Bangladesh election, Jimmy Lai sentencing, SoftBank earnings

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. A year and a half since the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the people of Bangladesh cast their votes in the country’s first post-uprising election, with a referendum on a political reform package being held at the same time. The stakes are high, with the election outcome set … Read more

Abu Dhabi’s Gigantic Data Center: Capacity Revealed!

UAE and US Partner to Construct Massive AI Data Center Abu Dhabi – may 9, 2024 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States have announced a partnership to build a massive new AI data center in Abu Dhabi.Announced at a high-profile event, the ambitious project will be developed by G42 in collaboration … Read more

Lutnicks, Cantor, Tether & SoftBank’s $3.6B Bitcoin Venture

Archyde Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether, and SoftBank Launch Bitcoin accumulation firm Aimed at wall Street By Archyde.com News Service May 2,2025 Strike founder Jack Mallers will lead the new entity. (Getty Images) In a move signaling further institutional adoption of cryptocurrency, bond brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald, stablecoin giant Tether, and SoftBank Group are joining forces to launch … Read more

SoftBank Bets: Masayoshi Son & Debt Levels

the AI Gamble: SoftBank’s bold $40 Billion OpenAI Investment Table of Contents the AI Gamble: SoftBank’s bold $40 Billion OpenAI Investment The Pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence A History of High-Risk,High-Reward Investments A Broader AI Portfolio: Beyond ChatGPT SoftBank’s High-Stakes Gamble: Masayoshi Son and the Burden of Debt Masayoshi Son: The Architect of SoftBank’s Vision … Read more

Mr Cook Goes to Washington and other tales from Trump’s inauguration

Archyde The inaugural lunch⁤ held by Donald Trump ‍was a gathering of notable figures, including several prominent figures from ⁤the tech industry. Apple CEO Tim Cook, known for his understated approach,‍ seemingly enjoyed himself, particularly when crossing paths with former President Barack Obama. notably seated beside Donald Trump Jr. at the lunch was Cook, referred … Read more