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Tech war: Chinaโs top foundry SMIC reports revenue growth in 2024, but net profits plunge
Full-year revenue grew 27 per cent to US$8 billion but net profit plunged 45.4 per cent to US$493 million.
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Alibaba has staged a quiet $100 billion rally โ AI and Jack Ma's return are at the heart of it
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to the spotlight as China's political environment for tech improves. Alibaba's successes in AI have also shone through.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Africa: U.S. Decision to End Support for GAVI Puts Millions of Children's Lives At Risk
[MSF] The reported decision that the US government will end its support for Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance - which was set up 20 years ago to increase access to vaccines for the world's poorest countries--will have devastating consequences for children across the globe, said Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify
China looks to tighten grip on Central Asia allies as trade frictions elsewhere mount.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Putin suggests UN administration of Ukraine
Russia's president has floated the idea of a UN-sponsored administration leading Ukraine into elections before peace negotiations. The US said Ukrainians determine governance. DW rounds up the latest.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Woman charged with using fake papers to get into HKU hires new senior counsel
Li Sixuan, 28, requests court adjournment as she says newly hired senior counsel Martin Hui will need more time to negotiate with prosecution.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Over 150 dead across Myanmar, Thailand as earthquake traps scores under rubble
A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok as rescuers rush to the site of a collapsed building where at least 80 workers are unaccounted for.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:East Africa: The StopEACOP Coalition Condemns the Partial Financing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
[350Africa.org] The StopEACOP Coalition strongly condemns the financial institutions that have chosen to bankroll the destructive East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), as announced by the EACOP Ltd. company on Wednesday. While concerning, the announcement marks a desperate attempt by the EACOP company to inspire investor confidence. The announcement, which does not disclose the loan amount committed by the five...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:The Coalition has promised $400m for youth mental health. Young people told us what they need
Young people are waiting more than three months for mental health care, and are struggling to cope while they wait.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:US sidelines Europe, demands โright of first offerโ on Ukraine investments
Kyivโs EU membership bid could be undermined if the US has control over investment decisions covering large areas of Ukraineโs economy.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Myanmarโs Military Is Tightening Its Grip on Cyberspace
Tracking three major recent developments in the countryโs junta-controlled digital sphere.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:In Puerto Rico, Trumpโs campaign to dismantle the Department of Education has a particular bite
Maraida Caraballo Martinez has been an educator in Puerto Rico for 28 years and the principal of the elementary school Escuela de la Communidad Jaime C. Rodriguez for the past seven. She never knows how much money her school in Yabucoa will receive from the government each year because it isnโt based on the number [โฆ] The post In Puerto Rico, Trumpโs campaign to dismantle the Department of Education has a particular...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ants in your house? Hereโs how they get everywhere โ even high up in tall buildings
Ants outnumber humans by an almost unimaginable margin. Thereโs probably one near you right now.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:CNBC's Inside India newsletter: What ails India's manufacturing?
India wants to be a manufacturing powerhouse. A flagship scheme launched five years ago to help the country realize that aim, however, has fallen short of key goals.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Myanmar Military Chief Says Election to Be Held in December
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has promised to transfer power to whoever wins the election, but there are many reasons to be skeptical.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Woman who killed music icon Selena denied parole in Texas
The music icon was shot and killed by the founder of her fan club, who has been denied her first attempt at parole in Texas.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:India: Ethnic Clashes Restart in Manipur
Click to expand Image Police fire tear gas shells to disperse students protesting against ethnic violence in Imphal, in India's northeastern state of Manipur, September 10, 2024. 2024 Paojel Chaoba/AP Photo Indiaโs northeastern state of Manipur is facing risks of renewed ethnic violence despite the resignation of its divisive chief minister and the imposition of presidentโs rule on February 13, 2025.Indiaโs Supreme...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Japanโs quiet science vs Chinaโs megaphone claims
Japanโs technological and scientific contributions to the world are undeniable. From the invention of the blue LED that revolutionized energy efficiency to the development of high-speed rail, Japan has long been at the forefront of scientific progress. Yet, despite these advancements, Japan has never projected itself as a global scientific power in the way that [โฆ] The post Japanโs quiet science vs Chinaโs megaphone...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Gustavo Petro Denounces Media Censorship and Defends Right to Information in Colombia
โWhat fundamental right is violated if the president speaks on television? The commercial interests of privatized channels are not fundamental rights,โ Petro argued. โThose who donโt want to watch can change the channelโno one is forcing them.โ Related: Colombian President Dennounces: โOnly the Nations that Have the Power of Destruction are Heardโ President Warns of [โฆ]
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Asian auto stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs on car imports dent sentiment
Shares of Asia's automakers extended declines for a second day as investors continue to parse Donald Trump's tariffs on cars not made in the country.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Denounces Criminalization of Migrants at UN Human Rights Council
Venezuela condemns U.S. and El Salvador over migrants rights abuses at UN, citing forced transfers and โdouble standardsโ in human rights protection. Related: Cuba and Venezuela Unite Against US Sanctions: โThis is an Attack on Our Sovereigntyโ Venezuela Exposes Mistreatment of Migrants in UN Address During a recent session of the United Nations Human Rights [โฆ]
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Peter Duttonโs new energy plan sounds like a gas. In reality it means more emissions โ and more profits for industry | Tim Buckley
The opposition leaderโs new national gas plan aims at increasing domestic gas production. But in reality that just means more subsidies for gas companiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Duttonโs new national gas plan sounds good in theory: force gas companies to supply more gas for domestic consumption, thereby reducing domestic gas prices by about 30%.But the reality is likely to be...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty
Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Council launches fines blitz on travellers 'hogging' public facilities
A stoush has broken out between working tourists and residents of an upmarket part of Albany, southern WA, over public facilities at one of the city's most popular beaches.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:At least three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike near Gaza City
At least three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike near Gaza City At least three Palestinians were killed and dozens more were wounded by an Israeli strike targeting a house in the Zeitoun neighborhood east of Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. The strike is the latest in a deadly day for the Gaza Strip, with Israel attacking across the enclave.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:World Central Kitchen says Israeli strike killed Gaza volunteer
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) said that an Israeli military strike killed one of the charity groupโs volunteers working in the Gaza Strip and injured six other people. โOur hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of one of our volunteers in Gaza. Israeli strikes hit near one of our WCK-supported community kitchens...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump signs order targeting law firm with ties to Robert Mueller
President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation targeting WilmerHale, a law firm with ties to former special counsel Robert Mueller, making it the latest law firm to be a target for retribution. The presidential action directs the government to suspend any security clearances held by WilmerHale employees, review the firm's access to government buildings and...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:BlackRock sells Shanghai tower at 34% discount as it pulls back from China property
The US firm is selling its last major asset in the city, Trinity Place, for 900 million yuan (US$124 million), according to sources.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong anti-corruption agency vows to quash bribery of imported workers
Previous case resulted in 23 convictions over alleged HK$6 million of bribes from 58 imported workers on the airportโs third-runway project.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Musk doubles down on calling Mark Kelly โa traitorโ
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump, doubled down on accusing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of being a "traitor" because he visited Ukraine and insisted the United States support the country earlier this month. Fox Newsโs Bret Baier asked Musk why he would call the senator a traitor on X in reaction...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump launches task force to make D.C. โsafe and beautiful,โ focusing on deportations, crime, homelessness
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order with the goal of improving Washington, D.C.โs cleanliness and safety, focusing on deporting migrants in the nationโs capital and cleaning up crime and homelessness. The order launches a task force โto ensure effective federal participationโ in the enforcement of immigration laws and redirecting resources to apprehend and...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:โWe wonโt back downโ: Global leaders threaten backlash to Trump auto tariff
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that 'nothing is off the table' in retaliation to 25-percent tariffs.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Japanโs โHostage Justiceโ Survivors Urge Legal Reforms at Diet
Click to expand Image Masaaki Ohkawara (L), president of Ohkawara Kakohki Co., Ltd., and Junji Shimada (C) attend a press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2024. 2024 The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images On Wednesday, in Japanโs Diet, the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs held a hearing on the countryโs abusive โhostage justiceโ system. To pressure suspects to confess to crimes, prosecutors have long...
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