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Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new US rules on China
Taiwan's semiconductor companies attach "great importance" to complying with new US export controls that aim to hobble China's chip industry, the island's government said Saturday.
The rules announced Friday by US President Joe Biden's…
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US ramps up curbs on chip sales to China
The US is introducing further measures to restrict sales of computer chip technology to China in a bid to hobble the country's military advances.
Under new rules, the US said it would bar US firms from selling certain chips…
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Elon Musk: Twitter won’t ‘take yes for an answer’
Billionaire Elon Musk has said he aims to complete his purchase of Twitter by the end of the month, but the company "will not take yes for an answer".
In a court filing, he said the social media platform had raised concerns…
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Adidas puts Kanye West Yeezy deal under review
Adidas says it is reviewing its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West days after he showed a "White Lives Matter" T-shirt design at Paris Fashion Week.
The company did not mention the controversy but said "successful partnerships…
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Biden hails US$20b investment announcement by tech giant IBM
IBM hosted US President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the announcement of a US$20 billion investment in semiconductors, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technology in New York state.
Chief executive officer Arvind Krishna…
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Climate systems ‘breakdown’ looms as coal investments soar
The coal industry has backtracked on pledges to phase out existing plants and halt new investments, putting the planet on a trajectory that could lead to a "breakdown of our climate systems", according to a study led by non-profit Urgewald.…
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Elon Musk Twitter deal back on in surprise U-turn
Billionaire Elon Musk has apparently changed his mind about buying Twitter, again, and is now willing to proceed with his takeover of the social media platform.
In a letter to the firm, Musk agreed to pay the price he offered…
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Paris abandons controversial re-landscaping around Eiffel Tower
The Paris mayor's office has abandoned plans for new buildings around the foot of the Eiffel Tower following months of protests from environmentalists and a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people.
Under the scheme, around 20 mature…
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Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine ‘peace plan poll’
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has hit back at Elon Musk after the Tesla boss posted a Twitter poll with his suggestions for ending Russia's invasion.
Musk asked his 107.7m followers to vote on ideas that included…
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UAE’s latest bet on tech: a ministry in the metaverse
The United Arab Emirates, which already boasts the world's tallest skyscraper and has launched a bold Mars mission, now hopes to become a pioneer in the depths of the metaverse.
In a project launched at Dubai's gleaming Museum of the…
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