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Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

South China Morning Post

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July 9, 2026

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Saudi Arabian tech giant eyes Hong Kong as Asia gateway and smart city partner

A Saudi Arabian tech giant has made Hong Kong its first stop on its maiden visit to Asia, expressing strong interest in partnering with local authorities to co-develop a smart city and establish a strategic gateway to the broader regional market. The remarks on Wednesday followed the opening of LEAP East 2026, the inaugural Hong Kong edition of the global tech event, where Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted deepening ties between the two regions. Chan said he would lead a business...

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Singapura bukan sahaja jiran, malah rakan strategik

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia dan Singapura merupakan rakan kongsi strategik yang saling melengkapi khususnya dalam bidang perdagangan, pelaburan dan pembangunan ekonomi serantau. Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim bertitah, kerjasama menerusi Zon Ekonomi Khas Johor-Singapura (JS-SEZ) dan Sistem Transit Rapid Johor Bahru-Singapura (RTS Link) menjadi antara projek penting yang akan memperkukuh hubungan dua hala serta meningkatkan daya ... Read more The post Singapura bukan sahaja jiran, malah rakan strategik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace

Quebec sees Korea as Indo-Pacific gateway for AI, batteries, aerospace

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 1, 2026

Beyond the Mall Launches as the UAE’s Home for Meaningful Gifting and Independent Brands

Beyond the Mall, a new UAE-based online lifestyle marketplace, has launched with a mission to shine a spotlight on the region’s most inspiring independent brands, artisans and entrepreneurs. Bringing together a carefully curated collection of unique products spanning fashion, homeware, personalised creations, gifts and everyday lifestyle essentials, the platform offers consumers a destination to discover [] The post Beyond the Mall Launches as the UAE’s Home for Meaningful Gifting and Independent Brands appeared first on Middle East News 247.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

UAE–Korea partnership to study establishment of Korean Industrial Zone in UAE

UAE–Korea partnership to study establishment of Korean Industrial Zone in UAE

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 21, 2026

Minister of Industry reviews production at ELARABY, Samsung factories in Beni Suef

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, accompanied by Beni Suef Governor Abdullah Abdel Aziz, conducted an inspection tour of Samsung Electronics’ factory, ELARABY Group’s home appliances complex, and the industrial wastewater treatment plant in the Kom Abu Radi industrial zone in Beni Suef. The visit was part of ongoing field follow-ups on industrial facilities and aimed [] The post Minister of Industry reviews production at ELARABY, Samsung factories in Beni Suef first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

KrASIA

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· Jul 3, 2026

Hong Kong’s hub ambitions are not a zero-sum game

By connecting businesses across ASEAN and the GBA, Hong Kong can show how hubs create more value together.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Central Asia is critical focus for GHGSat - CEO (Exclusive)

Central Asia is critical focus for GHGSat - CEO (Exclusive)

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Asean hopes to tap Greater Bay Area’s tech skills with closer ties: industry chiefs

Asean countries are looking to deepen supply chain integration with the Greater Bay Area to tap expertise in the region’s advanced technologies and manufacturing, with Hong Kong also poised to benefit, industry leaders and officials have said. Panellists at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026 highlighted artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology as key areas for cooperation, while stressing the importance of open data flows and shared digital standards. Tuesday’s summit...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 7, 2026

InfoComm Asia 2026 - Asia's Super Connector for Professional AV - Takes Place Next Week in Bangkok

InfoComm Asia 2026 - Asia's Super Connector for Professional AV - Takes Place Next Week in Bangkok

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

KAI, Naver team up to develop defense AI platform

SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- Korean Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI) and South Korean...

Business Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

Planning a UAE trip from Northeast India? Direct flights begin from August. Details here

With these additions, Guwahati will have direct links with four countries — the UAE, Thailand, Singapore and Bhutan.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Global music moguls turn to Korea for next growth engine

Global music industry heavyweights are increasingly viewing South Korea as a gateway to the Asian entertainment market, with rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z becoming the latest to establish a Korea-focused business. Following Ne-Yo's announcement in March that his Pacific Music Group would open a Korean branch to expand across Asia, Jay-Z's investment firm MarcyPen has partnered with Hanwha Asset Management to launch an investment company specializing in Korean entertainment and cultural businesse

The Register

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· Jun 23, 2026

India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1

PLUS: Indian telco ponders broadband satellites; Samsung goes all-in on OpenAI; Vietnam centrally plans ten tech giants; and more!

The Slovenia Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Siam Paragon Creates A World-Class Horological Benchmark With "Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2026"

Reinforcing Its Position as a Global Luxury Destination and Elevating Bangkok as Southeast Asia's Watch Culture Capital BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 June 2026 - Siam Paragon, a 'global luxury destination' and a top-of-mind destination recognized by both locals and ...

Bloomberg

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· Jun 30, 2026

China Opportunity: Where Global Capital Moves Next

Brian Roberts, Head of Equities Product Development, Hong Kong Exchanges Clearing Ltd. told Bloomberg's Charlotte Yang how Hong Kong powers northbound flows. While on our panel Mark Konyn, Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA; Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer, E Fund HK and Helen Qiao, Chief Greater China Economist Head of Asia Economics Research, Bank of America shared their optimism for global investment in China with Bloomberg's Rebecca Sin at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)

BERNAMA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Business : Malaysia Poised To Gain From AI Chip Upcycle -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to benefit from the global artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor upcycle through advanced packaging, AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment demand and ongoing supply-chain diversification, said Apex Securities Bhd.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 23, 2026

Industry Minister meets Samsung Executives to discuss expansion, local manufacturing

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks with a delegation from Samsung Electronics led by Chairman Won Kim Kim to review the company’s current projects and future expansion plans. The meeting was attended by senior ministry officials, including Mohamed Sami, Assistant Minister for Strategic Affairs. Discussions highlighted Samsung’s success since establishing operations in Egypt [] The post Industry Minister meets Samsung Executives to discuss expansion, local manufacturing appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Thailand's artificial intelligence boom: Data bring human and environmental cost

Thailand aims to become Southeast Asia’s AI hub, attracting billions in investment and new data centres. However, concerns are growing over the environmental impact and effects on local communities. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Thailand #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DataCenters #TechInvestment #SoutheastAsia #AIHub #Technology #DigitalEconomy #EnvironmentalImpact #AlJazeeraEnglish

UPI

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· Jul 4, 2026

Anthropic eyes South Korea's Samsung for custom AI chip

Anthropic eyes South Korea's Samsung for custom AI chip

ANTARA News

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· Jun 29, 2026

COOCON Expands MCP-Based Data Business for the AI Agent Era

-COOCON (CEO Kim Jong-hyun, KOSDAQ: 294570), a business data platform company in South Korea, announced on June 29 ...

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tech Weekly: SK Hynix takes the lead, Apple hikes prices

From SK Hynix overtaking Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable listed company to Apple's plan to raise prices for its products, here is a round up of the tech and innovation stories making headlines this week. #News #Technology #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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