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China factory activity returns to growth in September as AI boom supports industry

China's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery with a manufacturing purchasing managers' index of 50.1 in September. This marks an improvement from the previous month's reading of 49.8, indicating a rebound in factory activity. Easing weather disruptions and a boost from the global AI industry contributed to this growth. Policymakers…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Mysore Silk Certification Explained: How to Check If Your Karnataka Saree Is Authentic Before You Buy

What Makes Mysore Silk a Certified ProductMysore silk holds a Geographical Indication tag registered under GI Application No. 7, granted by the Government of India. That GI status means only silk produced under specific conditions in Mysore, and processed through the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), can legally carry the…

Times Life · Sep 30

Asian Games 2026: Indian women's compound archery team sets gold medal clash with China

The Indian women's compound archery team successfully defeated South Korea in a thrilling semifinal match. India won by a narrow margin of 235-233, demonstrating impressive skill and teamwork throughout the competition. Prithika, Jyothi, and Chikitha were instrumental in securing the victory with multiple perfect scores. Despite pressure from the South…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

ByteDance Could Buy 1 Million Nvidia GPUs — But Don't Bank on It Yet

Nvidia could regain a foothold in China as ByteDance weighs buying 1 million RTX Pro 5500 GPUs. However, the massive order could test the limits of U.S. AI chip export controls.

Barchart · Sep 29

The Futuristic-Looking Hyundai Ioniq V Launches At Just $14,800 In China

The car is mighty cheap, even in China. It undercuts many compact Chinese EVs, like the BYD Dolphin.

InsideEVs · Sep 29

Singer granted rare exemption after performing unapproved song at concert in China

Social media users labeled the performance an ‘expensive tribute,’ praising her gesture while expressing concern over potential sanctions from regulators

The Independent UK · Sep 29

ASML turned an old BBC description into a badge of honor as its chipmaking technology took off - why “relatively obscure” is printed on its hoodie

ASML has transitioned from being relatively obscure to becoming a key player in the chip technology arena. While it does not manufacture computer chips directly, it produces machines that are critical for their production. These machines, which employ extreme ultraviolet light, require a year to construct and must function in…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

China Launches State-Backed Science Journal Vita To Challenge Western Grip on Research Publishing

China has launched Vita, a state-backed life sciences journal with no article-processing fees, as part of efforts to increase the global influence of Chinese scientific publishing.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

US to lend 40 million barrel oil from strategic reserve as Ukraine war strains global supply

The United States has proposed a loan of 40 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy companies. This initiative is designed to counteract rising oil prices, which have been significantly impacted by the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. As Indian refiners brace for a decline in…

The Times of India · Sep 29

The $60 billion products receiving tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

The products range from timber and medical equipment to fireworks and dolls

The Independent UK · Sep 29