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SoftBank’s Son: AI infrastructure will require $5 trillion annually by 2040 Masayoshi Son warns AI infrastructure will need $5 trillion annually by 2040 as agents and humanoid robots reshape labor, …

Singapore economy slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 as Middle East conflict tempers AI-driven gains Singapore economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 as Middle East conflict …

China trade surges as June exports jump 27% and imports rise 36% China trade surged in June as exports rose 27% and imports climbed 36%, lifting first‑half trade 21% on …

Bollywood trailer for ‘Chauhaan’ rekindles debate over pellet guns in Kashmir Bollywood trailer ‘Chauhaan’ has reignited debate over pellet guns in Kashmir after a line calling them ‘limited damage’ drew …

Dong Nai Ramps Up FDI Drive as Long Thanh Airport Advances Dong Nai pushes FDI as Long Thanh Airport progresses; new city status, reforms and transport upgrades seek to draw …

UMC photonics chips begin production in Singapore to meet surging AI connectivity demand UMC has begun producing advanced photonics chips in Singapore to supply high-speed AI connectivity, signaling an expansion …

Mitsui Fudosan to build first European rental laboratory as part of British Library redevelopment in London Mitsui Fudosan will construct its first rental laboratory facility in Europe within the British …

Malaysia starts small-scale production of graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for EVs Malaysia launches small-scale production of a graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles, targeting exports to Indonesia, South Korea, India and …

Chinese private property developers face fresh liquidity squeeze after debt restructuring Chinese private property developers that restructured debt are encountering a renewed liquidity squeeze this year as sluggish sales, bond …