AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO to take on Nvidia
Artificial intelligence chip startup Cerebras Systems on Monday filed its prospectus for an initial public offering, with plans to trade under the ticker symbol "CBRS" on the Nasdaq.
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Crew of Vietnamese fishing boat injured in an attack in the South China Sea, state media say
HANOI (AP) — A Vietnamese fishing boat was attacked in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, claimed by both China and Vietnam, and 10 crew members were injured, Vietnamese state media said Monday.
Intensifying Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan's populated west coast
TAIPEI — Taiwan issued a land warning on Monday (Sept 30) ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon which is expected to intensify and cross the island's densely populated west coast bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
Taiwan on alert over 'multiple waves' of missile firing in inland China
TAIPEI — Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Sunday (Sept 29) it was on alert after detecting "multiple waves" of missile firing deep in inland China, days after Beijing said it had carried out a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines Monday, prompting officials to evacuate villagers, shut down schools and inter-island ferries and warn of “potentially very destructive” damage to coastal villages.
Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean.
Japan Airlines woos tourists from US, China and other nations with free domestic flights
Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to tourists from the US, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand, according to a recent announcement on its website.
What to know from the UN: China, Russia have their say, and a frog metaphor makes a cameo
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China and Russia got their turns at the U.N. General Assembly podium on Saturday, but — per usual — their top leaders didn’t speak. Instead, they turned to their foreign ministers, WANG YI and SERGEY LAVROV.