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After nearly two decades shaping Intel’s chip designs, one of its leading semiconductor architects has left the United States to join Tsinghua University as a full-time professor.Su Fei, a veteran engineer in chip testing and semiconductor reliability, is now the Xing-Hua endowed chair professor at his alma mater’s school of integrated circuits, according to the faculty webpage.At Intel, Su’s work spanned the entire chip life cycle – from early concept to mass production – with a focus on improving reliability, security and long-term performance of the advanced microprocessors used in everything from smartphones to data centres.A scroll through Su’s social…

Gold prices rose in the European market on Friday to resume gains that had paused yesterday, trading once again near record highs, on track to post a fourth consecutive weekly gain, supported by the current weakness in US dollar levels.   Mounting concerns over weakness in the US labor market have overshadowed inflation worries ahead of a widely expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.   Price Overview   • Gold prices today: Gold rose by 0.65% to ($3,656.71), from the opening level at ($3,633.96), with a low at ($3,630.63).   • At Thursday’s settlement, gold lost…

The United States is angling for space supremacy and will escalate the space race with repeated tests of its new shuttle-like plane, according to researchers from China’s Space Engineering University.In a commentary in military mouthpiece the PLA Daily on Friday, the researchers said the X-37B space plane had the potential to be weaponised as a “space killer” and the tests of the craft highlighted the United States’ ambitions to pursue space supremacy.The US conducted its eighth test mission for the X-37B last month, launching it aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.The US military said that the mission would show cutting-edge…

Dozens of angry European lawmakers banged their hands on their desks after being denied a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk. Backers of the American conservative activist rallied at U.S. embassies in Europe and Africa. And supportive world leaders chimed in, lauding him as a friend and inspiration.The assassination of Kirk in broad daylight at a Utah university this week has resonated well beyond the United States, highlighting in democracies around the globe the same yawning political divide that has riven America.The outpouring of grief, anger and defiance over his death also testified to his influence and impact abroad,…

Beijing is likely to boost its routine patrol presence near Scarborough Shoal after setting up its planned nature reserve in the disputed waters, according to observers in China.Zhang Yancang, director of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Research Institute at Dalian Maritime University, said this would mean daily patrols not only by coastguard vessels but also aircraft, drones and even uncrewed boats.“Unlike previous patrols, the patrols from now on will focus more on being routine and regular,” he was quoted as saying by Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV.Beijing on Wednesday announced plans to establish…

One of China’s biggest sportswear makers, 361 Degrees International, said it will adopt stablecoin payment and settlement for its overseas operations, becoming one of the first mainland retailers to make such a move as it seeks overseas expansion.The Xiamen-based company said in a Hong Kong stock exchange filing on Thursday that it planned to use stablecoins in transactions outside mainland China, covering offline stores, e-commerce sales, supply chain services and digital ecosystem operations.Stablecoins – digital tokens backed by fiat currencies such as the US dollar – can serve as an alternative to cash, helping to improve payment efficiency, cut costs…

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has ordered the retraining of five lions that fatally mauled a veteran zookeeper at Safari World in Bangkok.The case has since prompted the closure of the park’s predator zone and sparked a review of safety practices at wildlife attractions across Thailand.Jian Rangkharasamee, a 58-year-old keeper who had worked with lions and tigers for two decades, was killed on Wednesday after reportedly stepping out of his vehicle in the open-range safari zone. Authorities say the attack was triggered by predator instinct, with one lion biting the back of the keeper’s neck…

Indonesia is seeking China’s help to build a US$80 billion giant sea wall along the northern coast of Java in a project that officials see as essential to protecting millions of residents and key industries from rising seas and sinking land, despite criticisms over its financial and environmental costs.President Prabowo Subianto broached the project with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a meeting on September 3, on the sidelines of Beijing’s Victory Day parade, according to Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretariat.Following the meeting, Prabowo on Tuesday summoned Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, coordinating minister for infrastructure and regional development, and Didit Herdiawan Ashaf, head…

Liven Pharma Limited has announced plans to raise Rs200 million via a rights issue to strengthen its financial position and support business expansion. The company disclosed in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. According to the disclosure, the company will issue 20 million ordinary shares at Rs10 per share — representing around 21.5% of its existing paid-up capital. This translates into 21.496 rights shares for every 100 ordinary shares held by shareholders at the close of the share transfer books. “The proceeds from the rights issue will be utilised to fund the company’s day-to-day working capital…

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs386,500 after a gain of Rs2,500 during the day. As per the rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 10-gram gold was sold at Rs331,361 after it accumulated Rs2,143. On Thursday, gold price per tola reached Rs384,000 after a decline of Rs4,100 during the day. The international rate of gold also saw an increase today. The rate was at $3,645 per ounce (with a premium of $20), a gain of $27,…