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China’s leading flash-memory manufacturer, Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), has reportedly started preliminary advisory discussions as part of preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO). According to information submitted to China’s financial regulators, the company has entered a formal pre-IPO guidance......
The SMILE spacecraft, a joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully launched from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, marking the first flagship scientific collaboration between the two space institutions focused on Earth’s magnetosphere. The satellite lifted off......
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the biggest constraint facing the artificial intelligence industry is no longer chip production capacity but access to high bandwidth memory, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to outpace global supply. Speaking during the Dell World conference in Las Vegas, Huang said semiconductor manufacturing is expanding......
Environ 100 billion dollars have been deployed across Asia for climate resilience efforts over the past five years, yet the region continues to face a large annual financing gap of around 200 billion dollars. A new assessment released Monday shows that current investment levels fall far short of what is required to protect economies and communities......
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable and constructive relations with China despite growing political and military tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that Tokyo remains dedicated to pursuing a mutually beneficial relationship with Beijing based......
Global central banks are expected to significantly expand their gold purchases throughout 2026, reinforcing a long-term shift in reserve management strategies. A new outlook from Goldman Sachs projects average monthly acquisitions of around 60 tons, even as gold prices have recently retreated from record highs. The forecast signals sustained......
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Inc has announced the start of mass production of its first robotaxi at its headquarters in Guangzhou, marking a major step toward fully autonomous mobility. The company said it aims to achieve fully driverless operations by early 2027 as it accelerates its development of autonomous driving technology......
Taiwan has said it would welcome a direct phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, as concerns grow in Taipei following recent remarks made after a high-level summit between Washington and Beijing. The statement comes after discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which......
The government of the Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on the export of dolphins, reversing a decision made by the previous administration shortly before it lost power. The previous government had lifted the long-standing restriction under pressure from a private company seeking permission to capture and export dolphins, a move that sparked......
The Australian government has ordered a group of investors linked to China to divest their shares in rare earths producer Northern Minerals, citing national security concerns over foreign influence in a strategically important sector. Authorities in Canberra said the decision aims to protect Australia’s critical minerals industry, particularly......
The number of executions worldwide reached its highest level since 1981 in 2025, according to a new report by Amnesty International, highlighting a significant rise driven mainly by Iran and continued high levels of executions in China. The report estimates that at least 2,707 executions were carried out globally in 2025, excluding China,......
A powerful earthquake struck southern China, killing two people and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as emergency teams rushed to affected areas. The earthquake, measured at magnitude 5.2, hit the Guangxi region and caused significant structural damage in several communities. According to Chinese state media, the earthquake occurred......
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing warned Friday that premium smartphones in China could surpass 10,000 yuan, or roughly $1,400 to $1,500, by the second half of 2026 as memory chip shortages continue driving manufacturing costs sharply higher across the industry. The warning came during a livestream event on May 16 titled “Spend a ‘Max’......
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