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Newest first · UTC+11:00Makati court issues arrest warrant vs Rep. Kiko Barzaga over 8 cyber libel counts
MANILA, Philippines — A Makati court has issued a warrant of arrest against Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Austria Barzaga over eight counts of cyber libel.
· James Daniel Danio
From crisis to capital: Iron Nation launches $60 million to help Israeli startups expand to US
One of Israel’s latest venture capital firms, Iron Nation, launched a $60 million fund on Monday that will focus on Israeli startups in their seed or Series B rounds.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Roblox reveals sweeping changes amid Australian crackdown
Following months of intense regulatory scrutiny and threats of massive fines from the Australian government, gaming behemoth Roblox has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its platform designed to quarantine children from inappropriate content and predatory behaviour.
· David Swan
China says open Strait of Hormuz crucial for global interests as Trump threatens blockade
Beijing’s foreign ministry denies that China plans to provide weapons and military tech to Iran
· Phoebe Zhang
China says open Iran strait key to global interests as Trump threatens blockade
Beijing’s foreign ministry denies that China plans to provide weapons and military tech to Iran
· Phoebe Zhang
Victory Giant joins IPO push by China’s circuit-board makers amid AI frenzy
Nvidia supplier aims to raise up to US$2.2 billion in Hong Kong as AI data centre demand makes boards ‘all the rage’
· Ann Cao
Victory Giant joins IPO push by China’s circuit-board makers amid AI frenzy
Nvidia supplier aims to raise up to US$2.2 billion in Hong Kong as AI data centre demand makes boards ‘all the rage’
· Ann Cao
UCLA men’s basketball gets commitment from Jaylen Petty
The UCLA men’s basketball team landed a big addition for its backcourt Sunday, receiving a commitment from former Texas Tech freshman guard Jaylen Petty.
· Ben Bolch
Elon Musk’s X cuts payments to users who post clickbait
Platform says it will reward original creators as it penalises ‘aggregators’ for flooding timelines with ‘stolen posts’
· Danmilmo
Ineos Automotive: Startup backed by a knighted billionaire and soccer mogul wants to rekindle the rugged SUV market
An automotive startup founded by a knighted billionaire, U.K. chemical mogul and minority owner of one of the world's most prominent soccer clubs wants to rekindle the rugged SUV market.
· Michael Wayland
LX Pantos Expands ESG Initiatives Through Solar Power at Logistics Centers
SEOUL, South Korea, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LX Pantos, a leading global logistics company headquartered in Korea (Global CEO: Lee Yong-ho), is partnering with SK Innovation E&S to install solar power generation facilities at three of its Korean logistics centers and develop an integrated power-sharing system …
· PRNEWSWIRE
Dunamu, Circle team up to boost digital asset ecosystem
Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit, said Monday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with US blockchain firm Circle to support the development of a more transparent digital asset market.
· Choi Yeon-jae
"Muthaf***in’ Robot Dog In The Muthaf***in’ Hood"
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· Tyler Durden
US, China seen as top AI beneficiaries in new growth forecast from ‘Doctor Doom’ economist
Nouriel Roubini predicted the 2008 financial crisis – now he says an explosion of hi-tech will be unlike anything mankind has ever seen, trivialising near-term headwinds
· Sylvia Ma
US, China seen as top AI beneficiaries in new growth forecast from ‘Doctor Doom’ economist
Nouriel Roubini predicted the 2008 financial crisis – now he says an explosion of hi-tech will be unlike anything mankind has ever seen, trivialising near-term headwinds
· Sylvia Ma
China curbs live stream tipping with new rules to protect minors
The new live-streaming rules ban under-8s from tipping and introduce tiered consent for minors to curb manipulative inducements
· Eunice Xu
China curbs live stream tipping with new rules to protect minors
The new live-streaming rules ban under-8s from tipping and introduce tiered consent for minors to curb manipulative inducements
· Eunice Xu
HKEX Advances Index Ecosystem with Two Tech-Focused Benchmarks
HONG KONG, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) the expansion of its index portfolio with the introduction of two technology‑focused benchmarks: the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Tech & US Tech 100 Index.
· PRNEWSWIRE
Quantum computers to break our codes faster than expected
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· Craig Costello
Bithumb, Circle partner on stablecoin, digital asset infrastructure
Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has signed a partnership with Circle -- the issuer of US coin, or USDC -- to explore collaboration on digital asset infrastructure and stablecoin technology.
· Choi Ji-won
HKTVmall’s Ricky Wong says firm’s research aims to improve quality of life for elderly
CEO of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company says research meant to alleviate elderly patients’ suffering, after protests against animal experiments
· Lam Ka-sing
HKTVmall’s Ricky Wong says firm’s research aims to improve quality of life for elderly
CEO of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company says research meant to alleviate elderly patients’ suffering, after protests against animal experiments
· Lam Ka-sing
EU hires former von der Leyen aide as top competition official
BRUSSELS — Irishman Anthony Whelan was named on Monday as director-general of the EU’s competition department, installing the former digital adviser to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the pivotal role after a lengthy search.
· Jacob Parry
Hong Kong court clears woman of forging qualifications in talent scheme application
Judge says mainland Chinese defendant showed negligence but no intent to defraud, noting her visa agent may have submitted false details
· Jess Ma
La crisis energética global por la guerra en Irán aumenta la ventaja de China en tecnología limpia
Gao Huan, director tecnológico de la división de autos eléctricos de la firma china CATL, presenta la nueva batería híbrida Freevoy del fabricante chino Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) en Beijing, el jueves 24 de octubre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
· Chan Ho Him
$92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company
A little-known Chinese tech company saw its stock drop sharply after U.S. authorities charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China, according to Bloomberg.
· Tyler Durden
LG Energy Solution chief eyes 50% productivity boost with AI
LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung said Monday that the South Korean battery maker aims to boost overall productivity by 50 percent by 2028 through an aggressive artificial intelligence transformation initiative.
· Ahn Sung-mi
[Photo News] Spotlight on LG Guggenheim Award winner
A celebratory video for Trevor Paglen, winner of the LG Guggenheim Award, is displayed on an LG screen at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Monday. LG Electronics said the video will run for five weeks, alongside screenings at Times Square in New York and Piccadilly Circus in London. Paglen is the fourth artist to be r…
· Jo He-rim
China gains from Iran war as global energy interest turns away from fossil fuels
FILE- Gao Huan, CTO of CATL’s China E-car Business, introduces the latest Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery from Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
· Chan Ho Him
Korea trims, refocuses EDCF with W9tr plan
South Korea will commit 9 trillion won ($6.05 billion) to the Economic Development Cooperation Fund through 2028, cutting its overall three-year plan while broadening support into policy priority sectors such as AI, digital technology, culture, green energy and supply chains.
· Choi Ji-won
BOK calls for introduction of circuit breakers for crypto exchanges
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The central bank on Monday called for the introduction of mechanisms similar to the bourse operator's circuit breakers for cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the absence of such systems as a key factor behind a recent erroneous payment incident.
· Oh Seok-min
Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education
Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan
· Carol Yang
Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education
Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan
· Carol Yang
Hong Kong bets on 36-fold surge in computing power to join top global AI hubs
‘We are formulating a comprehensive strategy that combines world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development, and a culture of responsible innovation,’ John Lee says
· Oscar Liu
Hong Kong bets on 36-fold surge in computing power to join top global AI hubs
‘We are formulating a comprehensive strategy that combines world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development, and a culture of responsible innovation,’ John Lee says
· Oscar Liu
Agoda Reveals Taiwanese and South Koreans are Asia's Top Travel Shoppers
SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data unveils which Asian travelers have shopping top-of-mind when planning trips. Topping the ranking are travelers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their …
· PRNEWSWIRE
Half Of US Data Centers Scheduled To Start In 2026, Will Be Canceled Or Delayed
Just over two years ago, we first penned our views on "The Next AI Trade", which looked beyond the hyperscalers and the data centers supporting the AI revolution, and instead focused on the energy and logistical needs that would be so very critical in allowing the US to dominate China in the existential race to firs…
· Tyler Durden
S. Korea to test AI-based smart city tech in Southeast Asia
South Korea will carry out pilot projects to test smart city technologies based on artificial intelligence in five Southeast Asian countries, aimed at helping address urban challenges and support domestic firms' global expansions, the land ministry said Monday.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to test AI-based smart city tech in Southeast Asia
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will carry out pilot projects to test smart city technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) in five Southeast Asian countries, aimed at helping address urban challenges and support domestic firms' global expansions, the land ministry said Monday.
· Chang Dong-woo
LG Energy targets 50% productivity gain by 2028 on AI push
LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea's leading battery maker, said Monday it aims to boost productivity across its operations by 50 percent by 2028 through artificial intelligence transformation.
· Yonhap
Connecting the Globe, Empowering Green Energy: China International Battery Fair 2026 Shapes the Next Era of Battery Technology
SHENZHEN, China, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2026) is set to open on May 13–15 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. This year's event is on track to draw more than 3,100 exhibitors from around the world, with both scale and scope hitting new highs. T…
· PRNEWSWIRE
LG Energy targets 50 pct productivity gain by 2028 on AI push
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea's leading battery maker, said Monday it aims to boost productivity across its operations by 50 percent by 2028 through artificial intelligence transformation (AX).
· Choi Kyong-ae
Fuel stations with the highest prices named and shamed in one state's app
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· April Glover
How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle
Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high
· Themis Qi
How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle
Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high
· Themis Qi
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
The International Monetary Fund warned that the closure and reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz might become the new reality for the waterway, similar to what happened with the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb in the Red Sea.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
What can the IDF learn from Ukraine about emerging Hezbollah FPV threat? - comment
Hezbollah has increasingly been using first-person-view (FPV) explosive suicide drones against Israeli forces in Lebanon, and while these technologies and tactics have been emerging in the Levant, they have long been established in the war between Ukraine and Russia. Drone warfare has rapidly evolved in the Russia-U…
· MICHAEL STARR
UK regulators rushing to assess risks of latest Anthropic AI model: report
British financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government’s cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
· Reuters