Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) posted record revenue and other income and profit for the second consecutive year in 2025, according to its 2025 Full Year Results report published on Thursday.

Samsung Electronics shares climbed to a record KRW200,000, capping a powerful six-month rally that has pushed the stock close to 200% higher as demand for memory chips surges.

India plans to achieve the capability to design and manufacture chips required for nearly 70 to 75 percent of domestic applications by 2029, an article published by the federal government's publicity wing, the Press Information Bureau, said on Saturday.

Artificial intelligence took center stage as Japan’s biggest annual electronics event, the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC), opened Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center near Tokyo, with 810 exhibitors — nearly half showcasing AI-powered innovations.

The State Department will increase staffing at select U.S. embassies and consulates to handle the anticipated surge in visa applications from soccer fans planning to attend FIFA World Cup matches in the United States next year.

The United States has temporarily halted all routine visa applications for citizens of Zimbabwe, adding to a series of stringent travel restrictions targeting several African countries. The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe announced the pause starting Friday, citing ongoing concerns with the Zimbabwean government.