Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public
· Xiaofei Xu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics firms pursue plans to go public
· Xiaofei Xu
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A decade of delivering: Growsari marks 10 years of empowering the sari-sari stores
WHILE headlines are often dominated by stories of broken systems, institutional distrust, and compromised integrity, the neighborhood street corners of the Philippines tell a completely different story. It is a story of quiet, unyielding, honest hard work.
· The Manila Times
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· The Associated Press
Japan earthquake death toll hits 30
KUMAMOTO — Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 30 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
· Agence France-Presse
French teen fined in Singapore for ‘straw licking’
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· Agence France-Presse
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
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· Nayan Seth
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· Agence France-Presse
Ginebra, Meralco seek to bounce back from losses
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· Richard Dy
Quake damage at Japan auto parts maker ripples through massive supply chain
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· Staff Writer
Chinese universities and united front operations in the Philippines
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· Rommel C Banlaoi
MocaMoca surpasses 20 million active users, expanding access to formal credit in the Philippines
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· The Manila Times
New Zealand FM in racism row with China envoy
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· Agence France-Presse
Komatsu teams with US startup on self-driving construction machines
Komatsu has partnered with an American startup developing self-driving technologies. (Komatsu)
· Staff Writer
DOLE respects judiciary despite court order on NCR wage hike — Tolentino
MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Thursday expressed disappointment over a Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) order affecting the implementation of the National Capital Region’s latest wage increase, but said the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) respects the judicial process.
· Dan Madrazo
Yen surges to 157-range, fueling intervention speculation
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· Staff Writer
Kioxia ships samples of 9th-generation flash memory
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· Staff Writer
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· Tyler Durden
Japan finds rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island | South China Morning Post
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· Zheng Zeguang
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· James Daniel Danio
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· Carmela I. Huelar
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· Iris Deng
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· Iris Deng
People’s Assembly launched following SONA
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· Aric John Sy Cua
New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
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· Gabriel Dominguez
New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US
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· Gabriel Dominguez
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· James Daniel Danio
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· Denise Tsang
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· Aric John Sy Cua
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· Staff Writer
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· Coco Feng
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· Tyler Durden
As China’s metro costs rise, Shanghai considers first fare increase since 2005
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· Mandy Zuo
As China’s metro costs rise, Shanghai considers first fare increase since 2005
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· Mandy Zuo
Thai authorities probe clash between Chinese woman and security staff at Bangkok event | South China Morning Post
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Leveraged Samsung, SK hynix products should fade out naturally: ETF pioneer
Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management and widely regarded as the "father" of South Korea's exchange-traded fund market, said Thursday that single-stock leveraged products tracking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix should be allowed to fade out naturally rather than be forcibly delisted.
· Choi Yeon-jae
Passengers on Dubai-Shanghai flight stuck on tarmac in China for 10 hours | South China Morning Post
Emirates Flight EK302 from Dubai was forced to divert to Hangzhou because of stormy weather that made landing at Pudong Airport too dangerous.
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· Associated Press
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· Associated Press
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