Alibaba’s plan to list Cainiao logistics hub as Reit will ‘unlock’ value, analysts say
The Reit’s underlying asset will be Jiaxing Park, a key Cainiao logistics and fulfilment facility located in Zhejiang province
· Ben Jiang
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Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Tilli Andrew
(2nd LD) Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings
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· Kang Jae-eun
China’s thalassaemia jab raises hope for common inherited blood disorder
Original therapy integrating stem cell tech and gene editing could treat a blood disorder with 350 million carriers worldwide
· Shi Huang
China’s thalassaemia jab raises hope for common inherited blood disorder
Original therapy integrating stem cell tech and gene editing could treat a blood disorder with 350 million carriers worldwide
· Shi Huang
Tech giants face a new levy to pay for Australian news. What is the proposed model and how will it work?
Replacing the Coalition’s news media bargaining code, the incentive is the latest move to force companies to make deals with publishers and help fund journalism
· Tom Mcilroy
Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of US big tech earnings
Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major US tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings
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· Kang Jae-eun
Google signs Pentagon deal to provide AI models for classified government work
Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the US Department of Defense to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
· REUTERS
Meta will throw the toys out of the cot, again
Meta has been blocking news in Canada for 2½ years, and the sky hasn’t fallen on Mark Zuckerberg.
· David Swan
Afternoon Update: Rebel Wilson testifies; PM reveals big tech media levy; and robot baggage handlers
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· Imogen Dewey
Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major U.S. tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.
· Kang Jae-eun
(URGENT) Seoul stocks close at new record high of 6,641.02, ahead of U.S. big tech earnings releases
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· Kang Jae-eun
From price to strategy: Korea unveils procurement reform
Overhaul aims for more market-driven, transparent and innovation-led procurement
· Lee Kwon-hyung
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon – report
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon, others
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
MacBook Pro M5 review: serious power, still long battery life
Apple laptop sets new performance bar with more storage, new chips and plenty of options, but now has two-tier specs depending on processor
· Samuel Gibbs
Fly for miles, meet your idols: Korean Air taps Weverse
Korean Air has partnered with Weverse to broaden mileage redemption options, allowing customers to use points for digital and fan-based services, the company announced Tuesday.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation
Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous attack’ on US innovation
· Associated Press
Samsung SDI narrows loss on AI-driven ESS demand
Samsung SDI significantly reduced its operating loss in the first quarter this year, supported by surging demand for energy storage systems driven by the artificial intelligence data center boom.
· Byun Hye-jin
China's block of Meta-Manus deal spooks entrepreneurs and investors
It remains unclear how Meta's $2 billion purchase of Manus can be rolled back after Beijing's national security review of the deal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
· Staff Writer
Meta, Google, OpenAI among Big Tech firms seeing top staff leaving to launch AI startups
Top researchers are jumping ship from Big Tech firms like Meta and Google to launch startups and raise huge funding rounds in the process, as investors bet big on the commercial potential of early-stage AI labs.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Iran war has shown the world the limits of US satellite dominance | The National
The battle for control of information has been a major part of conflict since the technology revolution of the late 20th century. Behind the modern front lines of propaganda, censorship and social media, another contest is unfolding in Earth's orbit.
· Fadah Jassem
J&J sees AI halving the time to generate drug development leads
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Philippines’ premier AI summit opens in Manila on April 29
WHEN the doors open at the Manila Marriott Hotel tomorrow morning, the Philippines will host its most significant gathering of artificial intelligence leaders to date. The second Annual GEN AI Summit Philippines — curated and organized by CollabConf — brings together over 250 C-suite executives, policymakers, techno…
· The Manila Times
DOST eyes future experts as students vie for nuclear science olympiad
STUDENTS tested their nimble minds as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held the 3rd Philippine Nuclear Science Olympiad (PNSO).
· The Manila Times
NSW public transport Opal network is set to change. Here's what we know
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· Shannon Corvo
Hundreds of Google employees urge CEO not to sign deal with Pentagon in open letter
Hundreds of Google employees signed an open letter on Monday urging CEO Sundar Pichai not to allow the Pentagon to use the company’s artificial intelligence systems for classified workloads.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
UAE and Gulf jobs market sees selective hiring amid war-driven tourism slump | The National
Hiring activity in the Gulf has held up in sectors such as technology and health care, but the Iran war has significantly affected jobs in tourism and hospitality, recruitment specialists have said.
· Aarti Nagraj
CATL plunges more than 8% as the Chinese battery maker unveils $5 billion share placement
Shares of China's Contemporary Amperex Technology declined 8.5% Tuesday after the EV battery giant unveiled plans for a roughly $5 billion equity offering in Hong Kong.
· Lee Ying Shan
Southeast Asia's deep-tech startups look to Japan for growth
Participants and visitors attend the SusHi Tech startup conference, one of Japan's largest startup gatherings, on April 27 in Tokyo. (SusHi Tech Tokyo)
· Staff Writer
Seoul stocks up late Tues. morning driven by large-cap tech shares
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late Tuesday morning, as investors snapped up major tech shares ahead of earnings releases from major U.S. tech companies.
· Kang Jae-eun
Italy extradites alleged Chinese cyber-espionage suspect to US
Italy has extradited an accused Chinese hacker wanted in the United States for allegedly stealing vaccine research at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
· John Power
(LEAD) Seoul stocks briefly top 6,700 on tech rally, ahead of M7 earnings
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· Kang Jae-eun
Google, Meta and TikTok face new levy to pay for Australian news as Albanese reveals media plan
Government’s draft news bargaining incentive scheme includes 2.25% levy on local revenues of digital giants
· Tom Mcilroy, Josh Butler
Lightelligence jumps by 400% in Hong Kong debut amid AI-driven demand for photonics chips
Shanghai-based firm’s IPO reflects mainland China’s push for photonics chips as a fast-growing alternative to conventional semiconductors
· Ann Cao
Lightelligence jumps by 400% in Hong Kong debut amid AI-driven demand for photonics chips
Shanghai-based firm’s IPO reflects mainland China’s push for photonics chips as a fast-growing alternative to conventional semiconductors
· Ann Cao
Albanese unveils 2 per cent revenue hit for tech giants who shun news deals
Digital giants including Meta, TikTok and Google could be forced to pay up to $250 million to the Australian government, which would then be distributed to media companies, if they refuse to strike deals to pay for local journalism.
· Paul Sakkal, David Swan
Gov't discusses trade security issues with semiconductor, AI industries
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry held an inaugural public-private trade security dialogue Tuesday with executives from major semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum companies to discuss ways to respond to myriad global challenges facing the key industries.
· Kim Na-young
Gov't to offer 300 bln-won support for projects aimed at fostering AI, green transformation of industrial complexes
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry said Tuesday it will provide a combined 300 billion won (US$203.6 million) in support for projects aimed at facilitating the artificial intelligence (AI) and green transformation of industrial complexes.
· Kim Na-young
Veon chief on the Iran war, frontier markets and why AI will create superheroes | The National
The Iran war has put pressure on businesses headquartered in the UAE, but Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive of Dubai-based multinational telecommunication and digital services company Veon is not among those pulling back.
· Manus Cranny
SEC Issues Warning For US Investors On Phishing, Smishing, & Vishing Scams
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
As Hong Kong recalibrates, the blue economy offers an anchor
With the Greater Bay Area as the regional ecosystem, maritime tourism, blue bonds and marine innovation are three areas of opportunity
· Ken Chu
As Hong Kong recalibrates, the blue economy offers an anchor
With the Greater Bay Area as the regional ecosystem, maritime tourism, blue bonds and marine innovation are three areas of opportunity
· Ken Chu
Seoul stocks briefly top 6,700 on tech rally, ahead of M7 earnings
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks briefly topped the 6,700-point level Tuesday, set to reach another milestone, driven by large-cap tech shares ahead of earnings releases from big U.S. tech companies.
· Kang Jae-eun
(URGENT) KOSPI tops 6,700, set for another all-time high on tech rally
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· Kang Jae-eun
Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness. Will others follow suit?
Now that artificial intelligence is clearly here to stay, celebrities are taking notice and pushing back. Pop juggernaut Taylor Swift recently filed three trademark applications, seemingly in an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from being recreated without her consent.
· Nell Geraets
Seoul stocks open at record high ahead of US big tech earnings
Seoul stocks opened at a record high on Tuesday ahead of earnings releases this week from US big tech companies, such as Alphabet and Meta, amid an extended crisis in the Middle East.
· Yonhap