Demand

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 …

Tibet protest at U.N. draws hundreds in New York as three are detained Hundreds gathered outside the United Nations in New York on July 9 in a Tibet protest following …

China EV exports surge offsets weak domestic demand, automakers pivot abroad China EV exports are rising rapidly as domestic sales slow, with manufacturers shifting production and sales strategies to overseas …

Applied Materials Says ‘Tremendous Visibility’ in AI-Driven Chip Demand over Next 24 Months Applied Materials sees “tremendous visibility” for AI-driven chip demand over the next 24 months, with equipment orders …

South Korea chip production hub plan unites Samsung and SK Hynix amid market caution South Korea aims to build a new chip production hub to anchor Samsung and SK Hynix …

Gold prices slide as U.S. rate-hike expectations and Asian ETF selling weigh Gold prices fall as investors pivot toward equities and bond yields rise, while demand remains sluggish in China …

Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …

Non-race sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as fastest-growing gambling sector Non-race sports betting in Australia has surged ahead of traditional lotteries in net spending, becoming the fastest-growing segment of …

WCFO to Double Production of Fiber‑Optic Cable Components in Cambodia Amid AI Data‑Center Boom Hong Kong manufacturer WCFO will roughly double fiber‑optic cable components production in Cambodia to meet rising …