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
IMF Downgrades Asian Growth Forecasts Amid Trade Chaos
In a world where markets crave clarity, the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reads more like a warning signal. On Tuesday, the IMF revised its 2025 economic growth projections for Asia’s powerhouse economies — and it wasn’t pretty. China’s GDP is now expected to grow at just
Samsung & LG Challenge India’s E-Waste Recycling Policy in Court
Two of South Korea’s tech titans — Samsung and LG — have taken India’s government to court, challenging a newly implemented e-waste recycling policy they say could severely impact their bottom lines. The companies have filed lawsuits in the Delhi High Court, aiming to overturn new rules that mandate higher
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
Wikipedia Takes India’s Takedown Order to Supreme Court
The Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, has taken its fight for free speech to India’s Supreme Court. It is challenging an order that requires the online encyclopedia to remove a page discussing its legal battle with Indian news agency ANI. Wikimedia argues that complying with the directive would set a
