China’s planned export restrictions on rare earth minerals could jeopardize as much as $6.5 trillion worth of industrial production outside the country, marking one of the biggest supply chain risks facing the global economy as geopolitical competition increasingly extends into critical minerals, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest Global Critical Minerals […] The post China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Put $6.5tn in Global Manufacturing at Risk, IEA Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is accelerating its expansion into Japan’s industrial technology sector through new partnerships with some of the country’s biggest robotics manufacturers, as Chief Executive Jensen Huang broadens the company’s strategy beyond AI chips and cloud computing into what he describes as the next major growth frontier: physical AI. Speaking at a media event in Tokyo […] The post Nvidia Partners With Japanese Robotics Firms On Physical AI Development As Huang Broadens Company’s Future Beyond Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to use China’s flagship artificial intelligence conference this week to unveil a broader vision for global AI governance while showcasing the country’s rapid progress toward technological self-sufficiency, highlighting Beijing’s ambition to challenge U.S. leadership in both AI technology and the rules that govern it. Xi’s appearance at the World […] The post Xi to Unveil China’s Global AI Vision as Huawei Debuts Nvidia Alternative at Shanghai Summit appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is reportedly developing its first dedicated consumer hardware product, a screen-free artificial intelligence companion designed for the home that could mark the company’s biggest step yet beyond software and put it in position to compete in the emerging market for AI-native consumer devices. According to a Bloomberg report, the device is being developed as […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Developing AI Home Companion Device As a Mobile Smart Speaker appeared first on Tekedia.

DBS Group has set an ambitious target to grow assets under management (AUM) in its wealth business to more than S$1 trillion (US$774 billion) by 2030, betting that Asia’s expanding affluent population and accelerating cross-border wealth flows will continue to position Singapore as one of the world’s premier private banking hubs. The target represents a […] The post DBS Targets S$1tn Wealth Business by 2030 as Asian Capital Flows Drive Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The first half of 2026 has highlighted a troubling reality for the digital asset industry: innovation in blockchain technology continues to accelerate, but so do the threats targeting users, protocols, and infrastructure. According to new data from blockchain security firm Blockaid, the industry recorded 212 security incidents during the first six months of the year […] The post Crypto Cybercrime Hits New Peak as On-Chain Attacks Accelerate appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s rapid shift toward electric taxis and ride-hailing vehicles is emerging as an unexpected economic buffer against global oil market disruptions, helping the world’s largest crude importer reduce its exposure to volatile energy prices even as conflict in the Middle East rattles global markets. The shift has become visible since the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran […] The post China’s Electric Taxi Boom Softens Oil Shock as EV Shift Cools Fuel Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s campaign to revive domestic consumption through easier access to credit is running into a growing financial strain among households, with consumer loan defaults reaching record levels as weaker incomes, a prolonged property downturn and a fragile labor market leave millions struggling to repay debt. Reuters reports that the trend is exposing a key contradiction […] The post China’s Push For Consumer Spending Collides With Rising Household Debt As Loan Defaults Hit Record Levels appeared first on Tekedia.

Most conversations about digital entertainment platforms focus on the consumer-facing product. The interface, the catalog, the promotional offer. What gets less attention is the business infrastructure sitting behind that product, the systems that let a single platform serve thousands of independent operators simultaneously, each running their own agent networks, credit distribution, and player relationships. That […] The post Vegas-X Sweepstakes Software Provider: An Operator’s Guide appeared first on Tekedia.

Project-based learning (PBL) prepares students for the future by developing essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, skills that are vital for success in today’s world. It also fosters personal connections, emotions, and interests, helping students understand the relevance of their learning and empowering them to make an impact. The right […] The post The Best Project-Based Learning Tools for Teachers appeared first on Tekedia.

As Osun State gradually moves towards the 2026 governorship election, political campaigns are becoming increasingly visible, not only on the streets but also across social media. One of the most common ways political parties seek to demonstrate their strength is by sharing photographs of campaign rallies. Within minutes of a rally ending, competing political camps […] The post What Political Rally Photos Really Tell Us About the 2026 Osun Governorship Election appeared first on Tekedia.

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Key points Main story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of its Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Business Rules as part of efforts to strengthen competition and improve access to telecommunications services across Nigeria. The review was announced on Thursday during a one-day MVNO Business Rule Stakeholders Forum organised by the commission […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has argued that artificial intelligence destroying more jobs than it creates should not be viewed as a crisis, but as a sign of economic progress. Far from fearing mass job losses, Schiff views them as a natural and positive outcome of genuine economic progress. In a post on X, […] The post Peter Schiff: Why AI Destroying More Jobs Than It Creates Is Actually Good News appeared first on Tekedia.