Netherlands Seizes Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
THE HAGUE – In a rare and forceful intervention, the Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor firm headquartered in the Netherlands, citing “serious governance shortcomings” and threats to Europe’s economic and technological security. The move underscores the … Continue reading Netherlands Seizes Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
Germany Opens Antitrust Investigation into Temu:
BERLIN — Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has launched an official antitrust investigation into Temu, one of the world’s fastest-growing online shopping platforms. The regulator suspects the Chinese-owned marketplace of imposing unlawful pricing restrictions on merchants selling to German consumers … Continue reading Germany Opens Antitrust Investigation into Temu:
Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism
MACAU — Macau, long famed as the world’s largest gambling hub, is casting itself in a new light: as a destination for healthcare tourism. This week, the city inaugurated iRad Hospital, a “resort hospital” inside the Studio City integrated resort, … Continue reading Macau: Gambling Hub Bets Big on Medical Tourism
“Natural Language Search” – a major boost for travelers
BANGKOK – With iOS 26, Apple is rolling out a significant update to Apple Maps, powered by its Apple Intelligence engine. The standout feature is natural language search, which lets users phrase queries just as they would speak, e.g. “Find … Continue reading “Natural Language Search” – a major boost for travelers
China: Visa Program to Attract Global Talent
BEIJING – China this week began rolling out a new visa category designed to attract young foreign science and technology graduates, a move analysts say could bolster Beijing’s hand in its intensifying rivalry with Washington. The initiative, known as the … Continue reading China: Visa Program to Attract Global Talent