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Bernard Arnault, World's Second-Richest Man, Under Investigation for Money Laundering in France?
According to the Wall Street Journal's Chinese edition, French prosecutors are investigating a potential money laundering transaction between French billionaire Bernard Arnault, chairman of the LVMH Group, and a Russian businessman. According to the Wall Street Journal's Chinese edition, French prosecutors are investigating a potential money laundering transaction between French billionaire Bernard Arnault, chairman of the LVMH Group, and a Russian businessman. -
Microsoft Shifts Focus from Windows to AI, While OpenAI Eyes New Stakeholders
While Apple typically dominates tech headlines in September, other tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Samsung also unveiled new products this month. However, due to Apple's event, Microsoft's Fall Product Launch, known in the industry as the "Surface Event," garnered less attention than expected. While Apple typically dominates tech headlines in September, other tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Samsung also unveiled new products this month. However, due to Apple's event, Microsoft's Fall Product Launch, known in the industry as the "Surface Event," garnered less attention than expected. -
Apple Dives into Generative AI with ChatGPT-like Product - Report
On September 29, according to Appleinsider, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed in an interview with the Evening Standard that the tech giant is ramping up its recruitment efforts in artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop generative AI products. On September 29, according to Appleinsider, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed in an interview with the Evening Standard that the tech giant is ramping up its recruitment efforts in artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop generative AI products. -
Lattice Semiconductor Takes on Mid-Tier FPGA Market: Finding a Breakthrough Between Two Titans
In the annals of chip technology, the invention of the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) was nothing short of brilliant. In the early 1980s, Ross Freeman, co-founder and engineer at Xilinx, observed that all chips on the market were of fixed specifications. If alterations were required, the chip would be rendered obsolete, leading to a wastage of tens of millions of dollars in redesigns. This sparked an idea: what if chips could be like blank tapes, allowing engineers to design and modify them on the hardware, reusing them through multiple "read-write" cycles? In the annals of chip technology, the invention of the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) was nothing short of brilliant. In the early 1980s, Ross Freeman, co-founder and engineer at Xilinx, observed that all chips on the market were of fixed specifications. If alterations were required, the chip would be rendered obsolete, leading to a wastage of tens of millions of dollars in redesigns. This sparked an idea: what if chips could be like blank tapes, allowing engineers to design and modify them on the hardware, reusing them through multiple "read-write" cycles? -
NVIDIA's French Offices Raided by Competition Authority, Stock Gains Narrow
On Thursday, September 28, reports emerged that NVIDIA's offices in France were raided by the country's competition authority. The tech giant is under suspicion of engaging in anti-competitive practices. This marks the first significant regulatory scrutiny NVIDIA has faced since becoming a leading supplier of artificial intelligence chips. On Thursday, September 28, reports emerged that NVIDIA's offices in France were raided by the country's competition authority. The tech giant is under suspicion of engaging in anti-competitive practices. This marks the first significant regulatory scrutiny NVIDIA has faced since becoming a leading supplier of artificial intelligence chips. -
Microsoft Once Pitched Bing Sale to Apple in Bid to Topple Google - Report
On a Thursday, September 28, sources familiar with the matter revealed that Microsoft had discussed selling its search engine, Bing, to Apple in 2020. The proposal would have set Bing as the default search engine on Apple devices, replacing Google. On a Thursday, September 28, sources familiar with the matter revealed that Microsoft had discussed selling its search engine, Bing, to Apple in 2020. The proposal would have set Bing as the default search engine on Apple devices, replacing Google. -
NIO and Mercedes-Benz: A Potential Alliance on the Horizon?
In a move that could reshape the automotive landscape, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup NIO is reportedly in exploratory talks with German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The discussions revolve around a potential partnership that would see Mercedes-Benz invest in NIO. In return, the German giant would gain access to NIO's cutting-edge technology. In a move that could reshape the automotive landscape, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup NIO is reportedly in exploratory talks with German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The discussions revolve around a potential partnership that would see Mercedes-Benz invest in NIO. In return, the German giant would gain access to NIO's cutting-edge technology. -
Evergrande's Chairman Hui Ka Yan Under Police Surveillance Amidst Company's Financial Struggles
The financial woes of China's property giant, Evergrande, have taken a dramatic turn with the recent reports of the company's founder and chairman, Hui Ka Yan, being taken into police custody. This development, coupled with the suspension of the company's share trading, has intensified concerns about the future of the world's most indebted firm and its potential ramifications on the global economy. The financial woes of China's property giant, Evergrande, have taken a dramatic turn with the recent reports of the company's founder and chairman, Hui Ka Yan, being taken into police custody. This development, coupled with the suspension of the company's share trading, has intensified concerns about the future of the world's most indebted firm and its potential ramifications on the global economy. -
Who is Hui Ka Yan? From Asia's Richest to Police Watch: Evergrande Chairman's Dramatic Descent
Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire chairman of China's embattled property giant Evergrande Group, is a figure who has long dominated the headlines. From his meteoric rise as Asia's wealthiest individual to the recent reports of his placement under police surveillance, Hui's journey encapsulates the volatile nature of China's real estate sector and the broader economic landscape. Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire chairman of China's embattled property giant Evergrande Group, is a figure who has long dominated the headlines. From his meteoric rise as Asia's wealthiest individual to the recent reports of his placement under police surveillance, Hui's journey encapsulates the volatile nature of China's real estate sector and the broader economic landscape. -
Evergrande's Chairman Hui Ka Yan Under Watch Amid Liquidation Fears: A Sign of Deepening Property Sector Woes?
China Evergrande Group, once a titan in the property sector, is now facing an escalating crisis. The company's chairman, Hui Ka Yan, has reportedly been placed under police surveillance, intensifying concerns about the beleaguered developer's future and the potential ramifications for China's economy. China Evergrande Group, once a titan in the property sector, is now facing an escalating crisis. The company's chairman, Hui Ka Yan, has reportedly been placed under police surveillance, intensifying concerns about the beleaguered developer's future and the potential ramifications for China's economy.