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Chip squeeze hits Chinese smartphones as Apple, Samsung gain an edge

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Chinese brands dominate the Indian smartphone market, claiming four out of the top five spots, as their low-priced and feature-rich phones appeal to the...

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Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Japan is looking to revitalize its semiconductor industry. The Japanese government has unlocked billions of dollars in subsidies for its domestic chip sector. Thicha Studio | Istock | Getty Images Semiconductor shipments continued to power Japan’s exports in July, helping clock the fastest growth since October 2022, beating expectations. Exports growth accelerated for a fifth...

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Asian countries building hydrogen economies look to transport sector

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

TOPSHOT – A man takes a selfie with the Indian Railways’ hydrogen-powered train after its flagging-off ceremony at Pandu Pindara railway station in Haryana’s Jind city on July 17, 2026. India launched its first hydrogen-powered train July 17, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport...

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China AI firms tap Nvidia power overseas as U.S. weighs crackdown

TazaPulseAugust 19, 2026

Nvidia’s effective monopoly over the most powerful chips has made U.S. export controls a key tool in Washington’s effort to preserve its advantage over China in the AI race. But despite U.S. restrictions on exporting the company’s most advanced semiconductors, including GB300s, several Chinese firms have reportedly been able to access the chips’ compute power...

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U.S., South Korea halve joint drills as Trump seeks Kim summit

TazaPulseAugust 19, 2026

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – 2025/01/24: A 24-hour Yonhap news TV broadcast at Seoul Railway Station showing a news broadcast with the file footage of U.S. President Donald Trump (L) with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R). Kim Jae-Hwan | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images South Korea’s military said Wednesday that it would...

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China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut

TazaPulseAugust 19, 2026

HANGZHOU, CHINA – JUNE 17: An Unitree G1 humanoid robot presents martial arts and dance performance for tourists at West Lake scenic area on June 17, 2026 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. (Photo by Long Wei/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Unitree Robotics shares rose 542% in early...

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Russia fires top economist after Ukraine war warning

TazaPulseAugust 18, 2026

People walk in front of a billboard honouring a participant in Russia’s military action in Ukraine and reading “Pride of Russia!” and a Neftmagistral gas station pylon which shows that there is no gasoline at the station in Moscow on July 10, 2026. Igor Ivanko | Afp | Getty Images Russian government officials told CNBC...

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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says

TazaPulseAugust 18, 2026

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – JUNE 06: South Korean new President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a ceremony marking Korean Memorial Day at the Seoul National cemetery on June 06, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea is marking the 70th anniversary of Memorial Day, in tribute of people who died during military service in the 1950-53...

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Money or power? The key to winning the U.S.-China AI race

TazaPulseAugust 18, 2026

An AI-themed ‘AGI Bar’ in Beijing’s tech-focused Zhongguancun district on Aug. 9, 2026. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty Images Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Is the AI race about...

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China’s economy slows across the board in July as retail sales barely grow

TazaPulseAugust 17, 2026

BEIJING, CHINA – 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags and enjoying the bustling scene. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China’s economy lost momentum across the board in July, as consumer spending stalled and urban investment contracted at a faster...

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Nvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost

Congress to kick off Karnataka poll push with Bharat Jodo Yatra, first stop Yediyurappa’s bastion | India News

After hydrogen train, India’s first LNG-powered train has been flagged off from Ahmedabad; Amit Shah says railways is cutting diesel, targets net zero by 2030

Ashutosh Ranka: ‘We call it kidnapping’: CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka calls Assam Police action completely illegal | India News

‘MDR to boost UPI use in cross border payments’

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Chip squeeze hits Chinese smartphones as Apple, Samsung gain an edge

Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains

Asian countries building hydrogen economies look to transport sector

China AI firms tap Nvidia power overseas as U.S. weighs crackdown

U.S., South Korea halve joint drills as Trump seeks Kim summit

China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut

Russia fires top economist after Ukraine war warning

South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says

Money or power? The key to winning the U.S.-China AI race

China’s economy slows across the board in July as retail sales barely grow

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: META, UAL, NVDA

Nvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost

Congress to kick off Karnataka poll push with Bharat Jodo Yatra, first stop Yediyurappa’s bastion | India News

After hydrogen train, India’s first LNG-powered train has been flagged off from Ahmedabad; Amit Shah says railways is cutting diesel, targets net zero by 2030

Ashutosh Ranka: ‘We call it kidnapping’: CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka calls Assam Police action completely illegal | India News

‘MDR to boost UPI use in cross border payments’

Congress to kick off Karnataka poll push with Bharat Jodo Yatra, first stop Yediyurappa’s bastion | India News

After hydrogen train, India’s first LNG-powered train has been flagged off from Ahmedabad; Amit Shah says railways is cutting diesel, targets net zero by 2030

Ashutosh Ranka: ‘We call it kidnapping’: CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka calls Assam Police action completely illegal | India News

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