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China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk
China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a Beijing official has warned. More than half of China's 150 humanoid robot companies -- a figure still increasing -- are "startups or 'cross-industry' entrants, which is a good thing for innovation", Li said.

by  AFP

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Rare earths: strategic metals key to future technologies
Rare earths: strategic metals key to future technologies
by  AFP

Rare earths, which President Donald Trump hopes to secure from Ukraine as part of a deal for US aid, are strategic metals essential for industries developing computers, batteries, and cutting-edge energy technology.

Tequila maker Diageo axes sales target on Trump tariffs
Tequila maker Diageo axes sales target on Trump tariffs
by  AFP

Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Johnnie Walker whisky, scrapped Tuesday a key performance target with President Donald Trump's tariff plans set to sour its US sales of tequila and Canadian spirits. Diageo said the tariffs would hit its tequila portfolio, given it must be made in Mexico, as well as Canadian whisky.

Where things stand in China-US trade tensions
Where things stand in China-US trade tensions
by  AFP

China has made good on its threats to retaliate in the escalating trade war with the United States, imposing tariffs on American imports of energy, cars and machinery parts. Tariffs of 15 percent will be imposed on imports of coal and liquefied natural gas from the United States.

Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as Switch sales slow
Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as Switch sales slow
by  AFP

Japanese video game giant Nintendo on Tuesday cut its annual net profit forecast after hardware and software sales for its Switch console fell in the first three quarters. "Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales through the third quarter were below expectations," the company said in its explanation of the profit warning.

China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations
China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations
by  AFP

China on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10 percent levies on Chinese goods. Beijing's State Administration for Market Regulation said the US tech giant was "suspected of violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China".