Australian Watchdog Sues Amazon Over Prime Video Advertising Terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has sued Amazon over claims that it used unfair contract terms to introduce advertising to Prime Video. The regulator alleges that more than one…
India Records Fifth-Driest June Since 1901 as Crop Planting Falls
India recorded its driest June in 12 years and its fifth-driest since nationwide rainfall records began in 1901, according to the India Meteorological Department. Rainfall during the month was 39.8%…
Samsung and SK Hynix Plan $518 Billion Memory Chip Expansion in South Korea
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest about 800 trillion won, or $518 billion, to build four memory chip fabrication plants in southwestern South Korea. The projects form part…
Asian Markets Slide as Investors Reassess AI and Technology Valuations
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday as investors sold technology and semiconductor shares following months of strong gains driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. South Korea experienced some of…
South Korea Announces $576 Billion Chip and AI Investment Drive
South Korea has announced more than $576 billion in planned semiconductor and artificial intelligence investments as it seeks to increase production capacity and spread advanced industries beyond the Seoul metropolitan…
Tata Electronics Confirms Data Breach as Hackers Claim Apple and Tesla Files Were Exposed
Tata Electronics has confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting some of its systems after a hacking group claimed to have stolen more than 630GB of company data. The Indian electronics manufacturer…
Amazon Begins Testing Hindi Version of Alexa+ in India
Amazon is inviting selected customers in India to test a Hindi-language version of Alexa+, its generative AI-powered conversational assistant. The company sent emails asking invited users to complete a Hindi-language…
Dettol Apologises After China Advert Sparks Sexism Backlash
Dettol has apologised and removed an advertisement in China after its attempt to criticise sexist attitudes drew widespread condemnation for objectifying women and reinforcing the stereotypes it was meant to…
Japan Raises Visa Fees Fivefold From July 1
Japan will raise its visa issuance fees fivefold from July 1, marking the first increase since 1978. The government said the revised charges reflect decades of inflation and changes in…
Go Plans Robotaxi Expansion After Japan’s Largest IPO of 2026
Japanese taxi-hailing company Go plans to use proceeds from its ¥88.6 billion, or approximately $553 million, initial public offering to expand its robotaxi operations and pursue strategic acquisitions. The company…
Reliance Adds AI to Jio Calls, Apps, and Homes as It Prepares Jio IPO
Reliance Industries has announced a group of AI services designed for phone calls, mobile account management, connected homes, healthcare, education, agriculture, and small businesses. The company plans to distribute them…
CPP Investments Commits ₹70 Billion to CtrlS Data Center Partnership in India
CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion to Indian data center operator CtrlS, combining a direct equity investment with a new joint venture for hyperscale campuses. The partnership will…
India Temporarily Blocks Telegram Ahead of NEET Medical Entrance Re-Test
India has temporarily blocked Telegram nationwide until June 22 after authorities said fraud groups were using the messaging platform to target students before a major medical entrance examination. The restriction…
Respond.io Raises $62.5 Million to Expand AI Messaging Platform Globally
Respond.io has raised $62.5 million in Series B funding as the Malaysia-based company expands its AI-powered customer conversation platform into North America and Europe. Camber Partners led the round, with…
Starbucks Korea to Close Stores Early for History Training After ‘Tank Day’ Campaign
Starbucks Korea will close all its stores early on June 22 so employees can attend mandatory training on South Korean history and social sensitivity. The action follows public criticism of…
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 31-Year High of 1%
The Bank of Japan has raised its policy interest rate from 0.75% to around 1%, the highest level since 1995. The increase follows a rise in global energy prices and…
Sarvam Raises $234 Million at $1.5 Billion Valuation
Indian artificial intelligence company Sarvam has raised $234 million in the first close of a planned $300 million Series B round, valuing the Bengaluru-based company at $1.5 billion. The funding…
India’s Wild Agave Creates New Income And Production Opportunities
Wild agave growing across India’s Deccan Plateau is becoming a source of income for farmers and a raw material for the country’s small but growing agave-based drinks industry. Masapalli Venkatesh…
Netflix Expands Mobile App And Kids’ Games Across Asia-Pacific
Netflix is expanding its refreshed mobile app across Asia-Pacific and adding new children’s games through Netflix Playground. The company outlined the updates during its APAC Product Innovation Showcase, where it…
82 Killed In China’s Worst Coal Mining Disaster In Over 15 Years As Safety Violations Linger
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi on May 22 killed 82 people and injured more than 120, marking China’s worst coal mining disaster in over 15 years…