In recent years, the global space industry has entered an unprecedented period of acceleration, driven in large part by the rapid expansion of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Chief among them is SpaceX’s Starlink network, which is swiftly reshaping the world’s communications infrastructure.

Pat Gelsinger describes himself as a born-again Christian who lives “at the intersection of faith and technology.” For the former Intel CEO, reviving American semiconductor manufacturing isn’t just a business strategy—it’s a mission he believes he was called to fulfill. This conviction has driven him to donate nearly half of his income to charity and maintain strict self-discipline, waking at 4 a.m. each morning. But the same unwavering sense of purpose that guides his personal life now shapes his vision for the industry, one that fundamentally challenges how foreign companies like TSMC are investing in the US.

Tencent has officially inaugurated its Kuala Lumpur office, underscoring its growing commitment to Malaysia’s digital market and talent pool, according to reports from The Edge Malaysia and Bernama. The new facility is expected to house around 500 employees and aims to establish Kuala Lumpur as one of Tencent’s key global hubs.

AI-driven emotional-companion toys are becoming a new growth driver for the consumer electronics sector as advances in AI accelerate.