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Zhongji Innolight targets up to $8 billion in Hong Kong's largest IPO in seven years
Chinese optical transceiver maker Zhongji Innolight aims to raise about $8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO set for July 30, 2026.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila to Address Regional Security and Economic Challenges
ASEAN foreign ministers held their 59th meeting in Manila from July 21-24, addressing South China Sea tensions and regional conflicts amid global uncertainty.
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Samsung Biologics to acquire Swiss drugmaker PolyPeptide in $1.8 billion cash deal
Samsung Biologics announced an all-cash offer to buy Swiss peptide drugmaker PolyPeptide Group AG for about $1.8 billion.
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Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, second to Anthropic's Fable 5
Alibaba launched the preview of its Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, ranking just behind Anthropic's Fable 5 in performance.
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Philippines protests Chinese state media AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippine government condemned a Chinese state media AI video mocking Filipinos and demanded its removal.
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Global chip stocks tumble amid AI spending concerns and geopolitical tensions
Semiconductor stocks plunged worldwide in mid-July 2026 as investors questioned AI spending and reacted to Middle East conflicts.
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Apple seeks AI chip startups to boost AI server processor development
Apple is pursuing acquisitions of semiconductor startups to enhance AI server chip capacity amid delays with its next-gen processor.
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Hong Kong police arrest five in raids on independent bookstores over seditious books
Hong Kong police arrested five in raids on two independent bookstores over seditious publications under the 2024 national security law.
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China approves Apple Intelligence AI for iPhones with Alibaba and Baidu integration
China’s Cyberspace Administration approved Apple Intelligence AI for iPhones, enabling launch with Alibaba’s and Baidu’s AI in China after a two-year delay.
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Stripe and Advent International offer over $53 billion to acquire PayPal
Stripe and Advent International jointly offered to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, valuing the company at $60.50 per share, a 28% premium.
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China's new home prices decline slows in June 2026 amid uneven city-level trends
China's new home prices fell 0.1% in June 2026, easing from May's 0.2% drop, with tier-one cities showing modest gains while others lagged.
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European Broadcasting Union issues guidelines to curb sexualized camera angles in women's athletics
The European Broadcasting Union and European Athletics released new guidelines in June 2026 to reduce sexualized camera angles in live coverage of female athletics events.
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China detains US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since 2024
China has held US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since November 2024, prompting US calls for his release.
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TSMC reports 36% revenue surge in Q2 2026 driven by strong AI chip demand
TSMC's Q2 2026 revenue jumped 36% year-on-year to NT$1.27 trillion amid robust demand for AI chips.
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Hyundai Motor workers begin three-day partial strike over pay dispute
Hyundai Motor's labor union launched a three-day partial strike from July 13 to 15, 2026, over failed wage negotiations.
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Samsung Electronics to Start Yongin Chip Factory Operations by 2029, Advancing Schedule
Samsung Electronics announced it will begin operations at its Yongin chip fabrication plant by 2029, one to two years earlier than originally planned.
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Germany funds 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine in €90 million deal
Germany is funding 50,000 Shrike attack drones worth about €90 million for Ukraine, with deliveries ongoing this year.
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Thailand school shooting kills seven including shooter in Nonthaburi Province
A 14-year-old student killed six people, including teachers and students, before killing himself at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7, 2026.
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Steam posts record $11.1 billion revenue in first half of 2026 driven by Chinese market and new game pricing
Steam generated an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026, a 14.5% increase over the same period last year.
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native seabird in South Australia
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a native greater crested tern found near Robe, South Australia.
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Tencent in talks to become largest shareholder of AI startup Manus after Meta deal blocked
Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder of AI startup Manus after China blocked Meta’s acquisition last April.
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Taiwan Launches Han Kuang 42 Military Drill with Tamkang Bridge Closure and Abrams Tanks
Taiwan began its 10-day Han Kuang 42 military exercise on August 5, mobilizing 20,000 troops and deploying new defense measures including Abrams tanks and missile systems.
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Argentina flight instructor jumps midair, student pilot lands plane safely
A 42-year-old instructor jumped mid-flight in Argentina, leaving a 22-year-old student to land the plane safely alone.
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China's Consumer Inflation Slows in June as Factory Prices Dip for First Time Since 2025
China's CPI rose 1.0% year-on-year in June 2026, slowing from May, while factory gate prices fell 0.3% month-on-month, the first drop since July 2025.