South Korea’s Ex-Leader Yoon Returns to Jail as the Martial Law Investigation Speeds Up
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained again on Thursday, placed in a solitary cell with basic food, after prosecutors secured a new detention warrant related to his attempted martial law last year. The Seoul Central District Court approved the warrant, citing concerns that Yoon might destroy evidence.
Adani Refutes Bribery Claims, Eyes Green Energy Boom
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire, addressed shareholders this week, again denying any wrongdoing in the face of U.S. bribery allegations. At the Adani Group‘s meeting, Gautam Adani said that no one from the company has been charged under U.S. law. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), following a 2024 indictment involving
Taiwan Added Huawei and SMIC to its Trade Blacklist
Taiwan added two leading tech companies, China’s Huawei and SMIC, to the restricted list, which aligns with U.S. export control. This will lead to tension with Beijing and impact China’s goal of developing Artificial Intelligence chips. Taiwan’s “strategic high-tech commodities entity list” was confirmed by the island’s international trade administration,
Best Emulators for Low-end PC: Don’t Let PC Specs Stop You
Do you find yourself tired of playing games on your smartphone? The small screen can make a frustrating experience, especially when your phone slows down or hangs. Isn’t it time to enhance your gaming experience? You might want to consider playing on a PC, but since Android games don’t run
Pakistan Allocated Electricity for Bitcoin Mining Data Centres
The Pakistan government took an important step toward transforming the country into a leading power in digital advancement, allotting 2,000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, as the country will legalise cryptocurrency to attract foreign investment. Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, said on
Why Empathy Outranks Product Obsession?
In the high-stakes world of startups, innovation is often portrayed as a race, where speed, disruption, and product brilliance reign supreme. But as countless ventures have discovered, building fast doesn’t always mean building right. The real question confronting founders today is: Should we obsess over the product, or empathise with
Why CTOs Rarely Become CEOs
In today’s innovation economy, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is rapidly becoming one of the most important roles in the C-suite. Despite that increasing strategic importance, you may be surprised by how few CTOs make it to the corner office. So, the question is – why don’t more CTOs become
UMC Launches $5 Billion Chip Plant in Singapore
Taiwan’s second-largest chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), has just marked a major milestone by opening a cutting-edge semiconductor plant in Singapore. The new facility, worth a whopping $5 billion, is set to bolster UMC’s global production capacity amid a booming demand for advanced chips. Located in the Pasir Ris Wafer
Renault Takes Full Ownership of Indian JV with Nissan
Renault Group announced on Monday that it will acquire the remaining 51% stake in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL), currently held by Nissan Motor Corp, making Renault the sole owner of the company. This move is part of an ongoing restructuring of their partnership. As part of the
It is Never Just Tech: Drive Maximum Value From Technology
Technology, which was earlier a luxury for businesses, has now become an essential part of their operations. Each year, businesses invest a significant amount in advanced technology to maximise their productivity and efficiency. According to Statista.com, in 2023, the software industry spent approximately 19% of its revenue on new technology,
