Samsung Expands OLED Manufacturing with $1.8 Billion Vietnam Investment
Samsung Display Co, a unit of Samsung Electronics, plans to invest an additional $1.8 billion in Vietnam to expand its OLED display manufacturing operations. The new facility, dedicated to producing…
Xiaomi Requests India to Retract Report Alleging Flipkart Collusion
Xiaomi has requested that India’s antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), recall its report on Walmart’s Flipkart, claiming it contains sensitive commercial data, according to two sources familiar…
Taiwan Accuses China of Being the Real Hackers Amid Cyber Allegations
Taiwan’s government has dismissed China’s accusations that it is responsible for cyberattacks, asserting instead that China is the true perpetrator of global hacking activities. Senior Taiwanese officials responded on Tuesday…
Vietnam and U.S. Companies Agree on Energy, AI, and Data Center Deals
Vietnamese and U.S. companies have entered into several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting collaboration in energy, artificial intelligence, and data center development, according to the Vietnamese government on…
China urges vigilance over alleged Taiwanese cyberattacks
China’s national security ministry has accused a Taiwanese hacking group, Anonymous 64, of conducting cyberattacks against targets in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. In a blog post on Monday,…
Indian Startup Physics Wallah Raises $210 Million and Achieves $2.8 Billion Valuation
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah secured a $2.8 billion valuation following a $210 million funding round, the company revealed on Friday. The round was led by Hornbill Capital, with Lightspeed…
Qualcomm in early discussions to acquire Intel, insiders say
Qualcomm has reportedly approached Intel to discuss a potential acquisition, according to sources familiar with the situation. This move, initiated by Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, marks an effort to explore…
TSMC and Samsung Explore Chip Manufacturing Projects in UAE
Two of the largest global chipmakers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics, are in discussions about building semiconductor plants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a…
Chinese AI Driving Technology Firm Expands Globally from Hong Kong Base
Hong Kong’s proactive approach to fostering innovation has led to significant growth opportunities for companies like Uisee, a leading Chinese autonomous driving technology firm. The city’s strategic position, combined with…
YouTube Introduces Ads When Videos Are Paused
Google has introduced a new advertising method on YouTube, placing ads on the screen when users pause videos. A YouTube communications manager shared with The Verge that advertisers have responded…
Samsung Files Lawsuit Against Indian Labour Union Amid Escalating Strike
Samsung Electronics’ legal battle with its Indian labour union over an 11-day strike at its Tamil Nadu home appliances factory is escalating, as revealed by recent court documents. The company…
Limited Stock of Huawei’s Mate XT Leaves Fans Disappointed on Launch Day
Huawei’s newly launched $2,800 Mate XT tri-foldable phone has left many of its loyal fans disappointed, as the device was not available for walk-in customers on its release day. The…
Alibaba unveils over 100 new AI models in push for global dominance
Alibaba has released over 100 new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models, significantly expanding its AI offerings in a bid to compete with major players in both China and the U.S.…
Nio Introduces Affordable Onvo L60 SUV in Push to Compete with Tesla
Nio has introduced a new brand, Onvo, with its first vehicle, the L60 SUV, priced aggressively to compete with Tesla. The L60 starts at 149,900 Chinese yuan ($21,210) when purchased…
Tesla and Nvidia Boost Nasdaq to One of Its Best Days in 2024
The Nasdaq surged 2.5% on Thursday, marking one of its strongest performances in 2024, following a key Federal Reserve rate cut. Investors flocked to tech stocks, with Tesla and Nvidia…
LinkedIn Quietly Opts Users into AI Data Training Without Consent
LinkedIn is using personal data from its users to train generative AI models, according to recent reports. Without explicit consent, the platform has automatically opted users into this process. According…
China Faces Struggles in Developing Domestic Nvidia Rival
Chinese companies are ramping up their efforts to develop an alternative to Nvidia’s AI chips, but significant hurdles remain. The U.S. sanctions, coupled with Nvidia’s dominance in AI chip technology,…
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Supply H3 Rockets for Eutelsat Launches by 2027
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has secured a deal to provide multiple H3 rocket launches for France’s Eutelsat Group starting in 2027. This contract represents a significant achievement for Japan’s…
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Expand E-Commerce in Southeast Asia
YouTube and Shopee have partnered to launch an online shopping service in Indonesia, with plans to expand across Southeast Asia. This collaboration allows users to purchase items showcased on YouTube…
MrBeast and Amazon Face Lawsuit from Beast Games Contestants
A group of five unnamed contestants has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and Amazon over their involvement in the planned competition show, Beast Games. Filed on September…