TSMC to Invest in 3-Nanometre Chip Production Plant in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to mass-produce advanced 3-nanometre chips in Kumamoto, southern Japan, with an investment of $17 billion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday. According to Yomiuri reports, TSMC has decided to build 3nm production capacity at its second Kumamoto plant and has informed the Japanese government
Top Fintech Companies in India: Driving Growth & Change
India’s Fintech industry has transformed its financial landscape over the past decade and continues to do so. The country has established itself as a global leader in digital finance, supported by rapid innovation, a strong regulatory framework, and widespread consumer adoption. Fintech companies in India have bridged the long-standing gap
Why Are My Alarms So Quiet, and How Do I Fix the Issue?
We all know the feeling of: you’re going to get a good night’s rest as you have to get up early in the morning but the thought of not ringing your alarm may disturb your sleep. It’s frustrating to rely on your alarm that is not ringing properly or the
China’s Travel Warning Hits Japan’s Tourism and Economy Hard
Within days of China advising its citizens against travelling to Japan amid a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service reported an 80% decline in bookings for the rest of the year. The small firm, specialising in group tours mostly for Chinese clients, faces severe repercussions from
Indonesia’s 6.7GW Coal Phase-Out Plan Faces Funding Crisis
Indonesia’s ambitious plan to retire 6.7 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity by 2030 faces significant hurdles due to the lack of funding from wealthy nations, according to the country’s top official overseeing the initiative. A coalition of ten donor countries, known as the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), pledged in
China Services Activity Hits 3-Month Low in October
According to a private survey released on Wednesday, Chinese service activity appears to slow down over the next three months, as a decline in overseas orders is offset by improved domestic demand. Recent data shows a slowdown in growth. The RatingDog China General Services PMI, compiled by S&P Global, decreased
China Products Ready to Re-enter the Indian Market
After a four-year hiatus, India has approved Chinese exports to re-enter the Indian market. The government is working diligently to process pending applications from local companies that want to import electronics components, footwear, everyday household items, steel products, raw materials, and other finished goods. These imports need certification of the
Indonesia Grants TikTok License Renewal After Protests
Indonesia has reinstated TikTok’s local operating license after it shared data requested by the government that was linked to the nationwide protests between late August and September. TikTok provided the requested data on “traffic escalation and TikTok Live monetisation activities” from August 25 to August 30, via an official letter
Fibre-Optic Shutdown Triggers Afghan Connectivity Crisis
A severe communications blackout has struck Afghanistan following the Taliban’s decision to cut fibre-optic connections across several provinces, citing efforts to prevent “vice” as the rationale. According to Netblocks, a cybersecurity and internet governance watchdog, the country’s connectivity has plummeted to just 14% of normal levels, indicating an “intentional disconnection
Vietnam Moves for Trade Deals to Counter US Tariffs
Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, announced that Hanoi is actively pursuing new trade agreements in 2023 to offset the adverse effects of U.S. tariffs on its exports. This effort comes amid concerns that U.S. duties could slash Vietnam’s exports to America by up to 20%, according to the United
