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Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 01:36 PM[SAN FRANCISCO] Intel has decided to use a high-end machine from ASML to manufacture some of its flagship Panther Lake laptop chips,...
Malaysia says higher energy prices will support subsidy spending
The government said it could spend up to RM40 billion (US$9.83 billion) on fuel subsidies this yearPublished Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 12:46 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia said on Wednesday...
DeepSeek prepares for IPO filing as soon as 2027, eyes US$71 billion valuation: FT
The startup begins talks with potential backers for a fresh funding round after closing a US$7 billion round of financingPublished Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 11:57 AM[BEIJING] Chinese artificial...
China’s DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at US$74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO
The AI startup has started early deliberations for a potential listing on Shanghai’s Star Market, sources sayPublished Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 11:57 AM[HONG KONG/BEIJING] Chinese artificial intelligence startup...
Citi shares drop as CEO Fraser plans deeper job cuts this year
Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 11:43 AMCITIGROUP shares slumped after the bank’s top executives said they plan to bring forward job cuts and key technology investments, moves that...
China slashes June oil refining volumes to six-year low as crude imports collapse
Processing volumes fall 18% year on year to 51.24 million tonnes – the lowest since March 2020Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 11:11 AMCHINESE oil refiners slashed output in...
Energy is the new water, says climate ambassador Ravi Menon
Asean needs to come up with policy responses that allow for it to be traded in a way that all parties benefit[SINGAPORE] As energy becomes a scarce resource like...
Asian stocks rise on drop in US inflation rate, with South Korea’s Kospi up 7%
The index’s surge comes ahead of the next test for the AI rally, with earnings due at ASMLPublished Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 10:37 AM — Updated Wed, Jul...
Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety: survey
Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 10:21 AM[MILAN/STOCKHOLM] Motorists’ misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for...
Gold slips as oil rally keeps inflation, rate outlook on investors’ radar
Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 10:17 AM — Updated Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 01:50 PM[BENGALURU] Gold prices fell on Wednesday (Jul 15) after climbing more than 2...