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Chinese Cyberattack Targets U.S. Broadband Providers and Wiretap Systems

Chinese hackers infiltrated the networks of U.S. broadband providers, accessing systems used by the federal government for court-authorized wiretapping, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The intrusion, targeting networks…

Taiwan’s New AML Laws Put Crypto Firms on Notice

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan has introduced a set of new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations that local virtual asset service providers (VASPs) must comply with by 2025. This…

Palworld Pushes Mobile Launch Despite Nintendo Lawsuit

Palworld, the creature-catching game often referred to as “Pokémon with guns,” is pressing forward with its mobile launch plans, despite a patent infringement lawsuit from Nintendo. The indie developer Pocketpair…

WuXi AppTec Explores Sale of Key Units Amid U.S. Restrictions

China’s WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics are considering the sale of parts of their pharmaceutical operations as U.S. national security concerns tighten restrictions on Chinese biotech firms. WuXi AppTec is…

Banks to Join SWIFT Digital Asset Trials in 2025

Banks across North America, Europe, and Asia are gearing up to participate in upcoming trials involving digital assets organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). On October…

Aptos Labs Enters Japan Through HashPalette Acquisition

Aptos Labs, the developer behind the Aptos Network, has taken a significant step to expand its presence in Asia by signing an agreement to acquire HashPalette, a Japanese non-fungible token…

Tesla and Chinese Automakers Face Increased EU Tariffs on EV Imports

The European Commission plans to impose additional tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, in response to an anti-subsidy investigation. These tariffs, set to supplement the EU’s standard 10%…

KKR Explores Potential Takeover Bid for Chip Equipment Maker ASMPT

U.S. private equity firm KKR is reportedly considering a takeover bid for ASMPT, a Hong Kong-listed chip equipment maker. The report, initially shared by Bloomberg News, cites sources familiar with…

Australian Federal Police ‘Decipher’ Seed Phrase to Access Suspect’s $6.4 Million in Cryptocurrency

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently announced that they successfully “deciphered” a seed phrase, allowing them to access $6.4 million (approximately 9.3 million Australian dollars) in cryptocurrency linked to a…

Nintendo Opens New Museum in Kyoto Celebrating 135 Years

Nintendo has launched a new museum in Kyoto, showcasing 135 years of history, from its beginnings as a playing card company to its current status as a global entertainment powerhouse.…

China Invests Over $100 Billion in Overseas Clean Energy Projects, Research Finds

Chinese firms have invested over $100 billion in overseas clean energy technology projects since 2023, according to research from Australian group Climate Energy Finance (CEF). The substantial investments aim to…

Nio and Monolith Join Forces for Real-Time AI Testing of EV Batteries

Nio has partnered with Monolith, a UK-based artificial intelligence software startup, to enhance real-time testing and improvement of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Leveraging Nio’s battery swapping service in Europe,…

Huawei Announces Meng Wanzhou as New Rotating Chairperson

Huawei announced that Meng Wanzhou has officially taken over as the rotating chairperson of the company for the next six months, replacing Eric Xu. Meng, who is the daughter of…

Indonesia’s Postal Service Introduces NFT-Enabled Postage Stamps

Pos Indonesia, the national postal service of Indonesia, has pioneered its first postage stamps integrated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blending age-old traditions with cutting-edge blockchain technology. The announcement made via…

China appeals to WTO over Canada’s new tariffs on EVs and metal imports

China has filed an appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge Canada’s tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminum products. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced this…

Apple faces production challenges after Tata plant fire in India

Apple may need to source critical iPhone components from China after a fire at Tata Group’s plant in southern India caused significant production disruptions, according to industry insiders. The fire…

Oracle plans major $6.5 billion cloud investment in Malaysia

Oracle plans to invest over $6.5 billion to establish its first public cloud region in Malaysia, marking one of the largest single technology investments in the country to date. This…

Google commits $1 billion to build data center and boost AI growth in Thailand

Google announced Monday a $1 billion investment in Thailand, equivalent to 36 billion Thai baht, aimed at establishing a new data center and expanding cloud infrastructure within the country. This…

Kasikornbank Introduces Thailand’s First Licensed Digital Asset Custodian

Thailand’s Kasikornbank (KBank), the second-largest bank in the country by assets, has announced the launch of orbix Custodian, marking the establishment of Thailand’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The orbix…

India Aims to Fabricate First Semiconductor by 2026 Amid Major U.S. Tech Investments

India is set to produce its first semiconductor chip within two years, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who shared the update during an interview with CNBC. This announcement coincides…