AI patent race, filing over 38,000 patents in the past decade, far surpassing the US.
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China says US targeting of AI harms healthy development
OUR TAKE After President Joe Biden signs an executive order last August, the Treasury Department issues new rules aimed at preventing American technology fro…
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Singapore ups the risk factor for cryptocurrency exchanges
OUR TAKE MAS has been actively involved in the regulation of the digital asset market. A few months ago, Singapore regulators expand the scope of regulated p…
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Google buys stake in BlackRock’s Taiwan solar unit
OUR TAKEGoogle’s goal is to consistently use carbon-free energy wherever it operates. However, the industry’s growing demand for data processing capabilities…
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Realme 13 Pro 5G phones will soon be available in India
OUR TAKESamsung Electronics will hold an AI imaging media preview in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 4 to reveal AI imaging related testing and certification deta…