SK Hynix Achieves Record Quarterly Profit in 6 Years, Driven by AI Chip Dominance
SK Hynix, a leading global memory chipmaker, announced that its second-quarter profits have reached the highest level in six years, thanks to its strong position in the advanced memory chip…
Chinese AI Video Model Allegedly Censors Politically Sensitive Content
A new video-generating AI model named Kling, developed by Beijing-based Kuaishou, is now widely accessible. However, it appears to censor politically sensitive topics linked to its country of origin, China.…
LG Energy Solution Lowers Earnings Forecast Amid Sluggish EV Demand; Shares Plummet
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) has issued a warning about a revenue decline for this year, projecting a drop of over 20%. The company attributes this decline…
Indian Finance Minister Overlooks Crypto Tax Reduction Requests in 2024 Budget
During the presentation of the 2024 Union Budget on July 23, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made no mention of cryptocurrencies, leaving the existing taxation structure unchanged. This decision was…
Baidu’s Robotaxi Vision Faces Scrutiny Despite Recent Stock Surge
China’s rapid adoption of autonomous driving technology is not generating the expected optimism for Baidu Inc., as analysts struggle to identify a new growth catalyst for the company. Baidu’s shares,…
Hex Trust Secures Preliminary Approval for Payment Institution License in Singapore
Hex Trust, a leading digital asset custodian, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by obtaining in-principle approval from Singapore’s financial regulator for a major payment institution (MPI) license. This development…
DeepL Expands AI Translation Services with Traditional Chinese Launch in Asia
German artificial intelligence translation startup DeepL has launched traditional Chinese as a language option, aiming to expand its footprint in Asia. DeepL, valued at $2 billion, focuses on providing translation…
Waymo-Zeekr Launches Robotaxi Service in San Francisco
Waymo has started testing a new robotaxi model on the public roads of San Francisco, developed in partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr. Currently, Waymo has a small fleet…
Foxconn Commits $138 Million to Establish New Business Headquarters in China
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker and Apple’s biggest iPhone assembler, announced on Wednesday its plans to invest 1 billion yuan ($137.5 million) to construct a new business…
Nvidia Approves Samsung’s HBM3 Chips for China-Market Processors
Samsung Electronics’ fourth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM3) chips have been approved by Nvidia for use in its processors for the first time, according to three individuals familiar with the situation.…
Samsung Electronics and Union Talks End in Stalemate
Samsung Electronics and representatives of its largest workers’ union in South Korea, currently on strike, met on Tuesday, but the talks ended without results, according to the union. Ongoing Strike…
SoftBank CEO Unveils Revolutionary Vision for Self-Driving Cars
Masayoshi Son, the visionary leader of SoftBank, is setting his sights on a new frontier: self-driving cars. Known for his bold investments and transformative ideas, Son is now working on…
Seoul Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Kakao Founder
A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for Brian Kim, the founder of South Korean internet giant Kakao, on allegations of stock price manipulation related to the company’s takeover…
Hong Kong Innovator John Fan Set to Transform AI Smart Glasses Industry
John Fan Chin-Chiang, a notable figure in the development of mini displays for the US military, is now shifting his focus to smart glasses. His Hong Kong-based company, Solos Technology,…
Upcoming Half of 2024 Predicted as Ethereum’s Most Bullish Phase Due to Ether ETFs, Expert Claims
As the Ethereum ecosystem gears up for a potentially transformative period, the anticipated introduction of the first spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could herald its most bullish phase yet. According…
Chinese Team Leverages Quantum Technology to Track Electrons in Superconductors
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a quantum computer capable of simulating the movement of electrons in solid-state materials. This achievement could pave the way for applications that surpass…
Asia’s First Inverse Bitcoin ETF Set for Launch in Hong Kong
On July 23, the financial landscape in Hong Kong is set to expand with the launch of the CSOP Bitcoin Future Daily (-1x) Inverse Product (7376.HK), marking Asia’s first foray…
Philippines Begins Phasing Out Offshore Gaming Hubs
The Philippines’ gaming regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), announced on Tuesday that it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms. This move is in response to…
Japanese Supermarkets Use AI to Boost Staff Smiles and Speech Tones
Japanese supermarket chain AEON has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system to evaluate and standardize employees’ smiles, reigniting discussions about workplace harassment. On July 1, AEON announced it had become…
Next Year’s iPhones to Miss Out on TSMC’s Advanced 2nm Chips
A well-known leaker, known as 手机晶片达人 or “mobile phone chip expert,” has dismissed claims that next year’s iPhones will feature 2nm chips from TSMC. In a post on Weibo, the…