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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

Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub

JAKARTA – Indonesia is fast emerging as a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, thanks to its strategic investments and ambitious plans to become a regional hub for sustainable mobility. In a significant boost to its EV ambitions, … Continue reading Indonesia Races to Become Southeast Asia’s EV Hub

Laos-China Railway: Record Growth in Passenger Volume

VIENTIANE—The Laos-China Railway has reached a significant milestone, transporting a total of 3 million passengers in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 44.4% increase in passenger volume compared to previous years. This surge in ridership highlights the rail … Continue reading Laos-China Railway: Record Growth in Passenger Volume

Devastating Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on Taiwan

TAIPEI – Typhoon Kong-rey, the most powerful storm to directly hit Taiwan in nearly three decades, made landfall on the island’s eastern coast this afternoon, unleashing a torrent of destruction. With winds exceeding 200 km/h at its center, Kong-rey has … Continue reading Devastating Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on Taiwan

BRICS: Path to a new global monetary order?

KAZAN – Recent discussions at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Tatarstan, could set the stage for a new era in the global financial landscape. The debate around a common currency, supplemented by digital payment systems like BRICS Pay and cryptocurrencies, … Continue reading BRICS: Path to a new global monetary order?

Korea Independent Film Festival opens in Berlin

BERLIN – Last Friday, the “Korea Independent Film Festival” (October 25 to November 4) was inaugurated for the eighth time at the historic Babylon cinema in Berlin. This year’s festival features 10 Korean films, consisting of 7 feature films and … Continue reading Korea Independent Film Festival opens in Berlin

Huawei’s NearLink Technology: A Potential Game-Changer

SHENZHEN – In the ever-evolving landscape of wireless technology, a new player has emerged with the potential to redefine connectivity standards. Huawei’s NearLink technology, introduced as a robust alternative to the ubiquitous Bluetooth, is poised to make significant waves across … Continue reading Huawei’s NearLink Technology: A Potential Game-Changer

German-Indian Rapprochement: New Perspectives in New Delhi

NEW DELHI – Berlin and New Delhi are aiming to deepen their trade relations – a venture that was reaffirmed at the recent meeting between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India’s capital, New Delhi. Despite the … Continue reading German-Indian Rapprochement: New Perspectives in New Delhi

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: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition

FRANKFURT—The German airline Lufthansa has officially confirmed that it will temporarily suspend its daily flight service from Frankfurt to Beijing due to intense competition and economic considerations. This decision, which comes into effect with the winter flight schedule on October … Continue reading China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition