Thailand start-up says it's boosting crop yields with app for farmers
Ricult is helping small farmers in Thailand and Pakistan boost yields through artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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A renewable energy company in Thailand has electric vehicle dreams
Energy Absolute has branched into commercial EVs — in line with Thailand's policy to put 70,000 electric vehicles on the road annually.
Japan, Hong Kong drop more than 2% each as Asia-Pacific markets slip amid renewed Covid fears
Stocks in Japan led losses among Asia-Pacific markets in Friday trade, with the Nikkei 225 dropping about 2.5% on the day.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; Bank of Korea announces rate hike
The Bank of Korea on Thursday raised its policy rate to 1%, a move that was largely expected by analysts in a Reuters poll.
IEA chief criticizes 'artificial tightness' in energy markets, says some failed to help cool prices
His comments come as energy analysts assess the effectiveness of a U.S.-led pledge to release oil from strategic reserves to stymie surging fuel prices.
U.S. blacklists dozens of Chinese tech firms citing national security concerns
The Chinese Communist Party has previously said that it does not engage in industrial espionage.
Samsung plans to build a $17 billion chip plant in Texas
The semiconductor factory in Taylor marks the largest-ever investment made by Samsung in the U.S.
Investors are going wild over a Dutch chip firm. And you've probably never heard of it
The 37-year-old company is the only firm in the world capable of making the highly-complex machines that are needed to manufacture the most advanced chips.
Japan leads losses in Asia-Pacific; New Zealand dollar falls after central bank announces rate hike
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Wednesday announced its decision to raise the official cash rate to 0.75%.
Singapore's economy grew at a faster pace in the third quarter than initial estimate
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the Singapore economy is expected to grow by around 7% in 2021 — the top of its previous forecast range of 6% to 7%.
This Houston tech company wants to build renewable energy-run bitcoin mines across Texas
Texas is a hot spot for bitcoin miners thanks to its unique energy grid.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as tech shares drop after Biden renominates Powell as Fed chair
U.S. President Joe Biden announced Monday that he will renominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chair.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; JD.com, Netease shares in Hong Kong jump on index inclusion
Hong Kong-listed shares of JD.com and Netease rose following a Friday announcement that the two stocks are set to be included in the Hang Seng index.
Australia to allow more visa-holders to return as it faces skills shortage in post-Covid recovery
Eligible visa holders include skilled workers, students, refugees as well as working holidaymakers.
Google's Australia investment could be a big boost for the nation's A.I. scene
Google announced Monday that it plans to set up a new Google Research Australia lab in Sydney.
Watch live: CDC panel to vote on Pfizer, Moderna Covid boosters for all adults
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Wednesday that the agency would act as quickly as possible on boosters.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng slips as Alibaba shares drop 10% after disappointing earnings
Alibaba on Thursday missed revenue and earnings expectations for the September quarter, as slowing economic growth in China weighed on results.
India will scrap three controversial farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says
Modi added that the government will begin the constitutional process in parliament later this month to repeal the laws.
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Hong Kong tech shares sell off, oil prices decline further
Some of the major tech names listed in Hong Kong, including Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent declined sharply.
The Biden-Xi meeting left one big question unanswered, says analyst
The U.S. and China emerged from a high-profile meeting between Xi and Biden striking a positive tone — but a big question remains unanswered, says Stephen Olson.
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