ITE Hong Kong 2026: Plenty of Bright Spots

Antaranews.com · 2026-05-08T08:23:21Z

ITE Hong Kong 2026 – the 40th edition of ITE‑Leisure and the 21st ITE‑MICE – will be held from June 11 to 14 with first two days for trade, ...

TSMC revenue rise highlights Asia's grip on AI chip supply

Digitimes · 2026-05-08T08:15:58Z

TSMC said on May 8 that revenue for the first four months of 2026 rose 29.9% from a year earlier, offering a further sign of the strength of the world's largest contract chipmaker as investors focus on AI-related demand and capacity constraints across the sem…

UAE’s yuan threat reveals how Iran conflict is reshaping global finance

Naturalnews.com · 2026-05-08T06:00:00Z

Kevin Hassett confirmed the U.S. would provide a currency-swap line to the UAE if its economy is jolted by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, though he said it likely won’t be necessary. The UAE subtly threatened to use Chinese yuan for oil sales if Washington doe…

Toyota expects $4.3 billion hit from Iran war fallout

CNA · 2026-05-08T05:08:17Z

TOKYO, May 8 : Toyota expects the fallout from the Iran war to cost it around $4.3 billion this financial year, the world's largest automaker said on Friday, in one of the biggest warnings yet on the impact of the crisis on global companies. Toyota reported a…

Toyota expects $4.3 billion hit from effects of Iran war

CNA · 2026-05-08T05:08:17Z

TOKYO, May 8 : Japan's Toyota expects the effects of the Iran war to cost it about $4.3 billion this financial year, in one of the most significant warnings yet by a global company on the wider impact of the conflict.The world's largest automaker reported an …

Toyota expects $4.3 billion hit from Iran war

CNA · 2026-05-08T05:08:17Z

TOKYO, May 8 : Toyota expects fallout from the Iran war to cost it around $4.3 billion this financial year, the world's largest automaker said on Friday, in one of the biggest warnings yet on the impact of the crisis on global companies. Toyota reported an al…

India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at UNGA

The Times of India · 2026-05-08T04:31:06Z

In its pursuit of a more humane migration policy, India is developing a framework that embraces an inclusive ethos while confronting issues such as irregular migration and human trafficking. This forward-thinking initiative takes a holistic stance on migratio…

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

The Times of India · 2026-05-08T02:42:30Z

Tech companies are seeking guidance from faith leaders to infuse morality into AI development, a shift from Silicon Valley's past skepticism. The inaugural "Faith-AI Covenant" roundtable brought together religious representatives and AI firms to discuss ethic…

Where are the flash points in next week’s Trump-Xi talks?

Digital Journal · 2026-05-08T02:17:20Z

Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week. All eyes will be on Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts said wi…

Gold on track for weekly gain; markets focus on US-Iran peace deal prospects

The Times of India · 2026-05-08T01:53:18Z

Gold prices are climbing, set for a weekly rise. Investors are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran. This is happening even as fighting has resumed. Fears of inflation and higher interest rates are easing. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to k…