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US military kills 4 in Caribbean boat strike

The US military killed four people in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, the latest in a campaign that has killed more than 200 people and drawn condemnation from rights groups.

Business

bhc Renovates First Hong Kong Branch

Chicken franchise bhc is accelerating its push into the local market by revamping its first Hong Kong branch, which serves as a bridgehead in its overseas business.

  • Dining Brands Group revamps first Hong Kong bhc branch.
  • Interior, exterior, and menu redesigned for Mong Kok location.
  • Installation of electronic display, media wall, and photo zone.

Business

LS ELECTRIC, GE Vernova Launch HVDC Joint Venture

LS ELECTRIC said it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with GE Vernova to establish the joint venture at the site of CIGRE 2026, the world’s largest power grid technology exhibition, held in…

  • LS ELECTRIC and GE Vernova form joint venture Grid X Technology
  • Agreement signed at CIGRE 2026 exhibition on August 25th
  • Joint venture aims to develop HVDC solutions for South Korea's energy highway project

AI

OpenAI Enters Final Stage of Second-Generation Chip Design

OpenAI is moving to reduce its reliance on Nvidia by deploying its self-developed artificial intelligence semiconductor, Jalapeno, in real-world operations within the year.

  • OpenAI completes second-generation AI chip, Jalapeno, for reduced Nvidia dependence.
  • Jalapeno outperforms Nvidia’s GB300 in power efficiency and response speed tests.
  • Chip integrates Samsung’s HBM4 memory for 15.4TB/s bandwidth, 700-watt power consumption.
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