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The plant in Kumamoto prefecture will focus on producing 22- to 28-nanometre semiconductors, which are critical to the vehicle sector
Central bank governor Yi Gang says management model prioritises settlement efficiency, privacy protection and anti-counterfeiting
Unity Software known for developing engine used as platform for Pokémon Go said it would expand workforce beyond present 275 engineers
The top cryptocurrency, bitcoin, is more than 1,680% higher than its March 2020 low as cryptos’ total market capitalisation passes $3 trillion
China’s big tech stars are likely to report falls in profits and slowing revenues growth following Beijing’s regulatory clampdown on the sector this year
Paytm's stock listing is expected to make it India's most valuable tech company with a valuation of about $20 billion.
The Paytm IPO aims to raise $2.46 billion with shares price at $28-$29, valuing the company at close to $19 billion
Japan to set aside hundreds of billions of yen under a supplementary budget to create a pool of funds at NEDO, a state energy and industrial technology body
US government has asked chip-makers to share information about the supplies crisis that has hit auto, tech and white goods production worldwide
World’s largest wireless telecom operator aims to raise $8.6 billion from secondary listing, topping China Telecom's fundraising in August
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With a market cap of$240 billion, chipmaker ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company. Its market-leading position comes from its monopoly in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machines which allow chipmakers to make smaller, faster and smarter semiconductors
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PaymentsCan China Take Place of SWIFT System? Analysts Say ‘No’There is no global payment system that is strong enough to act as an alternative to SWIFT and enable Russia to evade sanctions
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Market InsightsHere’s How China Can Win the Tech War With USAThe Chinese government is doubling down on incentives for innovation, which it believes to be the cornerstone of its future growth and international position.
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