Reading Time : 2minutesMicrosoft has launched a new AI organization that will begin its work in medical diagnostics. The group, led by experienced AI executives, aims to create the infrastructure needed for future superintelligent systems while first proving value in healthcare. By focusing on diagnostic support, Microsoft can test advanced models in a controlled and impactful environment before expanding to broader applications.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe consumer’s desire for affordable brand freedom is often obstructed by tariffs, which quickly escalate into costly “tit-for-tat” trade wars. This cycle of import taxes drives up prices, restricts market choice, and ultimately hurts consumers and domestic exporters on both sides of the dispute, proving to be a highly inefficient form of state intervention.
Reading Time : 2minutesMacau’s casino industry roared back to life this October, hitting its highest revenue level since 2019. Fueled by Golden Week tourism and strong domestic demand, the city’s gaming houses nearly reached pre-pandemic figures, signaling a powerful comeback for Asia’s gambling capital and a renewed confidence in its mass-market driven future.
Reading Time : 2minutesNVIDIA is partnering with South Korea’s government, Samsung, SK, and Hyundai to deploy over 260,000 GPUs. The massive rollout aims to establish the country as a global AI hub, developing cloud systems, robotics, and autonomous technology, while also signaling major geopolitical and industrial shifts in Asia’s AI infrastructure.
Reading Time : 2minutesRoku delivered its first operating profit since 2021 in Q3, with revenue rising to about $1.21 billion and operating income at $9.5 million. Platform growth, especially ad and content distribution, drove the beat, while device revenue fell. Management raised full-year guidance, but the stock still slid post-earnings amid questions about hardware-to-platform transition and longer-term margins.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe AI surge isn’t just about smarter machines—it’s a massive race of money, power, and infrastructure. Giants like OpenAI, Nvidia, and Amazon are entangled in complex deals while energy demands soar. This growth raises tough questions: Who’s funding it? Can the system sustain itself? And what risks lie beneath the excitement of innovation?
Reading Time : 2minutesThe Louvre heist is not about fortune—it’s about memory. When artifacts vanish, the silence they leave behind echoes across centuries, carrying the sorrow of what can never be replaced.
Reading Time : 2minutesChina’s home prices dropped at their fastest pace in nearly a year, highlighting a deepening real estate crisis that threatens economic recovery. With weak demand, high inventories, and falling consumer confidence, the property slump could push Beijing toward stronger intervention as regional markets brace for broader ripple effects.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe United States asked Taiwan to move half its chip production to America, citing security and supply chain concerns. Taiwan firmly rejected the request, defending its semiconductor dominance as both an economic asset and strategic shield. The standoff exposes growing tension between US self-sufficiency goals and Taiwan’s vital role in global technology.
Reading Time : 2minutesGold’s total global value has exceeded $30 trillion for the first time, reflecting growing investor caution amid geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty. The milestone underscores a shift from risk to safety, as the world’s oldest store of value outpaces even the biggest tech firms in total worth.
Reading Time : 2minutesChina has tightened export controls on rare earth elements, defending the move as a matter of national security. The decision, which affects key materials for semiconductors and defense industries, has sparked international concern. Beijing insists the new rules are about responsible management, not trade war tactics, but many see strategic motives behind them.
Reading Time : 2minutesA sudden AWS outage in Tokyo rippled through the crypto world, briefly paralyzing major exchanges like Binance, KuCoin, and MEXC. The short disruption exposed how fragile even the biggest players remain when relying on centralized infrastructure, fueling discussions about resilience, decentralization, and the hidden dependencies beneath the crypto industry’s digital backbone.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe 2025 Singapore Grand Prix dazzled over 300,000 fans and pumped millions into the economy. Yet the spectacle’s success came at a cost — the thrill of true racing faded behind luxury branding, corporate deals, and commercial excess. Profit may have overtaken passion on Formula 1’s most glamorous night.
Reading Time : 2minutesMicroStrategy’s stock jumped 12% as Bitcoin surged beyond $122,000. With over 600,000 BTC in its treasury, the company’s value continues to mirror Bitcoin’s volatile movements. Its leveraged strategy, funded through equity and bond sales, offers big rewards during rallies—but also exposes investors to sharp downturns if the crypto tide turns.
Reading Time : 2minutesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that AI’s growth is creating huge demand for skilled trade workers like electricians and plumbers. With trillion-dollar investments in data centers, millions of new construction jobs are opening, offering lucrative career paths beyond college. However, labor shortages remain a major challenge to this economic transformation.
