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Suspected China spy linked to Nvidia's ex-boss left in 2025, Megaspeed says
The Nvidia scandal has raised questions over whether advanced AI chips ended up in China, despite US restrictions.
Minister backs legal right to job support for young people
The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.
Microsoft Outlook Outage and FAA Groundstop Show Dependence on Fragile Technology
Incidents involving Microsoft’s Outlook and the Federal Aviation Administration this past week demonstrated our dependence on fragile technology.
Jensen Huang’s Downfall Brings Disbelief in Taiwan
The Nvidia chief executive’s resignation shocked people in his birthplace, where he is called “the people’s dad.”
They Want to Be Doctors. Student Loan Caps Are Complicating Their Dreams.
This year, the first class of medical students will begin their journey to becoming physicians under new rules limiting how much they can borrow for school.
In a Sloppified A.I. World, Only Humans Can Build ‘Ecosystems’
The people ushering in the artificial intelligence revolution are also doubling down on in-person relationships in their own industry.
Why Some Flights Were Exempt From the Ground Stop
Dozens of international flights departed from the United States during Friday’s nationwide ground stop. Some planes also left for Hawaii from the West Coast.
Geopolitics Looms Over Eurovision, but Not Its Asian Edition
So far, the contest’s organizers have kept politics offstage. The European edition shows how difficult that can be.
Bert Hofman revisits Shenzhen: Exploring the forces behind its rise
Bert Hofman revisits Shenzhen: Exploring the forces behind its rise
SpaceX Makes History With Successful Rocket Catch in Texas
The Starship spacecraft returned from orbit to the same spot where it lifted off, marking a key milestone in SpaceX’s vision of building fully reusable rockets.
Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?
Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.
Family Dollar to Pay $63 Million Settlement for Overcharging Customers
Since 2023, the discount retailer has been overcharging shoppers “millions of dollars” at checkout, according to a complaint filed by federal regulators and 17 states.
Ground Stop Highlights Chronic Vulnerabilities in Air Traffic System
The Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure has had several disruptive failures in recent months, as officials have sought to make upgrades.
A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests
As retirees live longer, governments need to spend more on pensions. That makes it harder to fund other services, spurring protests like those in France.
Wall Street Makes Its Pitch for Anthropic’s I.P.O.
As market uncertainty deepens, investment banks are on a roadshow to sell investors on what could be the largest public offering ever.
Chinese vice premier opens 4th APEC Business Advisory Council meeting
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the fourth meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.
China's anti-poverty victory shines a light on other nations' paths
For other developing countries looking for their own strategies, China's experience is extremely valuable. Global progress against poverty has slowed in many regions, and solutions require flexibility. Perhaps China's most useful contribution isn't a beaten track for others to follow, but rather a light shining on what's possible through hard-won experience.
China, Thailand eye higher-level cooperation in digital, green sectors
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday called on Chinese and Thai enterprises to seize new opportunities and elevate bilateral cooperation by expanding from "dining tables and taste buds" to "digital intelligence and green development," strengthening industrial synergy and supply chain integration, and moving up the global value chain.
Microsoft’s Global Outage and Fixes: What We Know
Disruptions to the company’s email, messaging and other products lasted about 36 hours, hampering companies and services around the world.
5 Big Questions as C.E.O.s Meet in China
President Trump and U.S. tech executives are expected to gather for a major summit in Shenzhen next week. On the agenda: a stalled trade war, expanding export controls, and suspected spy games.
China, US pledge to stabilize trade ties in first council meeting
China and the United States held the first meeting of their trade council under the bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism via video conference on Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.
APEC Business Advisory Council opened in Shenzhen
APEC Business Advisory Council opened in Shenzhen
Peruvian captain's "Water Bus" transforms river travel
Freyder Caldas Cierto ferries villagers along Peru's Huallaga River for EGH, operator of the Chaglla Hydropower Plant. Since 2015, the free community boat service has served five villages — turning a day-and-a-half-long mule ride into a 40-minute trip. A Chinese-operated project connecting riverside lives, one trip at a time!
Ex-World Bank official: APEC's key outcome — stronger mutual trust
Bert Hofman, a former World Bank official, said in an interview with CGTN that APEC's unique strength lies in its membership covering all major free trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific.
He Was China’s Man in Panama. Then He Became a Wanted Man.
A Chinese businessman arrived in Panama with money and power. Then he sold a port when his luck turned. Now China wants him sent back.
The Jensen Huang affair must not become another "balloon incident"
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12, 2026, after admitting an extramarital affair, wiping $180 billion off its market value.
Building roads and bridges to foster closer people-to-people bonds
Hard and soft connectivity must be integrated into local development to make the Asia-Pacific community a shared reality.
Football kit giveaway aims to boost participation
Millie Bright helps hand out free kit to young girls to help them keep playing in spite of costs.
The rise of 'housefishing' by estate agents
The rise of 'housefishing' by estate agents.
What do Christmas market traders say about rising prices?
From £8 bratwursts to £11 Yorkshire pudding wraps, why is the cost of the markets rising year on year?
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