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China Orders State Firms to Speed AI Rollout Across Manufacturing

China's SASAC directed central state-owned enterprises to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, from R&D to production and management.
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China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit
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Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market
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China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.
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China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as investors question returns on Big Tech’s AI splurge

Wall Street fell as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid on fears that Big Tech’s soaring AI spending will take longer to pay off, with Microsoft and software stocks leading declines while the Dow also dipped.

Jensen Huang: Beijing not finished with H200 licensing despite conditional green lights

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is still finalising licensing for H200 AI chips, leaving sales uncertain despite conditional approvals for major Chinese tech firms and strong demand.

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after “Project Dawn” message was sent by mistake

Amazon confirmed about 16,000 corporate job cuts after an internal “Project Dawn” layoff message was sent accidentally, extending a broader push to reduce layers, boost efficiency and expand AI-driven automation.

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs and close 24 sites as Amazon volume “glide-down” continues

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Tesla stock in focus ahead of results as Wall Street debates growth vs profitability

Tesla is set for a key earnings test as investors watch margins, demand and pricing strategy, with the results expected to influence sentiment across the EV and tech markets.

USA Rare Earth surges after $1.6B federal deal boosts US supply chain push

USA Rare Earth shares jumped after the US backed a $1.6 billion funding package to build a Texas mine and US magnet facility, boosting Washington’s push to reduce dependence on China.

S&P 500 nears 7,000 as Wall Street rallies ahead of Fed decision and big tech earnings

US stocks edged higher as the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% on Monday, with investors positioning for a pivotal week dominated by major tech...

Gold hits fresh record above $5,100 on geopolitical stress, weaker dollar and ETF inflows

Gold surged above $5,100 to a new all-time high as investors rushed into safe havens amid geopolitical tension, a weaker dollar, central bank buying and renewed ETF inflows.

China’s Sinochem moves to ease Pirelli standoff as US expansion faces scrutiny

Sinochem has proposed a “structured solution” to resolve a governance dispute at Pirelli, as Camfin increases its stake and Italy weighs intervention under golden power rules.

Europe’s IPO market surges to fastest start since 1995, led by major defence listing

Europe’s IPO market has started 2026 at a record pace, with early listings raising hopes of a revival as investors return and major flotations boost confidence.

Singapore expected to keep policy steady as growth beats forecasts and inflation stays contained

Singapore is expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth strengthens and inflation remains contained, giving MAS room to maintain a stable exchange-rate stance.

German business confidence stabilizes as outlook improves slightly and current view softens

Germany’s Ifo business climate index held steady in January at 87.6, showing cautious sentiment as expectations improved slightly while firms judged current conditions more negatively.

Ryanair profits slide after Italy fine, but airline lifts fare outlook on strong demand

Ryanair reported a sharp quarterly profit decline after taking an €85 million charge tied to an Italian antitrust fine, but the airline upgraded its fare outlook and forecast higher full-year profit on strong demand.

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