Former World Bank President Urges China To Release Food And Fertiliser Stockpiles Amid Global Supply Crisis
Former World Bank president David Malpass has urged China to reduce its stockpiling of food and fertiliser, arguing that the country could help ease growing global shortages linked to disruptions…
Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India’s First Space Tech Unicorn Ahead Of Vikram-1 Launch
Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace has become the country’s first space technology unicorn after raising $60 million in new funding ahead of the planned orbital debut of its Vikram-1 rocket in…
Lachy Groom Invests $20 Million In Indian Home Services Startup Pronto
Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom committed $20 million to Indian startup Pronto after spending just 20 minutes with the company’s founder during their first meeting earlier this year, as the…
Samsung Reaches $1 Trillion Valuation As AI Chip Demand Drives Share Surge
Samsung’s market valuation crossed $1 trillion on Wednesday after shares of the South Korean technology company climbed more than 10%, as rising demand for artificial intelligence chips continued to lift…
Sri Lanka Investigates Missing Postal Payment Amid Suspected Cyberattacks On Government Funds
Sri Lanka is investigating a missing payment of about $625,000 intended for the U.S. Postal Service, as authorities examine a series of suspected cyber incidents affecting government financial transactions. Missing…
SoftBank Plans Roze AI Venture To Automate Data Center Construction With IPO Target
SoftBank is preparing a new company focused on automating data center construction, as it seeks to expand its role in infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and large-scale computing. New Venture And…
Australia Proposes Levy On Tech Platforms To Fund News Industry Under New Bargaining Law
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would require major technology platforms to pay for news content or face a levy on local revenues, marking a renewed effort to regulate how…
Anta Expands Globally As Chinese Sportswear Giant Challenges Nike And Adidas
Anta is accelerating its international expansion, building on decades of manufacturing expertise and acquisitions as it seeks to compete with global leaders such as Nike and Adidas. Origins In China’s…
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Forcing Unwind Of Cross Border AI Deal
National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta’s planned acquisition of Manus, ordering both parties to unwind the deal in a move that affects a major cross-border transaction in the…
Chinese EV Makers See Rising Global Demand As Fuel Prices Increase Amid Iran Conflict
A surge in fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran has driven increased global demand for electric vehicles, with Chinese manufacturers expanding orders and activity across international markets while…
India Metro Expansion Faces Low Ridership As Costs Connectivity And Planning Limit Usage
India’s rapid metro expansion is facing lower-than-expected ridership across multiple cities, with new lines such as Mumbai’s Aqua Line operating far below projections despite significant public investment. Mumbai Aqua Line…
Autonomous Robot Wins Beijing Half Marathon With 50 Minute Finish As Performance Improves Sharply From Prior Year
An autonomous humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, marking a significant improvement in robotic running performance compared to previous competitions. Honor Built Robot…
Airwallex Launches Global Point Of Sale Product To Expand Payments Platform And Compete With Stripe And Adyen
Airwallex has introduced a new point-of-sale product designed to handle in-person payments across multiple countries from a single platform, extending its payments infrastructure into physical retail and increasing competition with…
Flipkart And Amazon Intensify Competition In India’s Rapidly Growing Quick Commerce Market
India’s quick commerce sector is expanding at a rapid pace, with demand surging across platforms, as Flipkart and Amazon accelerate investments in fast-delivery networks. The expansion is increasing competition in…
Japan Targets 30 Percent Global Share As Physical AI Adoption Accelerates Across Industry
Physical AI is emerging as a critical industrial focus in Japan, where demographic pressure and labor shortages are accelerating the deployment of AI-powered robots across manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure, as…
OpenClaw AI Surge In China Drives Adoption, Experimentation And Regulatory Scrutiny
An open-source AI assistant known as OpenClaw has gained rapid traction in China, with users and companies adopting customised versions at scale, even as authorities raise concerns over security and…
Chinese Tech Firms Turn To Hong Kong As Gateway For Global Expansion
Mainland Chinese technology companies are increasingly using Hong Kong as a base to raise capital, test products, and build credibility for overseas expansion, as geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny limit…
Australia Introduces Gambling Ad Restrictions Without Full Ban Amid Industry And Public Debate
Australia has announced new restrictions on gambling advertising, limiting when and where ads can appear and who can feature in them, while stopping short of implementing a full ban despite…
SK Hynix Plans US Listing To Boost Valuation And Fund AI Memory Expansion
SK hynix has confidentially filed for a U.S. listing that could raise between $10 billion and $14 billion, as the company seeks to address a valuation gap and secure funding…
Indian Farmers Turn To Dragon Fruit As Crop Gains Traction And Investment
Farmers in India are increasingly adopting dragon fruit cultivation as a higher-return alternative to traditional crops, with new entrants and researchers driving its expansion across multiple regions. Arun Srinivas is…