China blocks firms from aiding EU’s JD.com probe as regulatory clash deepens

Chinese justice and commerce ministries order the ban in a joint statement condemning ‘undue extraterritorial jurisdiction measures’

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Parcels move along conveyor belts at e-commerce giant JD.com's sorting centre in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Finbarr Bermingham in Brussels

Beijing has banned Chinese entities from assisting with a European Union investigation into e-commerce giant JD.com under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation (FSR).

A statement from China’s Ministry of


Apple's services business is starting to feel the pain from losing its grip on App Store payments

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Bottom line: Apple's services business is starting to feel the effects of rules that allow app developers to send iPhone users to payment systems outside the App Store. The changes are beginning to slow App Store spending and weaken the commission model that has helped make services one of Apple's most profitable businesses.

The Cupertino company reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for the June quarter, a record but

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Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industry

Singapore will introduce tax exemptions on profits earned by fund managers and make it easier for investment professionals to obtain visas as it seeks to head off growing competition in the asset management sector, the central bank has said.

The ‌Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the finance ministry plan to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds, including those of single family offices. More details will be announced in the 2027 budget.

MAS also said on Wednesday it would support hedge funds


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Beyond the Smartphone: How Sony and TSMC’s New Alliance Will Redefine Mirrorless Sensors?

Sony and TSMC partnership has now been finalized. This is aimed at strengthening Sony’s mobile image sensor business. Still, whatever technological advancement comes out of this venture could find its way onto larger sensors too. I do expect, for example, that the LYTIA tech might find its way onto some APS-C and full-frame cameras, as it allows for incredible dynamic range without the penalty of lower rolling shutter (like we have on the Dual Gain tech).

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(PR) Drakong by Hyperkin Introduces the PixelByte Controller and Blindbox Gamepads

Drakong by Hyperkin, a leading L.A. based gaming hardware company, announced today the PixelByte Controller, a new range of highly collectible, fully-functional controllers, and the world's first line of Blindbox gamepads!!

Tiny in size, huge on fun, the PixelByte Controller range offers a fully-functional gamepad that's small enough to go where you go, and thanks to its integrated keychain, the PixelByte can attach to your belt loop, bag, purse, or practically anything, ideal for
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Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers

Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.

Everyone Hates AI So Much, Jason Kelce Is Telling Beer Drinkers To Send Jars Of Their Piss To Data Centers

The former NFL player suggests you pee in a jar and put it in the mail

6 things you can connect to the USB port on your PlayStation 5

From everyday peripherals to high-end gaming accessories, the PlayStation 5's USB ports can be real versatile.

Hong Kong unveils its first dedicated psychiatric facility for under-18s

Hong Kong’s main psychiatric hospital has unveiled the city’s first facility exclusively dedicated to child and adolescent patients, as part of a wider redevelopment that offers upgraded wards designed to enhance service quality and foster recovery.

The redevelopment of Kwai Chung Hospital has increased the total construction floor area from 80,000 to 134,000 square metres, ensuring it can provide 1,000 beds for psychiatric patients.

It also involved the reallocation of specialist outpatient clinics, day hospital facilities

(From left) Dr Jones Kwok, chief manager for planning and commissioning at the Kowloon West Cluster; Dr Law Chun-bon, the cluster’s chief executive; and Dr Cheng Koi-man, Kwai Chung Hospital’s chief executive. Photo: Dickson Lee