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US tech giants' hidden AI debt swells 90% to $3.2tn in 6 months
Hidden AI debt among US tech giants has surged 90% to $3.2 trillion in six months, raising fears of a new financial crisis.
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Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper
Japan's upcoming defense strategy revisions spark intense domestic debate, financial hurdles, and strategic shifts.
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Micron faces strike from one Taiwan union after deal with another
Micron faces Taiwan's first chip workers strike following a profit-tied bonus rollout and a deal with a separate union.
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Exclusive: Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand
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Vietnam's quarterly GDP grows fastest in 4 years as exports boom
Vietnam's quarterly GDP surges by nearly 10 percent in the fastest economic expansion recorded in four years, driven by an export boom.
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China has quietly got Trump by the soybeans
US soybean markets are fluctuating wildly as China excludes the crop from a recent tariff exemption deal following a summit between Trump and Xi.
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Xi Jinping health speculation grows after Modi’s ‘is it okay’ moment, BRICS dinner no-show
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PlayStation partially u-turns on physical media stance, more discs coming than originally said
Sony addresses its physical media phaseout following publisher resentment, ownership rights outcry, and production clarifications.
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The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026
IFA 2026 highlights unorthodox tech reveals, major PC products, and a massive influx of Chinese exhibitors in Berlin.
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With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
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Japan’s benchmark yield hits 3% as global bond sell-off deepens
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Japan’s benchmark bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996
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Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi addresses her habits of seclusion and loneliness while working from the official residence.
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China, Indonesia agree to boost military ties, work closer on minerals, energy and tech
China and Indonesia are expanding their strategic partnership through increased military exercises and cooperation on energy, minerals, and technology.
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US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantage
A US advisory body warns that China's data dominance provides a distinct advantage in the artificial intelligence race.
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Xi’s No. 2 Urges More Support for Economy After Big Growth Slump
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Yen stronger as traders cut back bets on Fed rate hike
The Japanese yen is strengthening as traders reduce their bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike, sparking discussions of a potential new Plaza Accord.
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How China's Japan-bashing is indirectly targeting Washington
China is intensifying its criticism of Japan's military buildup, a move Nikkei Asia suggests is indirectly targeting Washington.
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Myanmar leader breaks diplomatic isolation on first official visit to Thailand since coup
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Samsung Expects Memory Shortage To Get Even Worse Next Year
Samsung predicts a worsening global memory shortage next year amid a massive AI-driven cash surge for chip makers.
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Dwindling cash and soaring memory costs: Tech's AI buildout has ballooning price tag
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Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
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BOJ early rate rise bets increase as yen reaches multidecade low
The Bank of Japan faces mounting pressure to raise interest rates as the yen hits its weakest level since 1986, reaching ¥163.24 per dollar.
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Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slides as inflation bites, Yomiuri poll shows
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi is facing a sharp decline in public support as persistent inflation pressures weigh on voter sentiment.
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Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein faces a challenging Hong Kong IPO debut following quarterly losses and the impact of new trade tariffs.
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Five US tech giants' hidden debts soar to $1.65tn on opaque AI funding
Five US tech giants face mounting scrutiny as hidden debts used to fund AI initiatives surge to $1.65 trillion.