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LAHORE: DWP Technologies, in collaboration with Xerox, made a notable impression at PrintPak Lahore 2025 by showcasing a range of high-performance digital printing technologies designed to meet the growing needs of Pakistan’s print and packaging sector. The DWP Technologies Xerox booth drew significant attention, offering live demonstrations of Xerox’s advanced production printers, intelligent workflow automation tools, and color-accurate printing systems. These solutions aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and overall performance for businesses in the commercial printing industry. “PrintPak Lahore is a key event for connecting with Pakistan’s vibrant printing community. This year, our goal was to highlight how modern printing…
US video game developer Riot Games, creator of League of Legends, retains bragging rights to the most popular PC game in China nearly a decade and a half after its launch.First introduced in 2009 and brought to the mainland in 2011, the multiplayer online battle game has been around longer than many of those who play it – a remarkable feat in an industry known for its rapid shifts.The secret to the game’s longevity may lie in the sustained appeal of the League of Legends esports scene, as shown by the world championship tournament held in the country over the…
Nickel prices fell on Monday as the dollar strengthened against most major currencies, with traders returning to Federal Reserve policy bets. Bank forecasts on metals Goldman Sachs said in a research note published last month that copper prices are expected to remain within a range of 10,000 to 11,000 dollars per metric ton in 2026 and 2027 due to a market surplus, although the long-term outlook for industrial metals remains positive. The bank pointed to three key factors that could limit the upside potential for copper prices: Chinese buyers may scale back purchases if prices rise…
Washington’s approval for South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarines has become a turning point in the alliance, analysts say, one that is already pushing Seoul towards a more explicit role in the United States’ broader Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China.As the US military reframes the region around a “strategic triangle” linking South Korea, Japan and the Philippines, observers say Washington has already begun “presenting the bill” for its endorsement of the submarine project – pressing Seoul to take on greater burden-sharing within that security framework.“There is no free lunch on earth. Washington has started presenting a bill to Seoul, calling…
A series of electric vehicle fires in China has pushed the issue of battery safety into the public spotlight, triggering a wider public debate about the potential risks.Last month saw a number of high-profile incidents, including one on October 13 in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, where a Xiaomi EV burst into flames after a high-speed crash, killing the driver.On October 23 in Shanghai, a Li Auto car suddenly burst into flames on a bumpy road, becoming fully engulfed within 10 seconds. The occupants escaped.A week later in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district, firefighters had to put out a…
The recovery of China’s tech stocks from their trough is still at an early stage, as the country’s emergence as an artificial intelligence superpower reshapes global platforms and lures Western capital back, according to a senior investment banker at JPMorgan.As Chinese entrepreneurs expanded their businesses globally and deepened their involvement in AI, their companies and fundraising plans were once again drawing the attention of international investors after years of stagnation, said Mark Fiteny, the US bank’s head of Asia-Pacific technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) and new economy.“Investors hold a lean-forward sentiment because they are underexposed in their portfolios to these…
The recovery of China’s tech stocks from their trough is still at an early stage, as the country’s emergence as an artificial intelligence superpower reshapes global platforms and lures Western capital back, according to a senior investment banker at JPMorgan.As Chinese entrepreneurs expanded their businesses globally and deepened their involvement in AI, their companies and fundraising plans were once again drawing the attention of international investors after years of stagnation, said Mark Fiteny, the US bank’s head of Asia-Pacific technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) and new economy.“Investors hold a lean-forward sentiment because they are underexposed in their portfolios to these…
Nickel prices fell on Monday as the dollar strengthened against most major currencies, with traders returning to Federal Reserve policy bets. Bank forecasts on metals Goldman Sachs said in a research note published last month that copper prices are expected to remain within a range of 10,000 to 11,000 dollars per metric ton in 2026 and 2027 due to a market surplus, although the long-term outlook for industrial metals remains positive. The bank pointed to three key factors that could limit the upside potential for copper prices: Chinese buyers may scale back purchases if prices rise…
American political commentator and live-streamer Hasan Piker has stirred controversy during his ongoing trip to China, with a viral encounter in Tiananmen Square and remarks that critics say amount to promoting Chinese propaganda.On Monday, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for China’s embassy in Washington, shared on X (formerly Twitter) an interview Piker did with state-run China Global Television Network last week, writing: “Real reason why mega #US influencer Hasan Piker is in #China.”In the interview, Piker, who has 1.6 million followers on X, said he wanted to visit China because “there’s a lot of rumours about China. There’s a lot of misunderstanding,…
Nickel prices fell on Monday as the dollar strengthened against most major currencies, with traders returning to Federal Reserve policy bets. Bank forecasts on metals Goldman Sachs said in a research note published last month that copper prices are expected to remain within a range of 10,000 to 11,000 dollars per metric ton in 2026 and 2027 due to a market surplus, although the long-term outlook for industrial metals remains positive. The bank pointed to three key factors that could limit the upside potential for copper prices: Chinese buyers may scale back purchases if prices rise…