Ukraine Eyes Rare Earth Deals as War Effort Continues Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy examined a once-classified map detailing Ukraine’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals during an interview with Reuters. This move is part of Kyiv’s effort to attract US investment and appeal to Donald Trump’s preference for strategic deals. Ukraine Offers Critical Minerals in Exchange for Support Trump’s administration has urged Ukraine to supply rare earths and other minerals to the US in exchange for financial aid for its war effort. Last autumn, Ukraine proposed opening its critical mineral resources to investment by allies, presenting it as part of…
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Tencent and Baidu Integrate DeepSeek AI into Weixin Search as Competition Heats Up Chinese tech giants Tencent and Baidu have begun integrating DeepSeek’s AI model into Weixin messaging app, China’s largest, as firms race to adopt the emerging AI technology. Weixin Beta Testing DeepSeek AI Search Tencent confirmed in a statement to Reuters on Sunday that Weixin is beta testing AI-powered search capabilities using DeepSeek. This is a notable move as it marks the integration of an external AI platform, in contrast to Tencent’s usual reliance on its proprietary models. A Tencent spokesperson clarified that Weixin continues to use Tencent’s…
Xi Jinping Meets Tech Entrepreneurs, Including Jack Ma, in Private-Sector Symposium China’s President Xi Jinping has addressed a symposium on private enterprises, attended by major business leaders, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, state media reported on Monday. While no specific details about the meeting were disclosed, sources suggest it aimed to boost private-sector confidence amid China’s ongoing tech rivalry with the US. A Shift in China’s Tech Policy? Last week, Reuters reported that the symposium was expected to encourage tech executives to expand their businesses both domestically and internationally. Experts see the inclusion of Jack Ma—a key figure in China’s…
Modi Meets Elon Musk to Discuss Technology, Innovation, and Space Cooperation Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday in Washington. Their conversation covered a range of topics, including space, mobility, technology, and innovation, Modi shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Key Areas of Cooperation Discussed India’s foreign ministry confirmed that the meeting explored opportunities for collaboration in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and good governance. This meeting was part of Modi’s visit to the US, during which he is expected to engage in high-level discussions with government officials and industry leaders.…
PM Modi at Paris AI Action Summit: Call for Global Cooperation and Responsible AI Governance Highlighting the “dawn of the AI age,” PM Modi at Paris AI Summit stressed the need for collective global efforts to create AI governance standards that uphold shared values, address risks, and build trust. Speaking as co-chair of the AI Action Summit in Paris, PM Modi outlined his vision for using AI to drive global development while ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability. He emphasised that humans, not machines, hold the key to shaping the future. “That sense of responsibility must guide us,” he said. Responsible…
China Launches Long March 8A Rocket to Counter SpaceX’s Dominance China launches Long March 8A carrier rocket, aiming to boost its satellite deployment capabilities in low-Earth orbit. The rocket’s maiden flight is a key part of Beijing’s strategy to compete with US billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its growing presence in Earth’s lower orbits. Long March 8A: A Step Forward for China’s Space Ambitions The Long March 8A blasted off at 5:30 p.m. local time (0930 GMT) from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on Hainan Island, carrying multiple low-Earth orbit satellites. This new rocket is an upgraded version of the…
Chile’s Dark Skies Under Threat as Industry Expands Chile’s dark skies have long been a haven for astronomers, offering some of the best conditions in the world for stargazing and scientific research. However, experts warn that increasing urbanisation and industrial expansion could threaten this pristine environment. https://youtube.com/shorts/5XbC1uZ3I9o?si=XRc4gT0gf0zZ595d Growing Concerns Over Light Pollution Astronomers are particularly worried about light pollution near key observatories, such as the Paranal Observatory. Angel Otarola, an astronomer and member of the Chilean Astronomical Society’s (SOCHIAS) light pollution committee, says artificial light levels around Paranal currently stand at about 1%. He fears that expanding infrastructure and lighting…
China and Hong Kong Stocks Rise as AI Sector Booms China and Hong Kong stocks rise, driven by a surge in the tech sector. Investor enthusiasm for domestic artificial intelligence (AI) firms remained strong, following a major breakthrough by Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek. AI Stocks Lead Market Gains At midday, China’s blue-chip CSI300 index climbed 0.69%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.76% to 3,254.12 points. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also gained 0.29%, reaching 20,655.94 points. AI-related sectors saw significant growth, with the CSI Semiconductor Industry Index jumping 4.3% to a five-week high. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed…
OpenAI Partners with Kakao, Expanding AI Collaborations in Asia OpenAI partners with Kakao, a South Korean chat app operator (035720.KS) to develop artificial intelligence products. This marks OpenAI’s second major alliance with an Asian company this week. The announcement follows CEO Sam Altman’s partnership revelation with Japan’s SoftBank Group (9984.T) on Monday. Altman is currently on a rapid tour across Asia, with sources indicating that he will visit India next. Reports suggest he aims to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss AI opportunities in the country. Kakao’s AI Ambitions and Market Position Kakao, which operates South Korea’s dominant…
Bitcoin Dips to Three-Week Low Amid Global Trade War Concerns Bitcoin dips to a three-week low as global trade tensions rattled investor confidence. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell to $94,476.18 in Asian trading hours, briefly dipping to around $91,441.89. Trade Tariffs Add to Market Uncertainty The decline came after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs over the weekend. He imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and most Canadian goods, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese products, effective Tuesday (February 4). In response, Canada and Mexico, the top US trading partners, pledged countermeasures, while China signalled plans to…