Nov. 15, 2023 (San Francisco) - Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted at the potential return of pandas to California during a Wednesday dinner in San Francisco, attended by hundreds of U.S. business leaders. (Photo: National Zoo)
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China Trending U.S.

President Xi Jinping signals return of pandas to California, a possible new panda diplomacy chapter

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted at the potential return of giant pandas to California during a dinner in San [more…]

Binance, a top global cryptocurrency exchange, is poised to launch a new digital platform in Thailand through a joint venture with Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi's Gulf Energy. (Photo: Coincu News)
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Technology Thailand

Gulf Binance charts new territory in Thailand’s crypto landscape

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a groundbreaking stride for the cryptocurrency industry in Thailand, Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange giant, is set to revolutionize the digital asset landscape through [more…]

Rapidus, the Japanese chipmaker, is set to establish a business base in Silicon Valley, paving the way for the mass production of state-of-the-art chips in 2024 through a strategic partnership with IBM. (Photo: EDN)
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Japan Technology U.S.

Rapidus expands into Silicon Valley, paving the way for next-gen chip production

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the United States and tap into the growing demand for cutting-edge semiconductor technology, Japanese chipmaker Rapidus [more…]

Nov. 16, 2023 - Alibaba unexpectedly abandoned its plan to spin off its cloud unit. The Chinese company attributed this surprising reversal to heightened U.S. controls on chip technology. (Photo: PYMNTS)
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China Technology U.S.

Alibaba’s cloud unit makes a U-turn as stormy waters in the face of U.S. chip controls

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Alibaba Group Holding has announced its decision to reverse plans for a full spinoff of its Cloud Intelligence Group. [more…]

Microsoft unveils Azure Maia 100 and Azure Cobalt 100, a game-changer in cloud computing and AI. (Photo: Microsoft)
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Technology U.S.

Microsoft takes a leap into custom silicon for cloud infrastructure with Azure Maia 100 and Cobalt 100 chips, prioritizing AI innovation

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

In a groundbreaking move at its annual developer conference, Ignite, Microsoft took the tech world by storm by revealing its highly-anticipated custom cloud computing chip, [more…]

Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has withdrawn from plans to acquire the Telegraph Media Group with Qatari investment, amid concerns about UK government resistance to investors from the region. (Photo: CDA Architects)
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Business Qatar U.K.

British media mogul alters Telegraph bid as U.K. reluctance to entertain Middle Eastern investors

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

In a strategic move, Jonathan Harold Esmond Vere Harmsworth’s Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has reportedly shifted gears, stepping away from plans to involve [more…]

The Al Mana Group from Qatar is set to allocate over $60 million for investments in Egypt in the coming year, with a primary focus on the automotive sector. (Photo: Daily News Egypt)
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Egypt Qatar Trending

Qatar’s Al Mana Group accelerates economic ties with $60 million investment in Egypt’s automotive sector

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

Cairo, Egypt – In a landmark move aimed at bolstering economic ties, Qatar’s Al Mana Group has revealed plans to inject over $60 million into [more…]

Renault aims to boost revenue for its EV unit Ampere, projecting 10 billion euros ($10.8 billion) by 2025, to reassure skeptical investors before its planned IPO. (Photo: Renault)
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Business France

Renault’s Ampere unit poised for growth amid IPO plans and market challenges

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

In a bid to energize skeptical investors, French carmaker Renault has unveiled ambitious plans for its electric vehicles unit, Ampere. The company projects a substantial [more…]

The U.S. will provide over $550m for a deep-sea terminal in Sri Lanka, seen as a response to China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. (Photo: Xinhua)
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Sri Lanka Trending U.S.

The U.S. intends to build a port terminal in Sri Lanka to counter China’s expanding influence in the Indian Ocean

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

In a strategic move to counterbalance China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean, the United States has announced a substantial financial commitment of over $550 [more…]

Nov. 15, 2023 - Singapore Airlines has recently forged a codeshare agreement with Philippines Airlines, expanding its roster of regional partners. (Photo: Flickr)
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Business Philippines Singapore

Singapore Airlines and Philippine Airlines strengthen ties with new codeshare flight agreement

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

In the dynamic world of aviation, where connectivity and accessibility are paramount, flight codeshare agreements have emerged as pivotal collaborations between airlines. These partnerships not [more…]