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NextDC shares surge 43% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases

TazaPulseNovember 5, 2026

The logo of Australian data centre operator NextDC is seen on its Artarmon facility in Sydney on September 15, 2026. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) Saeed Khan | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Australian data center operator NextDC surged more than 42% Thursday after Goodman Group and U.S.-listed data center...

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China ramps up overseas mining push to tighten critical mineral grip

TazaPulseNovember 4, 2026

SHENZHEN, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 25: In this photo illustration, a metal cube model labeled with yttrium’s chemical symbol, atomic number and atomic weight rests on a mirrored surface, with reflections of the model and a Chinese national flag visible in the mirror, on September 25, 2026, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Cheng Xin | Getty...

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Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation

TazaPulseNovember 3, 2026

Australia’s central bank raised its benchmark cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.85% on Tuesday, the highest level since November 2008. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s move was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and marked its fifth rate increase this year. In its statement, the RBA said that the move...

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Nvidia’s humanoid push relies on China-made robot hands

TazaPulseNovember 3, 2026

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. Chinese robot companies still underpin many U.S. tech endeavors, especially when it comes to the pain point of robotic hands. Who is one of the...

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South Korea targets world-leading sovereign AI model

TazaPulseNovember 2, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the country’s largest ever budget on Monday, pledging to “boldly invest in AI and future growth engines.” Speaking to the National Assembly on Monday, Lee said total spending for 2027 would rise 12.8% to 820.9 trillion won ($610.14 billion), including 21.3 trillion won for semiconductors, physical AI and...

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BOJ holds rates at 1.25%, says inflation target has been met

TazaPulseOctober 30, 2026

The Bank of Japan declared that underlying inflation in the country was “generally consistent” with its target of 2%, the first time it has made that assessment since adopting the target in 2013. Before this, the BOJ used to say that underlying inflation has been “approaching 2 percent.” This comes as the central bank expectedly...

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Tencent, Visa broaden payments partnership after China approvals

TazaPulseOctober 29, 2026

Tencent and Visa are expanding their partnership in cross-border payments and AI-powered commerce, the companies said Thursday, deepening their push into China’s payments market. The agreement follows fresh regulatory approvals for U.S. financial firms in China, with Visa and Citi receiving the green light this month to expand their operations in the world’s second-largest economy....

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Ambani’s Jio Platforms becomes India’s second-most valuable firm

TazaPulseOctober 29, 2026

MUMBAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 28: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani (2L), Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani (L), Jio Platforms Ltd. Non-Executive Director Isha Ambani (3L), Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Chairman Akash Ambani (C), Non-Executive Director Anant Ambani (3R), Radhika Merchant (2R), and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani (R) ring the ceremonial listing bell during the stock market...

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Samsung Electronics third-quarter profit in line with estimates amid rising demand for AI memory chips

TazaPulseOctober 29, 2026

The Samsung logo, representing the South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate, the largest chaebol of South Korea, and the world’s largest information technology company, consumer electronics maker, chipmaker, and smartphone manufacturer, appears on their pavilion during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto...

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$22 billion in military spending approved

TazaPulseOctober 29, 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. India, the world’s fifth-largest military spender, shares a contentious relationship with two of its nuclear-armed neighbors — China and Pakistan. Last year, New Delhi...

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CoreWeave stock pops 13% after outlook raise eases AI slowdown concerns

Moody’S Ratings: Moody’s raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum

U.S. Army soldier arrested over alleged Russia espionage

Insurer rejected Rs 30 lakh accidental death claim citing alcohol consumption; consumer commission finds medical record discrepancies and upholds payout with 9% interest and Rs 75,000 as compensation

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NextDC shares surge 43% after Goodman, Digital Realty stake purchases

China ramps up overseas mining push to tighten critical mineral grip

Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation

Nvidia’s humanoid push relies on China-made robot hands

South Korea targets world-leading sovereign AI model

BOJ holds rates at 1.25%, says inflation target has been met

Tencent, Visa broaden payments partnership after China approvals

Ambani’s Jio Platforms becomes India’s second-most valuable firm

Samsung Electronics third-quarter profit in line with estimates amid rising demand for AI memory chips

$22 billion in military spending approved

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Moody’S Ratings: Moody’s raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum

U.S. Army soldier arrested over alleged Russia espionage

Insurer rejected Rs 30 lakh accidental death claim citing alcohol consumption; consumer commission finds medical record discrepancies and upholds payout with 9% interest and Rs 75,000 as compensation

CoreWeave stock pops 13% after outlook raise eases AI slowdown concerns

Moody’S Ratings: Moody’s raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong economic momentum

U.S. Army soldier arrested over alleged Russia espionage

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