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Alphabet's Record-Breaking Yen Bond Sale
Alphabet (Google) has sold a record ¥576.5 billion in yen-denominated bonds. This move highlights increasing investment in Japan's technology sector.
Source: The Japan Times
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Honda's EV Shift: $10B Loss, Hybrid Focus
Honda faces a $10 billion hit on its EV strategy, leading to model cancellations. The company is now prioritizing hybrid vehicles and expanding into the Indian market.
Source: The Japan Times
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Qualcomm Expands Chip Design in Vietnam
Qualcomm is expanding its R&D in Vietnam to include chip design. This move highlights the increasing demand for engineers in the region's tech sector.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Huawei's Automotive Tech Dominates China Auto Show
Huawei's influence in the automotive industry is expanding beyond just supplying parts. Their technology is now deeply integrated into both hardware and software.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China's Huayou Invests in African Lithium Mining
Huayou, a Chinese firm, is investing $210m in lithium mining in Ghana and Ivory Coast. This secures access to a key ingredient for electric vehicle batteries.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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SoftBank Eyes Japan-Made AI Servers with Nvidia
SoftBank is in talks with Nvidia to build AI servers in Japan, potentially boosting the nation's tech infrastructure. Foxconn is also involved as Japan aims to meet growing demand for sovereign AI.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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MediaTek's AI Data Center Boosts Tech in Taiwan
MediaTek unveils Taiwan's most advanced data center, powered by Nvidia, for AI research. This investment signals continued technological advancement in Taiwan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Fusion Tech: New Earthly Uses
Japan's nuclear fusion research is yielding unexpected benefits. These innovations could lead to advancements impacting various industries.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Malaysia Boosts Palm Oil in Biodiesel
Malaysia is increasing the palm oil blend in its biodiesel to B15. This move aims to stabilize fuel prices, potentially affecting transportation costs for travelers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Turkish Drone Maker Eyes Expansion
Baibars, a Turkish agricultural drone manufacturer backed by Osaka's Exedy, aims to expand sales in the West. The company targets a $1 billion valuation and a US IPO by 2029.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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