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Korea’s first two-armed robot has been released

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Korea’s first two-armed robot has been released

Rainbow Robotics of Korea has released details of its dual-arm mobile robot, the RB-Y1. The first of its kind in Korea, the robot features a wheeled dual-arm…

Apr 10, 2024
SK crypto market and campign

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Korea politicians fight over crypto to woo voters

South Korean candidates leverage crypto policies: People Power Party delays digital asset tax, Democratic Party eases ETF restrictions.

Apr 10, 2024
Li L6

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China EV company Li Auto says its lower-priced Li L6 to be launched ‘soon’

The Li L6, a luxury mid-to-large-size five-seat SUV designed for young families, will “soon be launched”, Li Auto said on Weibo to maintain the strong sales …

Apr 10, 2024
Microsoft-AI-Japan

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Microsoft to invest $2.9 bln to expand AI, cloud infra in Japan

Microsoft pledges $2.9B investment in Japan for cloud, AI infrastructure, including training 3 million in AI and setting up a research lab.

Apr 10, 2024
Australian spot bitcoin ETF

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Australia to launch own spot bitcoin ETF in 2 months

Monochrome’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF, filed with Cboe Australia, marks the country’s first to hold physical bitcoin in its ETF.

Apr 9, 2024
semiconductor

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South Korea plans US$7B investment in AI

In a bid to consolidate its leadership in semiconductor chips, South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol on Tuesday unveiled a plan to pump 9.4 trillion won (US$…

Apr 9, 2024
Nvidia-Indonesia

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Nvidia plans $200M AI centre in Indonesia with Indosat

Nvidia’s $200M investment in Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison heralds expansion into Southeast Asia’s AI landscape, with robust growth in Singapore.

Apr 9, 2024
tsmc-arizona-factory

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Taiwan’s TSMC to receive US$11B to build Arizona factory

The United States plans to provide TSMC with $6.6 billion in grants and nearly $5 billion in loans to help it build the plant.

Apr 9, 2024
China US chip

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US pressures Allies not to cooperate with China on chips

It has now become official U.S. policy to pressure Allies not to honor their chip kit service contracts with China.

Apr 9, 2024
China intends to use AI misinformation to sabotage elections

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China intends to use AI misinformation to sabotage elections

According to Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team, the Chinese government is expected to step up sophisticated AI-generated disinformation campaigns to influ…

Apr 8, 2024
AI centre investment

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Nvidia and Indosat to invest $200M in AI center in Indonesia

Nvidia and PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison plan to invest $200 million in an AI center in Central Java, Indonesia. The center, slated for completion by 2024, wi…

Apr 7, 2024
Microsoft says lax security led to China’s cyber raid

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Microsoft says lax security led to China’s cyber raid

An investigation into an attack on Microsoft’s Exchange Online hosted email service has found that the incident could have been prevented.

Apr 6, 2024
semiconductor

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Japan approves additional US$3.9 billion in subsidies for semiconductor firm Rapidus

Japan’s industry ministry said on Tuesday it had approved a subsidy of up to 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) to chip foundry Rapidus to boost Tokyo’s plans to…

Apr 2, 2024
computing

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China’s 3 largest telecoms companies announced plans for computing network and AI

China’s three major telecommunications companies China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom announced plans to target cloud computing power and artificial…

Apr 2, 2024
crypto

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Hong Kong crypto exchange HKVAEX is shutting down

HKVAEX, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated a phased suspension of its services, leading to a complete shutdown by May 1, 2024. HKVAEX a…

Apr 1, 2024
Tesla

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Tesla raises prices in China and shrugs off price war

Tesla has raised the price of its Shanghai-made Model Y car, breaking away from a price war between a host of local tram brands. Tesla raises prices in China…

Apr 1, 2024
Fumio Kishida Joe Biden

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US, Japan call for deeper cooperation in AI

Japan and the U.S. will announce closer cooperation in high-tech areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) in a joint statement when Prime Minister Fumio Ki…

Apr 1, 2024
chip

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China criticises US tightening of chip export rules

Delve into the escalating US-China tech tensions as China criticizes US semiconductor export rules. Explore the impact on major players like Nvidia and AMD a…

Apr 1, 2024
Japan-EU

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Japan to partner with EU in researching chips and EV materials

Japan and EU join forces to develop key materials for chips and EV batteries, aiming to reduce dependency on China amidst EU’s subsidy probe.

Apr 1, 2024
cybersecurity

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China criticised the tightening of U.S. rules on semiconductor exports

China has criticised the US for tightening rules on semiconductor exports, saying it creates more barriers to trade and more uncertainty for the chip industr…

Apr 1, 2024