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AI chips need optical networks, and Zhongji Innolight is taking that story to Hong Kong
Zhongji Innolight’s US$6.81 billion Hong Kong H-share listing gives investors direct exposure to AI data-centre optical transceivers, but U.S. customer concentration and valuation risk remain central questions.
Myanmar civilian killings exceed 450 as military seeks diplomatic legitimacy
Myanmar’s military seeks diplomatic legitimacy while civilian killings rise sharply. That contradiction is becoming Southeast Asia’s defining security test.
US and Japan back Philippine maritime drills amid China Coast Guard confrontations
South China Sea clashes intensified as United States and Japanese forces joined Philippine drills, raising the risk of a wider alliance confrontation.
Nuvectis Pharma’s ciprocopan approval validates its Haisco deal but raises the execution stakes
Nuvectis Pharma gains ciprocopan validation in China, but licensing costs, dilution and ex-China execution will determine its real value.
Trump tariffs hit 60 trading partners as US rebuilds global import tax wall
Washington replaced an expiring tariff with forced-labour duties on 60 economies, keeping a near-universal US import tax floor intact.
UN backs Volker Türk for second term despite US, Russia and Israel opposition
Major powers opposed Volker Türk, but 144 states backed him. The vote turns his second term into a test of United Nations human rights independence.
China uses water cannon against Philippine vessels for second day near Scarborough Shoal
China used water cannon against Philippine vessels for a second day, deepening fears that coercion near Scarborough Shoal could trigger a wider crisis.
China targets 14 European entities as Russia sanctions trigger new EU trade confrontation
EU sanctions on Chinese suppliers have triggered immediate retaliation. European defence firms now face a new test of their dependence on Chinese inputs.
Windar Photonics (AIM: WPHO) plans £4m equity raise after €2.8m sales-order issues and auditor exit
Windar Photonics needs shareholder backing for a proposed £4 million equity fundraising after questionable sales orders, delayed customer decisions and severe liquidity pressure overturned its growth outlook. The suspended AIM company says failure to complete the raise could leave it considering administration.
Trump imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners after Supreme Court setback
Trump lost his emergency tariff power, but Section 301 has restored a global import floor. Consumers and trading partners now face the consequences.