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Top tech news today: November 12, 2024
Top tech news today: Bitcoin’s record surge linked to Trump, FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit against Binance, South Korea’s chip law to counter U.S. restrictions, alongside new developments in AI, photonic chips, and tech regulations mark today’s top headlines. 1. Bitcoin reaches…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Pro-Russian hacker groups are launching cyberattacks on S Korea
What happened Seoul’s presidential office announced on Friday (November 8) that pro-Russian hacktivist groups launched cyberattacks on South Korea following North Korea’s deployment of troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. After detecting some government and private websites…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: November 11, 2024
Top tech news today: Crypto investments in U.S. Congress, Zuckerberg faces lawsuits over child harm, and Kioxia’s December IPO are among the latest headlines, alongside U.S.-China chip tensions 1. Crypto industry bets on congressional races The U.S. crypto sector is heavily…
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US lawmaker requests sale details of China’s semiconductor equipment imports
What happened China hardliners in Congress are calling on five global semiconductor manufacturing firms to provide details of their sales to China. Companies on list including U.S. firms KLA, LAM, Applied Materials, as well as Japan-based Tokyo Electron and Dutch ASML. Washington…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Audi’s new electric concept car in China debuts without four-ring logo
What happened Audi and its Chinese partner, SAIC Motor Corporation, jointly announced the launch of a new brand in China—AUDI, which will forgo the iconic four-ring emblem. Instead, it will adopt the fully capitalised letters “AUDI” as its brand identifier. AUDI unveiled its…
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Australia plans to ban children under 16 from using social media
What happened Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (Nov. 7) that Australia will pass new laws to ban children under 16 from using social media. And vowed to crack down on tech giants that fail to protect vulnerable users. Albanese stated that uncontrolled…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
DE-CIX and GCX forge partnership to boost subsea connectivity
What happened DE-CIX and Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) have formed a partnership to enhance international connectivity. This collaboration allows DE-CIX India to leverage GCX’s subsea cable infrastructure, which spans regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. The…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Qualcomm shares rise as its forecast beats estimates
What happened Chip designer Qualcomm forecasted on Wednesday that sales and profit for the current quarter would top Wall Street’s expectations, sending its shares up 8.5 percent in after-hours trading. This boost is due to the company benefiting from a surge in flagship…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
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 media use for children under 16. This policy is setting a global precedent. Albanese said at a press conference, “Social…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
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 beyond ad hoc funding to a more structured, medium-term support plan. This proposal is rooted in the growing recognition…
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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 collected sensitive personal information about Facebook users, including their political views and sexual orientation, and…
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US needs to strike at Chinese chipmaker for national security
What happened US lawmaker Mike Gallagher is calling for tougher action against SMIC, a major Chinese chipmaker, over national security concerns. Gallagher, who leads the House Select Committee on China, believes that SMIC could be linked to China’s military, which could pose a…
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Top tech news today: November 6, 2024
Top tech news today: FTC sues fintech app Dave, RIPE seeks volunteers for NomCom, and Keppel secures AI-ready data center in Japan.Top Tech News; Tech News Summaries FTC sues fintech app Dave over misleading ads The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against the fintech…
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
SK Telecom unveils exciting revolutionary AI superhighway
What happened SK Telecom announced on Monday (November 4) that it will develop an AI data center hub in South Korea. CEO Young Sang Ryu outlined the vision, calling it an “AI infrastructure highway” for the Asia-Pacific region. This project will focus on creating an integrated AI…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
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 government’s strategy to strengthen its digital infrastructure and enhance its role in the global tech market. A large portion of…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
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 use this funding to speed up the development of its autonomous driving systems and compete more effectively with Tesla in the…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: November 5, 2024
Top tech news today: Crypto stablecoin network launch, Foxconn’s $80 million chip investment in Vietnam, and ADNOC’s groundbreaking use of AI in the energy sector. 1. Crypto firms launch global stablecoin network A group of crypto companies, including Robinhood and Kraken, has…
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SPH Media’s restructuring cut 10% of its tech staff
What happened SPH Media, a leading media company in Singapore, announced on November 4 that it was laying off 34 employees and restructuring the company’s technology division. The layoffs will affect technical staff across teams and levels, representing about 10 percent of the…
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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 strengthen its development of smart driving solutions. DeepRoute.ai aims to drive mass adoption of its system in cars before Tesla…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
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 could impact Taiwanese chipmakers. CEO Rick Tsai recently highlighted MediaTek’s commitment to strict compliance to reassure…