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‘Worst-case scenario’ for tech wipes US$1.4 trillion from Nasdaq
There’s virtually nowhere to hide for many US technology companies under President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime, the harshest in a…
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Texas independence group says 'big tech' silencing Texit push
The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), which is campaigning for Texas to leave the United States, has claimed 80 percent of the groups…
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Is Fortnite down? when will service resume for 34.21 update?
Fortnite servers are currently down as Epic Games rolls out its 34.21 update, which includes new content tied to a Mortal Kombat…
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China, Hong Kong stocks shrug off new US tariff threat; tech, auto lead gains
The chip sector rallies 1.3%, while automobiles sub-index also reverses losses to climb up 0.9%, leading onshore markets higher China and…
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U.S. Adds Export Restrictions to More Chinese Tech Firms Over Security Concerns
The Trump administration on Tuesday added 80 companies and organizations to a list of companies that are barred from buying American…
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FCC's new national security unit investigating Chinese tech companies
The Federal Communications Commission's new national security team is investigating Chinese tech companies suspected of skirting U.S.…
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DBS' new CEO eyes 'bolt-on' acquisitions to bolster tech capabilities
DBS Group’s incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions that align with the Singaporean lender’s digital and AI-driven…
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Hong Kong investment arm backs Chinese RISC-V start-up StarFive in tech push
Shanghai-based semiconductor start-up StarFive aims to boost adoption of its chips with the financial backing of the Hong Kong government,…
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Tech stocks keep tumbling this year. Here's why
When President Trump returned to the White House, tech executives from Apple, OpenAI, Oracle and other companies pledged to create…
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More tech layoffs hit Bay Area as HP and Autodesk announce job cuts
Another round of layoffs hit the San Francisco Bay Area’s volatile tech industry. HP Inc. plans to lay off up to 2,000 more employees as…
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Italy extends big tech tax probe to Musk’s X social network
ITALY is claiming 12.5 million euros (S$17.4 million) from Elon Musk’s social network X following a tax probe running parallel to one into…
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From tech to financial services: Layoffs and job cuts in 2025
RETRENCHMENTS and unemployment have been widespread in the first two months of 2025, with job cuts announced across various industries.…
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European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting…
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DeepSeek rally helps Chinese tech firms raise more funds
Listed Chinese companies have raised more than US$1 billion globally through placements so far this year, with most of it in February THE…
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Ant Group enters China’s growing humanoid robot industry amid rising tech interest
ANT Group, the Alibaba-linked fintech giant, is venturing into the humanoid robot industry, joining a growing list of major Chinese tech…
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Cisco and IBM show old-school tech names can be AI winners too
WHILE many of the biggest and most popular technology stocks have stumbled out of the gates in 2025, some of the sector’s legacy names are…
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Former OpenAI tech chief Murati launches AI startup, poaching staff from ChatGPT maker
FORMER OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati launched an AI startup called Thinking Machines Lab on Tuesday, with a team of about 30…
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Asia: Tech rally helps Hong Kong lead markets higher
HONG Kong resumed its tech-led rally on a healthy day for Asian markets on Tuesday (Feb 18) as a meeting between President Xi Jinping and…
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FAA's new air traffic control towers go 'green' instead of the latest safe tech
As Elon Musk plans to tackle the nation's antiquated air traffic control system, aviation experts are scratching their heads over the…
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Xi meets China's tech titans amid economic struggles
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during an event in Berlin. Maurizio Gambarini/Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH/dpa Chinese leader Xi…
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Google and Meta used to champion DEI efforts. Why Big Tech is pulling back
More than a decade ago, outcries about the lack of diversity in the tech industry reverberated across major Silicon Valley companies from…
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Meta layoffs hit Singapore as tech giant cuts global workforce
JOB cuts by social media giant Meta have hit Singapore, according to public posts on professional networking platform LinkedIn and sources…
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Why Tech Companies Are Joining the GOP-Oil Alliance
A common denominator among the tech giants warming up to Trump is that they all have a lot to gain from his administration—and not just in…
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South Korea’s tech exports lose growth momentum as risks rise
The outlook for chip sales is turning less optimistic this year as growth in shipments has slowed in recent months SOUTH Korea recorded a…