Moonshot AI suspends new sign-ups for Kimi K3 after user surge Moonshot AI halts new subscriptions to Kimi K3 after a rapid influx of users; the firm says the model …
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen Wins Local Approval as Municipalities Demand Completion Timeline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMaglev train project moves forward after local approval, but completion date remains uncertain Local governments press for clear completion timeline as maglev train plan advances following a key approval, amid …
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Kyocera Expects Sustained Demand for Chipmaking Components Amid AI and Semiconductor Tailwind
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKyocera Signals Continued Demand for Chipmaking Components as AI Fuels Earnings Momentum Kyocera expects rising demand for chipmaking components as AI and semiconductor growth boost earnings; CEO says capacity moves …
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Nippon Steel posts highest profit per ton despite Chinese overproduction and weak demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNippon Steel Tops Global Blast-Furnace Peers in Profit per Ton in Q1 Nippon Steel’s profit per ton in the first quarter ranked highest among major global blast-furnace steelmakers, driven by …
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United Microelectronics begins advanced photonics production in Singapore to meet AI demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUMC 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 …
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Tibetan protesters at UN demand justice as three detained after self-immolation death
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTibet 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 …
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China vehicle exports offset slowing domestic demand as experts warn of volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina 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 …
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Applied Materials CEO says tremendous 24-month visibility supports prolonged AI chip demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied 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 …
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Samsung, SK Hynix propose South Korea chip hub as AI demand surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth 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 …
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Gold prices slide as U.S. rate hike bets and weak Asian demand bite
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold 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 …