Author: Resham

Indonesia Lifts Ban On Musk’s Grok Chatbot Under Conditions Indonesia has allowed Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to resume operations after imposing a temporary ban over concerns about sexualised images generated by the artificial intelligence tool. The government said the decision followed commitments by X Corp to strengthen compliance with Indonesian laws. The Southeast Asian nation suspended Grok three weeks ago, becoming the first country to block access to the chatbot. Officials cited the risk of AI-generated pornographic content as the primary reason for the move. The suspension placed Indonesia at the centre of a growing global debate over how governments…

China Plans to Launch Space-Based AI Data Centres to Challenge SpaceX China is set to launch space-based artificial intelligence (AI) data centres over the next five years, a move that will challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX initiative to deploy data centres in space. According to state media, China’s primary space contractor, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), has committed to constructing “gigawatt-class space digital-intelligence infrastructure.” The five-year development plan, reported by state broadcaster CCTV, outlines plans for space data centres that will integrate cloud, edge, and terminal capabilities. The aim is to achieve “deep integration of computing power, storage capacity,…

Beijing Hosts Major Commercial Space Gathering The 2026 Beijing International Commercial Space Exhibition took place from Friday to Sunday in Beijing, the capital of China. The event brought together key players from the rapidly developing commercial space sector and presented a concentrated view of the industry’s latest progress. Throughout the three days, the exhibition highlighted innovation, collaboration and growing confidence across the commercial aerospace landscape. Organisers staged the exhibition in a large indoor venue covering 20,000 square metres. As a result, exhibitors had ample space to present hardware, services and technical solutions. Visitors moved through clearly organised sections that reflected…

Deep in the vast desert of northwest China’s Gansu Province lies the recovery landing pad for China’s first reusable rocket, Zhuque-3. The remote site symbolises a significant step in the country’s push to build a competitive commercial space sector capable of matching global rivals. Developed by Beijing based commercial aerospace firm LandSpace, the rocket is designed to provide a more cost effective way of launching large payloads into orbit. As a result, it could offer a crucial boost to China’s emerging private space industry, which is seeking to reduce costs while improving reliability. Maiden flight marks major milestone A key…

Taiwan Seeks Expanded Chip Investment in Arizona, President Lai Says Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Friday that Taiwan hopes to see further semiconductor investment in the U.S. state of Arizona, reinforcing industrial and diplomatic ties between Taipei and Washington. Speaking during a meeting with U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego, Lai highlighted that the collaboration between Taiwan and the United States continues to be a cornerstone of the global semiconductor industry. Strengthening Taiwan–U.S. Cooperation Lai praised the achievements of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, which is investing $165 billion to build cutting-edge factories in Phoenix, Arizona.…

South Korea’s Economy Contracts in Late 2025 but AI and Chip Boom Signal Brighter Outlook South Korea’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the final quarter of 2025, marking its steepest decline in three years, as weak investment and sluggish exports weighed on growth. However, analysts believe a strong rebound driven by the global AI and chip boom and robust semiconductor demand will stabilise the outlook in 2026. Sharp Contraction Follows Earlier Surge Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.3% in the October–December period compared with the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Bank of Korea (BOK) released on Thursday. Economists…

EU to Phase Out High-Risk Tech Suppliers in Critical Sectors Under New Cybersecurity Rules The European Union plans to gradually remove components and equipment supplied by high-risk vendors from critical sectors, according to a draft proposal published by the European Commission on Tuesday. The measures, set out in revisions to the EU’s Cybersecurity Act, are aimed at bolstering digital resilience and reducing dependence on foreign technology suppliers such as Huawei and other Chinese firms. The new framework follows a rise in ransomware and cyberattacks across Europe, alongside mounting concerns over espionage and foreign interference. Although the Commission avoided naming specific…

Taiwan and U.S. Forge Strategic AI and Semiconductor Partnership Under New Tariffs Deal Taiwan plans to deepen technological cooperation with the United States through a “democratic” high-tech supply chain and a strategic partnership in artificial intelligence, following a new tariffs agreement signed last week. Taipei’s top negotiator, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, said the deal strengthens Taiwan’s global reach rather than shifting its semiconductor industry abroad. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Taiwan, one of the world’s leading semiconductor producers, to increase investment in the United States, especially in AI-related chip manufacturing. Under the new deal, Taiwanese chipmakers such as TSMC…

China Moves to Curb ‘Flash Boys’ Access to Exchange Data China’s securities regulator has ordered brokers to remove client-specific servers from data centres operated by local exchanges, a step that will limit high-frequency traders’ ability to gain an ultra-fast advantage over other market participants, according to people familiar with the matter. Regulators Target Speculation and Uneven Trading High-frequency traders in China have long benefited from locating their servers close to exchange systems, reducing trade execution times by mere microseconds. However, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is now taking steps to prevent what it sees as excessive speculation and unfair…

China’s Damaged Shenzhou-20 Capsule Returns Safely to Earth China’s first emergency space mission concluded successfully on Monday as the debris-damaged return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft landed safely at the Dongfeng Landing Site in Inner Mongolia. The recovery marked the end of a complex and unprecedented operation, with ground teams overcoming severe weather and unique technical challenges to secure the unmanned capsule. Safe Landing After Debris Impact Incident The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed that the capsule touched down at 09:34 local time, following its undocking from the Tiangong space station shortly after midnight in Beijing. The Shenzhou-20 mission,…