Microsoft open weights: Suleyman says Microsoft may release in-house AI model weights amid U.S. competition Microsoft open weights: CEO Mustafa Suleyman tells Nikkei the company is considering releasing in-house AI …
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China Politburo calls for infrastructure spending to meet growth target amid headwinds
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPolitburo Calls for Faster Infrastructure and Bond Funding to Stabilize China Economy China’s Politburo urges accelerated infrastructure spending and expanded bond funding to shore up the China economy as global …
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Philippines launches $1 billion electric vehicle subsidy to boost battery manufacturing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines Launches $1 Billion Scheme to Spur Electric Vehicles and Battery Production Manila unveils a $1 billion subsidy to attract electric vehicle makers, with up to 40% co-funding for battery …
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Japan moves forward with consumption tax cut on food to 1% despite funding concerns Japan to cut consumption tax on food to a 1% levy in a $30bn package aimed …
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Zhongji Innolight IPO falls on Hong Kong debut amid buildout worries
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiZhongji Innolight IPO Falters as Shares Slip on Hong Kong Debut Despite HK$53.4 Billion Raise Zhongji Innolight IPO raised HK$53.4 billion in Hong Kong, but shares fell on debut as …
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Michelle Steel arrives in South Korea as U.S. ambassador amid China tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMichelle Steel Arrives in Seoul as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea amid Alliance Tensions Michelle Steel arrives in Seoul as U.S. ambassador to South Korea, filling a long-vacant post amid …
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Zhongji Innolight IPO raises HK$53.4bn as shares fall on tech buildout worries
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiZhongji Innolight IPO Falls on Hong Kong Debut After HK$53.4 Billion Raise Zhongji Innolight IPO falls on Hong Kong debut after raising HK$53.4 billion; investor worries over AI tech buildout …
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Australian miner PLS targets about 20% lithium production increase for fiscal 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPLS to Boost Lithium Production by about 20% in Fiscal 2027 as EV Demand Strengthens Australian miner PLS plans a roughly 20% rise in lithium production in fiscal 2027, joining …
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Electric vehicle sales double in Australia, India, South Korea and Vietnam since U.S.-Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectric vehicle sales surge across Asia as fuel prices rise, China cools IEA: Electric vehicle sales surged across Asia after the U.S.-Iran war, with Southeast Asia up 62% and several …
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Asian stocks swing as Japan and South Korea rebound from steep declines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsian stock markets wobble as Tokyo and Seoul rebound on bargain buying Asian stock markets swing between gains and losses on July 30, 2026, as investors bought dips amid geopolitical …