Adnan Rasheed

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China investment opportunities open for US companies as services sector expands

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U.S. companies exploring China investment opportunities in the services sector

BEIJING — China is planning to expand market access, particularly in the services sector, offering new investment opportunities to foreign companies including those from the United States, senior Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang said Tuesday.  The announcement, made through a statement from the Ministry of Commerce, reflects Beijing’s ongoing efforts to strengthen economic engagement with … Read more

Trump’s shutdown win sparks health care crisis, leaving Republicans with tough political fallout

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President Donald Trump speaks at the White House after ending the government shutdown, facing questions over health care subsidies and political fallout.

WASHINGTON — What President Donald Trump hailed as a victory in ending the latest government shutdown is quickly turning into a political and policy test for Republicans.  With Democrats failing to secure an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, millions of Americans now face soaring health insurance costs and the GOP suddenly owns … Read more

South Korea delays decision on Google map data export amid security review

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Exterior of South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport with a Google Maps-style map of the Korean Peninsula in the background, representing the Google map data export South Korea issue.

SEOUL — South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday it has once again delayed its decision on Google’s request to export detailed South Korean map data for use on overseas servers, citing incomplete documentation and unresolved security issues. The ministry’s National Geographic Information Institute (NGII) granted the U.S. technology giant 60 additional … Read more

Taiwan chip industry strengthens its defence amid rising tensions, Tsai tells Berlin peace conference

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Taiwan chip industry strengthens its defence as Tsai Ing-wen highlights semiconductor sector’s global importance at Berlin peace conference

BERLIN — Taiwan’s world leading chip industry has become both an economic engine and a strategic shield, former President Tsai Ing-wen told an audience at the Berlin Freedom Conference on Monday. “Our high tech sector, particularly in semiconductors, has become an indispensable part of the global economy,” Tsai said. “In an age where AI also … Read more

Microsoft OpenAI Transparency Under Scrutiny as Investors Seek Clearer Disclosures

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Microsoft and OpenAI partnership handshake image symbolizing corporate collaboration and Microsoft OpenAI transparency

Microsoft’s relationship with artificial intelligence firm OpenAI remains under increasing scrutiny as questions arise over transparency and governance.  While the tech giant has disclosed that OpenAI qualifies as an “equity method investment” in its financial statements signifying significant influence investors and analysts say the disclosures fall short of fully explaining the depth and nature of … Read more

Asia-Pacific markets rebound as South Korea’s Kospi leads recovery after AI sell off

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Asia-Pacific markets rebound with South Korea’s Kospi leading gains after AI driven sell off

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Monday, recovering from last week’s sharp declines prompted by artificial intelligence valuation concerns.  Investors across the region focused on fresh inflation data from China and policy signals from Japan as they sought stability amid global market jitters. South Korea’s Kospi index surged 2.76 percent, led by gains in banks and insurance … Read more

India data centre boom faces water and energy challenges amid AI growth

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“Modern data centre facility in India representing the India data centre boom and AI infrastructure growth

New Delhi — The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in India is fueling unprecedented growth in the country’s data centre sector, attracting billions in investments even as concerns rise over water and energy sustainability. Data centres facilities that house servers, IT infrastructure, and network equipment essential for digital services have become the backbone of India’s … Read more

China chip export curbs lifted as Beijing eases trade tensions with Europe

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A detailed close-up of a semiconductor wafer being inspected in a high-tech fabrication facility, representing China chip export curbs easing for carmakers.

BEIJING — China has lifted export restrictions on computer chips essential for car manufacturing, a move that industry officials say could ease months of uncertainty for European automakers and signal a modest thaw in global trade tensions. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Sunday it had granted exemptions for exports made by Chinese owned semiconductor firm … Read more

Government shutdown: Democratic senators back bipartisan deal to reopen US government

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Democratic senators meet amid efforts to end government shutdown

WASHINGTON — A group of moderate Democratic senators on Sunday signaled readiness to vote for a bipartisan spending package to reopen the federal government, fracturing their party’s unity and potentially ending the longest shutdown in US history. After emerging from a closed door meeting, Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Angus King of Maine … Read more

China suspends export ban on gallium, germanium and antimony to the US

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Cargo ship loaded with colorful containers at a busy Chinese port, representing China’s suspension of export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S.

Beijing — China has temporarily suspended its ban on exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the United States, marking a notable de-escalation in the countries’ yearlong trade restrictions over critical minerals used in semiconductors and defense technologies. The Ministry of Commerce announced Sunday that it would lift the restrictions on “dual use items” related … Read more