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Beijing, 31 July 2026 – Chinese military-linked researchers have reportedly used US-developed artificial-intelligence models to help train defence-related systems, exposing the widening gap between national-security restrictions and the…
Seoul, 31 July 2026 – South Korea’s stock market has swung from severe losses to a record-breaking rebound, exposing the risks created by heavy concentration in two semiconductor…
Hanoi, 31 July 2026 – Chinese surgical-robot manufacturers are entering Vietnam, challenging established Western suppliers in a healthcare market seeking advanced treatment at more accessible cost. The expansion…
Singapore, 31 July 2026 – Fashion retailer Love, Bonito has warned customers to remain alert for scams after a data breach, placing cybersecurity and consumer trust at the…
Shanghai, 31 July 2026 – Chinese artificial-intelligence developer MiniMax has released its H3 video model, adding another product to a fast-moving contest over generative media. The launch positions…
Kuala Lumpur, 31 July 2026 – Semiconductor-linked shares on Bursa Malaysia advanced as a powerful rebound in Asian technology stocks restored appetite for companies exposed to artificial intelligence…
Seoul, 31 July 2026 – Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged as South Korea’s technology market rebounded from a punishing sell-off, restoring investor appetite for the…
Cupertino, 31 July 2026 – Apple delivered quarterly revenue and profit above expectations, but its forward revenue outlook fell short of market targets as component constraints limited the…
Seattle, 31 July 2026 – Amazon raised its investment plans after stronger cloud sales reinforced demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The market welcomed the acceleration, but the expanded capital…
Jakarta, 31 July 2026 – Telkom Indonesia is weighing a sale of its venture-capital arm, which manages about US$830 million, as state-linked companies reassess capital allocation and portfolio…
