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Chinese semiconductor firms turn to Malaysia for high-end chip assembly amid US sanction fears
To reduce the possible negative effects of US sanctions on China's semiconductor industry, more Chinese semiconductor design companies are looking into joint ventures with Malaysian companies to assemble high-end circuits, specifically graphics processing units (GPUs).
Greece approves 2024 budget with optimistic growth projections and investment focus
Greece's 2024 budget was passed with the expectation that strong tourism and more EU investment money will accelerate the country's economy to 2.9 per cent growth from 2.4 per cent this year.
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‘Satanic’ chainsaw-wielding rescue bot leaves internet divided: ‘Those eyes are horrifying’
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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Meet top 5 openers with fastest ODI centuries, check who tops list
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
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‘US is locked and loaded’: Trump calls off Iran attack but sets THESE conditions
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Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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From Tom Holland-Zendaya to Blake Lively-Ryan Reynolds: Actors who met on sets and fell in love and married
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At least 3 killed in mass shooting at Idaho restaurant, shocking video of gunman open firing with AR-style rifle surfaces
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India-China reopen Nathu La route, reviving historic Silk Route trade corridor
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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Hrithik Roshan reacts to 'sorry Hrithik' trend, Kangana Ranaut slams him, mentions Saba Azad: 'You are in a committed relationship'
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Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots
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Nick Jonas' July photo dump featuring Priyanka Chopra and Malti Marie leaves fans gushing over family bond
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Why are iPhones so expensive compared to Android phones?
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German anatomist 'Dr Death's' family to grant his creepy last wish
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Trump, Putin kissing in Amsterdam? Pride parade’s ‘couple’ goes viral | WATCH
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Lift accident? Maintenance, builders & makers are ALL liable now, rules Supreme Court: 3 major regulations | WION Decodes
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Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
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Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
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US offers $15mn reward to dismantle alleged IRGC drone funding network
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Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
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Did Araghchi agree to open Hormuz to stop Trump’s planned US strikes on Iran? What we know
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August 2025 movie release calendar: Toxic, Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 and all big-ticket films hitting theatres
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How the S-400 turns the sky into a no-fly zone
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Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket
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'Fifth-generation fighters': Can the S-400 shoot down an F-35?
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Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
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How often does an S-400 need maintenance?
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Ariana Grande's Petal video fuels debate as fans voice concern over her appearance
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Kim Kardashian shares sweet moment with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton during summer vacation
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Ancient DNA reveals mix of Tibetan and North Indian ancestry
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
China's economic woes deepen as private sector struggles with challenges surrounding unemployment
Amid an ongoing real estate crisis, a privately run aluminium producer in Guangdong, China's manufacturing hub, has thrust the challenges faced by private businesses into the spotlight.
Business travel emissions plummet as companies embrace sustainable practices
According to a recent survey, nearly half of 217 multinational companies have cut their carbon emissions from business travel by at least 50 per cent between 2019 and 2022.
India and Oman strengthen economic ties: CEPA progress and joint vision
Discussions between India and Oman over a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), bilateral investments, and possible bilateral rupee trade have advanced during Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit to the country on Saturday.
Nissan partners with top Chinese university, plans global export of locally developed EVs
Nissan Motor on Sunday announced that the company would globally export electric vehicles (EVs) developed in China, as part of a deal with the country's prestigious Tsinghua University.
Hong Kong luxury retailers adapt as Chinese tourist spending declines
As the city adapts to a decline in Chinese tourists and a change in consumer preferences, Hong Kong's luxury retail industry is changing.
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