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Reading Time : 2 minutes Asia’s ETF market is exploding with innovation, driven by rising demand for diversification, active strategies, and leveraged exposure. With nearly $1 trillion in assets, the region is fast becoming a global ETF leader.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Broadcom’s new Tomahawk 6 chip doubles Ethernet switch speeds to 102.4Tbps, revolutionizing AI data center networking. Built on 3nm technology with advanced routing and optics, it supports massive AI clusters and challenges Nvidia’s InfiniBand. Industry leaders praise its efficiency and scalability, signaling a major leap forward in AI infrastructure performance.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Trump’s new 25% tariffs on pharmaceuticals aim to boost U.S. manufacturing. The move could reshape global drug supply chains and spark retaliation. Major exporters like Ireland, China, and Germany may face steep losses. Consumers in the U.S. could see rising prices.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMeta plans to launch a fully AI-driven ad automation system by 2026, enabling brands to create entire campaigns with minimal input. This innovation could reshape digital advertising, empowering businesses while challenging traditional agencies. Despite excitement, concerns about creative quality and control persist as Meta competes with other tech giants in the AI ad space.
Reading Time : 2 minutesPresident Trump’s doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% has drawn sharp criticism from the EU, risking trade talks and raising costs globally. While aiming to boost U.S. steel production, the move complicates relations with allies like the UK and threatens retaliatory actions. Negotiations remain tense as both sides seek a way forward.
Reading Time : 2 minutesElon Musk is refocusing on Tesla, SpaceX, and X after political endeavors. With Tesla’s robotaxi event on August 8, 2025, xAI’s AI advancements, and SpaceX’s Starship tests, Musk is driving innovation. His shift back to business highlights his vision for autonomous driving, AI, and space exploration, aiming to redefine industries while navigating public and market expectations.
Reading Time : 2 minutes The SEC has ruled that meme coins like $TRUMP do not meet the criteria of securities under the Howey test. Their value is driven by speculation and community hype, not managerial efforts, placing them outside SEC jurisdiction. This leaves investors without typical protections and raises questions about future regulatory oversight in the evolving crypto space.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Dell Technologies raised its profit outlook amid soaring demand for AI servers powered by Nvidia chips. With $12.1 billion in AI orders in Q1 and a $14.4 billion backlog, Dell is shipping more AI infrastructure than ever. Despite margin pressures, the company’s strong revenue and strategic AI deployments highlight its leadership in the rapidly expanding AI hardware market.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Alibaba’s Taobao Instant Commerce has surpassed 40 million daily orders in just one month, offering 60-minute delivery across diverse products. Powered by Ele.me’s logistics, this service intensifies competition with JD.com and Meituan in China’s rapidly growing instant retail market, projected to reach over 2 trillion yuan by 2030.
Reading Time : 2 minutes China’s chip industry is pushing ahead fast despite U.S. sanctions. Hygon is set to unveil a powerful processor, while merging with Sugon to boost local tech capabilities. This marks a clear step toward reducing foreign tech reliance and securing a strong place in the global semiconductor arena.
Reading Time : 2 minutes The ongoing legal debates over using copyrighted material to train AI models are highlighted by a recent court ruling and The New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI. Both cases reflect uncertainties surrounding whether such use qualifies as fair use, with experts and the U.S. Copyright Office weighing in cautiously.
Reading Time : 2 minutesRio Tinto and Codelco have partnered to develop Chile’s high-grade Salar de Maricunga lithium project. With a $900 million phased investment and advanced Direct Lithium Extraction technology, the joint venture aims to deliver lithium by 2030, boosting Chile’s global lithium supply while promoting sustainable resource development.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating from AAA to Aa1 due to rising debt and interest burdens. It’s a historic shift with global impact, sparking market jitters and political pushback.
Reading Time : 2 minutesSaudi Arabia partners with NVIDIA to create a global AI hub, advancing AI factories, digital twins, and smart city solutions, supporting Vision 2030 goals.
Reading Time : 2 minutes India is set to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2025 with 6.6% growth, driven by consumption, exports, and strong monsoons.
