MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines needs around P100 billion to upgrade its power grid and limit economic losses from widespread blackouts, global energy think tank Ember said.
The figure reflects a “high-level investment scenario,” especially as the market expects to switch on more renewable energy projects that will have to be quickly connected to the grid.
https://business.inquirer.net/552602/p100b-needed-to-deploy-smart-power-grid
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タイトル: 都議ら訪中し都市間交流促進へ 四川省パンダ施設も視察予定
投稿日: 2025年10月14日 18:39（2025年10月14日 18:41 更新）
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【北京＝共同】東京都日中友好議員連盟協議会の議員団が13日から5日間の日程で中国を訪問しました。
訪問では、都市間交流の促進を目的として、14日に北京市で人民代表大会（議会）や電気自動車（EV）工場を視察しました。また、訪問日程の中には四川省のパンダ保護施設の視察も含まれています。
今回の訪中は、東京都と中国都市間の友好関係をさらに深め、環境問題や社会交流など多方面での連携強化を図る狙いがあります。
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Japan is set to sign an agreement to join the EU’s €93.5 billion Horizon Europe research and innovation programme by the end of the year. This marks a significant step in deepening scientific collaboration between Japan and the European Union.
Although Japan has not yet been an official member, the country’s researchers are already familiar with EU research projects. Typically, third countries like Japan are not eligible for funding but can still participate in projects and secure funding in select schemes. To date, 84 Japanese organisations have participated in Horizon Europe 169 times, receiving €1.25 million in funding.
The forthcoming association agreement will allow Japanese researchers to join EU partners on equal terms during 2026 and 2027, the final two years of the current Horizon Europe programme. Formal negotiations on the association began in November 2024, but the EU has been courting Japan’s involvement for several years.
This move comes as Japan seeks to reconfigure its science and technology policy, opening new doors for collaboration and innovation on the global stage.
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-funding/horizon-europe/data-corner-japan-horizon-europe
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【ストックホルム共同】スウェーデンの王立科学アカデミーは13日、2025年のノーベル経済学賞を米ノースウエスタン大学のジョエル・モキイア教授（79）ら3人に授与すると発表した。授賞理由は「イノベーションと技術革新が経済成長に及ぼすメカニズムの解明」に貢献したことによる。
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**Broadcom to Develop Custom AI Chips for OpenAI**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 13, 2025, 07:54 PM*
OpenAI has announced a strategic partnership with Broadcom to develop its first in-house artificial intelligence (AI) processors. This move is part of OpenAI’s plan to keep pace with the rapidly growing demand for its AI services.
Under the agreement, OpenAI will take the lead in designing these custom chips, while Broadcom will handle their development and deployment starting in the second half of 2026.
**Massive Energy Consumption**
The upcoming custom AI chips are projected to consume a total of 10 gigawatts (GW) of power. To put this into perspective, that’s enough electricity to power over eight million U.S. households — roughly five times the output of the Hoover Dam.
This deal highlights the massive investments being poured into AI chip technology across the tech industry, reflecting an ongoing race to build computing systems capable of matching or surpassing human intelligence.
**Expanding Strategic Partnerships**
This partnership follows closely on the heels of OpenAI’s recent 6GW AI chip supply agreement with AMD, which also includes an option for OpenAI to acquire a stake in the chipmaker. Additionally, NVIDIA recently announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI and supply data-center systems with at least 10GW of capacity.
“Partnering with Broadcom is a critical step in building the infrastructure needed to unlock AI’s potential,” said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
**Aligning with Industry Leaders**
By teaming up with Broadcom, OpenAI aligns itself with major cloud-computing giants like Google and Amazon, both of which are developing custom AI chips to address soaring demand and reduce reliance on NVIDIA’s high-cost, limited-availability processors.
However, some similar initiatives by companies like Microsoft and Meta have faced delays or failed to match NVIDIA’s performance, highlighting the challenges in developing competitive AI hardware.
**Deployment Timeline and Technical Edge**
The deployment of these new AI chips is expected to be completed by the end of 2029. This effort will build upon OpenAI’s existing co-development and supply partnerships.
The new systems will be scaled entirely using Broadcom’s Ethernet and networking technologies, potentially giving them an edge over competitors such as Marvell Technology. Moreover, this strategy aims to challenge NVIDIA’s dominant InfiniBand networking solutions in the AI data-center market.
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OpenAI’s collaboration with Broadcom marks a significant milestone in the evolving AI hardware landscape, signaling robust growth and fierce competition in the race to power next-generation artificial intelligence.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/openai-partners-with-broadcom-to-develop-custom-ai-chips/story
（2025年10月13日 19:31 更新）
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【ストックホルム共同】スウェーデンの王立科学アカデミーは13日、2025年のノーベル経済学賞を米ノースウエスタン大学のジョエル・モキイア教授ら3人に授与すると発表しました。
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**Just 500 TCS Employees Are on H-1B Visas in the US**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 13, 2025, 01:33 PM*
**Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)**, India’s largest IT services company, has announced a significant reduction in its reliance on H-1B visas for its workforce in the United States. According to the company, only about 500 of its employees currently hold H-1B work permits to work in the US.
This move reflects TCS’s strategic shift to localize its workforce in the US and adapt to evolving immigration policies under the Donald Trump administration.
### TCS’s Past Reliance on H-1B Visas
TCS has historically been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program among Indian IT firms. As of September 2025, the company had received approximately 5,505 H-1B visas, according to data from Moneycontrol.
However, during a recent post-earnings call, TCS’s Chief HR Officer, Sudeep Kunnummal, noted, “We have significantly localized our workforce in the US.” This signals a clear intent to reduce dependence on visa-based employees and increase the presence of local talent.
### Adapting to Changes in Immigration Policy
Kunnummal further emphasized, “We believe our business model will be able to adapt quickly to any changes in immigration policy.” His comments come just a month after the US government announced an increase in the annual H-1B visa fee, a decision that sparked concerns about potential short-term disruptions in workforce deployment for IT companies operating in the US.
### Proposed Overhaul of the H-1B Visa System
In addition to the fee hike, the US Department of Homeland Security has proposed changes to the current lottery-based H-1B visa system. The new proposal aims to implement a wage-based selection process that prioritizes higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants.
This overhaul is part of the US government’s broader effort to ensure that H-1B visas are allocated to the most qualified candidates.
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TCS’s shift toward localizing its US workforce and adapting to these regulatory changes highlights the company’s proactive approach in navigating the evolving landscape of international work visas.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/h-1b-visa-tcs-reduces-its-dependence-to-just-500-employees/story
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# 【良品ダネ！】爪を削って整える「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」
2025年10月13日 14:30
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友人は介護が必要な80代の母親と暮らしています。介護についてはいろいろと学んできましたが、母親の爪を切るのが難しくて、いつも悩んでいるそうです。
そこで紹介したいのが、「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」。爪を削って整えることができる便利なアイテムです。爪を切る方法に比べて安全で、薄くきれいに仕上げられるため、介護の現場でも重宝されています。
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**New Partnerships & Initiatives Strengthen R&D and Open Opportunities for Local Talent**
*Event Reinforces Selangor’s Role as Malaysia’s Hub for Semiconductor and AI Innovation*
The Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) took place last week, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s drive towards becoming a design-led, innovation-driven nation. Organised by the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), the four-day convention ran from 8 to 11 October 2025 under the theme **“AI × Semiconductor: Blitzscaling Malaysia’s Deep Tech.”**
The officiating ceremony featured the launch of SDEC 2025 by Amirudin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor, alongside distinguished guests. The event acknowledged new semiconductor partners, reinforcing Selangor’s role as Malaysia’s data and chip innovation hub.
A key highlight of SDEC 2025 was the announcement of Synopsys’ expansion in Malaysia through Intelligent Circuit Engineering Sdn Bhd. This move represents a significant step towards strengthening the nation’s semiconductor R&D capabilities while opening new career pathways for Malaysian engineers.
Another major development was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cheah Hun Wah, representing Oppstar Berhad, and Dr Simon Hsu, representing AsicAI Co. and serving as executive director of AIRIS Labs. This partnership aims to advance collaborative innovation in IC design, focusing on developing Arm-based AI-RAN chips through Oppstar’s subsidiary, AIRIS Labs Sdn Bhd. This initiative marks another bold stride in Selangor’s mission to build a globally competitive deep-tech ecosystem.
Over the four days, SDEC 2025 featured two flagship summits—**Semiconductor Innovation** and **AI Innovation**—alongside the **Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day** and the **Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme**. Collectively, these events showcased Malaysia’s accelerating transition towards a design-led, innovation-driven digital economy powered by talent, technology, and collaboration.
Building on Selangor’s emergence as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital hub, SDEC 2025 positions the state at the heart of Malaysia’s semiconductor and AI ecosystems. This year’s programme featured renowned speakers including Prof Jack Sun (former CTO, TSMC), CK Tseng (President, Arm ASEAN), June Paik (CEO, FuriosaAI), Jim Keller (CEO, Tenstorrent), and YH Simon Hsu (Director, NARLabs Taiwan). They shared valuable insights on how AI and semiconductors are transforming global industries.
Complementing these discussions was the Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day 2025, which connected top engineering talent with over 30 semiconductor companies offering 500 career opportunities — making it the country’s largest hiring event for the deep-tech sector.
Highlighting the convention’s mission, Yong Kai Ping, CEO of Sidec, said,
> “SDEC 2025 is more than a conference — it is Malaysia’s bridge to the future of deep technology. By uniting the worlds of artificial intelligence and semiconductors, we are shaping the next decade of innovation made by Malaysia, not just made in Malaysia.”
As the main sponsor, Affin Group played a key role in empowering Malaysia’s digital economy by supporting entrepreneurs and technology-driven SMEs. Syed Mashafuddin, representing Affin Group, expressed:
> “Affin Group is proud to stand alongside Sidec and the Selangor state government in advancing Malaysia’s deep-tech ecosystem. Through strategic collaborations like SDEC 2025, we aim to bridge finance and innovation, fueling growth for startups, SMEs, technology enterprises, and large companies that will define Malaysia’s next decade of digital leadership.”
Marking its tenth anniversary, SDEC 2025 underscored Selangor’s decade-long commitment to advancing the digital economy through landmark initiatives such as the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park and the Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme.
The convention was supported by strategic partners including Xendit (strategic payment partner), Plug and Play APAC (strategic global partner), Arm, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Cradle, Cyberview, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), and Internet Alliance.
As Malaysia’s deep-tech ambitions continue to gain momentum, SDEC 2025 stands as the region’s most comprehensive platform connecting innovation, industry, and investment — cementing Selangor’s position as the launchpad for Southeast Asia’s next wave of digital breakthroughs.
https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/digital-economy/sdec-2025-where-ai-chips-and-talent-converge-selangor
