Elon Musk defends using prescribed ketamine for ‘negative frame of mind’
Tesla CEO dismisses suggestion his drug use could influence the perceptions of investors.
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Tech giant Nvidia unveils higher performing ‘superchips’ to power AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells developers conference that computing is advancing at an 'insane' rate.
After success of BTS and Parasite, South Korea woos digital nomads
Critics say the criteria for new digital nomad visa are too stringent to attract remote workers in large numbers.
Uber pays $178m to settle lawsuit with taxi drivers in Australia
Law firm behind class action says outcome among most successful legal actions ever taken against the ride-sharing giant.
As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics
Russian president's all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.
Japan’s Nissan, Honda to study partnership on EVs amid Chinese dominance
Japanese carmakers have struggled to keep up with their Chinese rivals in the fast-growing EV market.
Biden opposes Japanese takeover of US Steel, touts ‘American steelworkers’
US president's remarks come as he is seeking to shore up support in key swing state of Pennsylvania.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead
Coroner's office in US state of South Carolina says 62-year-old former Boeing employee died on Saturday.
3 in 4 US teens say they are happy or peaceful without their smartphone
Survey by the Pew Research Centre comes amid growing push to regulate children's access to digital platforms.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman returning to board after probe into company turmoil
Investigation by outside law firm into Altman's firing finds his conduct 'did not mandate removal.'
‘Two sessions’: China sets 5 percent growth target, boosts military budget
Beijing sets one of its lowest targets in decades amid property crisis, slowing exports and population decline.
Vietnam’s bid to exploit US-China chip tensions confronts labour hurdles
Hanoi is hoping to benefit from the push to de-risk from China amid intensifying geopolitical tensions.
Japan’s Nikkei stock index passes 40,000 for first time amid AI fanfare
Nikkei 225 gains as much as 1 percent after last month beating 1989 record.
After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat
City-state's invocation of foreign interference law highlights challenges of maintaining a highly globalised economy.
Meta unveils team to combat disinformation and AI harms in EU elections
Tech giant's head of EU affairs says team will bring together experts from across the company.
Japan’s Nikkei hits new high after topping 1989 peak
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 last week made history by hitting its highest level in nearly 35 years.
Half of UK exporters say Houthi attacks in Red Sea disrupting business
The British Chambers of Commerce says 55 percent of exporters report higher shipping costs and delays.
Google pauses Gemini’s image tool for people after anti-‘woke’ backlash
Tech giant says model is 'missing the mark' after controversy over failure to depict white people.
China’s C919 jetliner showcased at Singapore Airshow
Biennial air show opens to the public for the first time since the onset of the COVID-pandemic in 2020.
Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy
Analysts say Beijing needs to roll out measures to stimulate greater domestic consumption amid slowing growth.