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China plans new measures to spur consumption for next five years

Musk moseys into encyclopedia arena as Wikipedia multiplies AI data partnerships

Wikipedia is marking its 25th anniversary by broadening its paid data licensing partnerships with major AI companies, disclosing its list of collaborators publicly for the first time. The Wikimedia Foundation…

Malaysian construction giant IJM under probe over alleged US$617m money laundering; share prices slide

The investigation comes just days after IJM emerged as a takeover target for conglomerate Sunway Bhd in a deal valued at about RM11 billion.   

Trump's Greenland ambition triggers EU tariff war, shipping rates plunge

The four-year Russia-Ukraine war stalemate persists, while escalating US-EU tensions linked to the US attempt to purchase Greenland have triggered retaliatory tariffs and market disruptions. Europe's imposition of tariffs and…

Foxconn lighthouse factory brings sustainable manufacturing and GenAI-driven decarbonization to Vietnam

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Foxconn Industrial Internet's (FII) Bac Ninh Province facility in Vietnam as the country's first Sustainable Lighthouse Factory, recognizing its use of generative AI…

Comm-Unity: Our cooperation with Austrian Post has stood for stability, quality and shared responsibility

Post Business Solutions and Comm-Unity are continuing their successful partnership, as Comm-Unity has extended its contract for another four years until 2030.

Malaysian Palm Oil Board to roll out used cooking oil reference price to boost transparency, drive circularity

Plantation and commodities minister Noraini Ahmad said an official used cooking oil (UCO) benchmark will improve market transparency, guide fair trading, and support a more sustainable palm oil market.

Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai

Advantest faces three standardization challenges in shift-left testing

The silicon photonics (SiPh) and common packaged optics (CPO) solutions supply chains are emerging this year. Japanese testing equipment maker Advantest says that although optical communications have advantages in energy…

Japan's last 2 pandas to return to China on Jan 27

This is the first time in 50 years that the country will be panda-less.

What next for the High Seas Treaty as it enters into force?

Here’s what you need to know about the first international agreement focused on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.

Hong Kong marathon runner carrying baby during race is disqualified

In the video, the runner's race bib was pinned directly onto the infant’s pink windbreaker. 

How Agentic AI is Driving the Transformation of Procurement

Agentic artificial intelligence has a defining role to play in procurement, with autonomous agents working alongside human experts, while both automating and orchestrating key processes.

Why Blockchain is the Backbone of Supply Chains

Companies that adopt verifiable data frameworks will achieve coordination faster, operate with greater resilience, and reduce the friction that currently consumes operational budgets.

Germany’s €3 Billion EV Subsidy Will Be Open to Chinese Brands

The program is set to benefit manufacturers such as Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV, which are adding more affordable electric models. 

Supply chain shifts strategies as China tightens rare earth export controls

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions between China and Japan, China has recently imposed stricter review measures on rare earth exports to Japan. Chinese authorities now reportedly require exporters to submit more…

ASUS chairman lays out 'All In AI' strategy under global trade headwinds

At its year-end celebration on January 16, ASUS held a confident tone amid a turbulent global outlook. Jonney Shih, the company's chairman, told employees that despite mounting uncertainty from international…

As US orders fade, Chinese salespeople face tough grind in new markets

Some salespeople said orders from the new markets were often smaller in volume and less lucrative than US sales, resulting in lower commissions and pay.

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

ASM International reports stronger orders as China's demand rebounds

ASM International said it posted stronger-than-expected preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2025, buoyed by a rebound in demand from China and robust orders from advanced logic and foundry…