Bitcoin slips below $108k as cautious sentiment persists Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 12:14 The drop followed reports of large holders selling nearly US$600 million in Bitcoin, increasing selling pressure late last week.
Tesla owner complaints rise in US door-handle probe Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 10:40 The probe follows reports that low-voltage battery failures rendered exterior door handles inoperative, with some incidents involving children trapped.
S Korea’s top telecoms hit by hacking breaches, leadership shakeups Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 10:20 SK Telecom cited significant one-off costs from a data breach affecting nearly 27 million users, including about US$350 million in compensation.
MENA startups funding drop 77% in October: report Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 10:09 The UAE led with US$616 million over 15 deals, driven by Property Finder’s US$525 million debt round.
Trump says Nvidia’s top AI chips only for US companies Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 09:00 Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, plans to supply over 260,000 Blackwell chips to South Korea, including Samsung Electronics.
SK Telecom to expand Ulsan AI data center to 1 GW Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 07:53 The company plans to use energy-focused AIDC solutions and develop hubs in key regions including the Seoul metropolitan area, southern Ulsan.
Saudi Arabia bets on data centers to support AI ambitions Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 07:50 Humain plans to build up to six gigawatts of data center capacity across Saudi Arabia, partnering with Nvidia, AMD, Amazon Web Services. Qualcomm.
China, US strike trade deal to ease chip export ban Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 07:40 The agreement followed a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
France reports Shein for selling ‘childlike sex dolls’ online Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 07:20 The company said it is investigating how these listings circumvented screening measures and is taking corrective action.
Nexperia welcomes US-China move to ease chip shipment barriers Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 06:43 The company said its current priority is maintaining stable supply for its customers. Nexperia produces high-volume basic chips used in manufacturing.
Huawei-backed EV maker Seres nets $1.8b from Hong Kong IPO Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 06:04 The listing price is 22% lower than Seres’ closing price in Shanghai on October 31.
Indian services firm Urban Company expands to UAE, reshuffles board Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 3 November 2025 at 05:58 The new entity will focus on general trading, supplying products to service providers on the platform, and marketing products to UAE consumers.
Indian services firm Urban Company revenue up 37% Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 2 November 2025 at 09:00 Urban Company is winding down its Saudi Arabia operations after shifting to a joint venture model.
Microsoft to ramp up hiring as AI use expands, CEO says Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 2 November 2025 at 05:15 Microsoft’s workforce stayed flat at 228,000 in the fiscal year ending in June, with over 6,000 layoffs during that period and another 9,000 in July.
OpenAI ramps up hiring in India to tap local startups Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 1 November 2025 at 14:44 Executives from OpenAI have also visited India to meet with startups, with more leadership visits expected in November.
Zoom-backed AI startup Second Nature secures $22m series B Tech in Asia By:Diya Lal 17 October 2025 at 10:45 Other investors included Bright Pixel, StageOne Ventures, Cardumen, Signals VC, and Zoom, which is also a customer.