Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Stumbles Over ASEAN
WASHINGTON – In a tense and revealing moment during the confirmation hearing for the Trump administration’s newly nominated Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, struggled to name the ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The exchange … Continue reading Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Stumbles Over ASEAN
Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary Tiny AI Supercomputer
SANTA CLARA/USA – In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence and robotics, NVIDIA has unveiled its latest innovation—a compact AI supercomputer designed to deliver a staggering 70 trillion operations per second (TOPS) at an accessible … Continue reading NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary Tiny AI Supercomputer
China Announces Stringent Mineral Export Restrictions
BEIJING – In a bold response to the escalating tech trade war, China has unveiled its most stringent set of export controls yet on critical minerals, signaling a dramatic shift in global supply chains that could have far-reaching economic and … Continue reading China Announces Stringent Mineral Export Restrictions
TSMC to build three chip factories in Arizona
WASHINGTON – TSMC Arizona Corporation (TSMC Arizona), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), has been awarded up to $6.6 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentive Program for commercial manufacturing facilities, the U.S. Department of Commerce … Continue reading TSMC to build three chip factories in Arizona
Supersonic Dream Shattered: Exosonic Files for Bankruptcy
TORRANCE/USA — In a stunning blow to the future of commercial aviation, Exosonic, the ambitious startup that aimed to revolutionize air travel with supersonic passenger flights, has filed for bankruptcy. Despite raising millions in funding and making significant strides in … Continue reading Supersonic Dream Shattered: Exosonic Files for Bankruptcy
Apple opens large research lab in Shenzhen
SHENZHEN – In an unexpected turn of events, Apple Inc. has inaugurated a state-of-the-art research lab in Shenzhen, China, the very heart of Chinese technological innovation and a stone’s throw from Huawei’s headquarters. This move comes amidst a backdrop of … Continue reading Apple opens large research lab in Shenzhen
China’s Leap in Semiconductor Sovereignty
BEIJING – In a significant stride toward semiconductor independence, China’s JFS Laboratory in Wuhan has achieved a groundbreaking development in silicon photonics technology. This advancement, as reported by the South China Morning Post, marks a pivotal moment for China’s chip … Continue reading China’s Leap in Semiconductor Sovereignty
Global Markets in Turmoil: Effects on Asian economy
TOKYO/WASHINGTON – The global financial landscape has been rocked by a series of unexpected events that have sent shockwaves through stock markets around the world. The United States, long considered a bastion of economic stability, is now grappling with the … Continue reading Global Markets in Turmoil: Effects on Asian economy
UNITREE’s G1 Model Disrupts Robotics Market
HANGZHOU/WALTHAM – Boston Dynamics has long been at the forefront of robotics innovation, particularly known for its advanced and dynamic robots that have captured public imagination. However, the landscape of robotics is highly competitive and constantly evolving. While Boston Dynamics … Continue reading UNITREE’s G1 Model Disrupts Robotics Market