
Between Factory Floors and Semiconductor Orders, Japan’s Manufacturers Find Fresh Momentum Beneath an Uneven Economy
Japan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in August, with new orders growing at their fastest pace since January 2018.

Japan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in August, with new orders growing at their fastest pace since January 2018.

Alibaba’s quarterly profit fell 75% as the Chinese technology giant sharply increased spending on AI infrastructure and cloud computing.

Indonesia is expanding its electric-vehicle industry, supported by domestic nickel resources, battery investments and growing consumer adoption.

Indonesia is expanding broadband, fiber-optic and data infrastructure to improve connectivity and support digital economic growth across the archipelago.

Global pharmaceutical companies have pledged roughly $500 billion in U.S. investments, expanding manufacturing and research amid supply-chain concerns.

Singapore has opened nearly 2,000 technology roles and training opportunities as workers adapt to AI-driven changes in the labor market.

Singapore has allocated 200MW of new data-center capacity to four operators, with strict requirements for green energy and efficiency

Indonesia’s SATRIA-1 satellite now connects 31,803 public-service locations, expanding internet access across education, health, government, and remote communities.

Indonesia is developing an AI roadmap for public programs, including food services and health screening, while facing infrastructure and talent gaps.

Indonesia plans a new commodity exchange to establish domestic reference prices for strategic resources, targeting operations from January 2027

Google and Marvell are expanding a custom AI-chip partnership, with Google receiving rights tied to a potential $12.2 billion Marvell stake.

Micron plans to invest $10 billion over a decade in a Boise research lab focused on AI memory technology.
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China is accelerating its transition from Windows to Linux, following Europe’s shift toward open-source systems and reducing reliance on Microsoft software.

A former Samsung engineer testified that CXMT planned from its founding to acquire confidential process technology and accelerate DRAM production.

YMTC’s parent company plans a $4.9 billion Shanghai IPO to expand advanced NAND production and semiconductor research.

Chinese robotics companies are shifting humanoid robots toward practical tasks in factories, logistics, electronics assembly, and households.

A caver trapped in Alberta’s "Psych Squeeze" was rescued using new inflatable technology. The operation highlights the role of innovation and teamwork in underground emergencies.

Chinese video platform Bilibili is accelerating its global expansion, targeting overseas viewers with licensed content, creators, and localized services.

A Dutch regulator reportedly fined Uber $966 million over automated driver suspensions, according to a document detailing the decision released.

Argentina will allow banks to lend more dollars to companies, aiming to expand credit and support business investment.

France is attracting major AI data-center investment, helped by abundant nuclear electricity, available land and competitive power prices.

Indonesia is expanding biotechnology research and industrial development across health, agriculture and food as demand for advanced science grows.

Indonesia is strengthening space technology development to improve connectivity, research and digital infrastructure across its vast archipelago.

BRIN and South Korea’s KIST have developed an IoT-based smart greenhouse in Bogor that automatically manages growing conditions.