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Asia-Pacific market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across Asia-Pacific internet infrastructure markets. BTW.
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Google Pixel’s new series set to launch
OUR TAKEGoogle’s Pixel devices have increasingly asserted their dominance, emerging as the top Android brand in Japan and making notable inroads in North America and Australia. The upcoming Pixel 9 series exemplifies this progress with its advanced hardware and photography…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027
Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured substantial investments and loans, guaranteeing its financial stability and progression towards certification for the eVTOL…
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Nvidia tailors AI chips for China market under U.S. export controls
OUR TAKEThis movement could help Enflame, which is backed by Chinese companies such as Huawei and Tencent, grab a bigger share of the market for advanced AI processors.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What happened Nvidia is developing a version of its Blackwell family of AI chips, called…
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Australia on alert: Cyber scams emerge following global outage
The Australian Signals Directorate has issued an alert on the appearance of malicious websites and code after a global digital outage. The digital outage has had a wide-reaching impact on various sectors, including banking and aviation. CrowdStrike has released a fix currently…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
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…
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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…
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U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute
OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…
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Paytm’s loss widens as regulatory action continues to bite
OUR TAKEPaytm, a popular Indian fintech company, continued to suffer financial setbacks after its net loss doubled to $100 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Faced with stringent regulatory measures from the Reserve Bank of India, which almost shut down its banking…
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US leadership ready for collateral damage in China tech war
OUR TAKEThese planned restrictions could hurt ASML and major U.S. tech giants, while China may use the opportunity to enhance its R&D capabilities and reduce reliance on Western technology, making the effectiveness of the restrictions uncertain.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What…
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India’s first unicorn sets sights on IPO after returning home
OUR TAKEInMobi, a Mumbai-based mobile advertising company, is targeting an IPO in India in the second half of 2025, following its strategic decision to move its headquarters back to India from Singapore earlier this year. The move, spearheaded by founder Naveen Tewari, aims to…
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Asia-Pacific gains from World Radiocommunication Conference
The latest World Radiocommunication Conference advanced the Asia-Pacific region’s radio spectrum development.
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U.S. trade fears over China spark $500B chip stock slide
Wall Street’s semiconductor index lost over $500 billion on Wednesday due to reports of potential U.S. export restrictions on China. Intel, a major beneficiary of the U.S. Chips Act with $52.7 billion in subsidies, may gain from geopolitical tensions but faces concerns over…
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Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia AI chips to China
Google and Microsoft are sidestepping U.S. sanctions by offering Nvidia’s powerful AI chips to Chinese companies via overseas data centres.
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US mulls tougher trade curbs in chip crackdown on China
OUR TAKEThe Biden administration is considering imposing tough new trade restrictions on foreign companies that supply semiconductor technology to China. The potential move, known as the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR), is aimed at curbing the activities of companies such as…
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ASML shines bright in Q2 with bookings rise on AI demand
ASML announced better-than-expected earnings for Q2 of 2024 today on strong sales to China and with an increase in new bookings. Fouquet said 2024 is embarked as a “transition year” where ASML aims to maintain steady performance in preparation for a robust 2025.
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ASML Q2 results show massive new orders for chips
OUR TAKEThe surge in ASML’s new orders, fueled by the booming demand for AI chips, highlights the intense race for technological dominance in the global semiconductor market. While China’s robust appetite for older-generation equipment showcases resilience in the face of…
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Shopee Thailand enhances shopping experience with Meta partnership
Shopee Thailand and Meta integrate Shopee’s catalogues into Messenger, enhancing sales and customer engagement with AI for Thai language.