Bloomberg:
Tokyo-based Resonac, a crucial cutting-edge chip chemicals supplier whose shares are up 40%+ YTD, says it has bolstered China production capacity to meet demand  —  Semiconductor materials linchpin Resonac Holdings Corp. is eyeing solid growth from Beijing's ambition to build its own chip industry …

Martha Muir / Financial Times:
Oilfield service companies are moving into the data center business by supplying power and cooling tech as demand from traditional drilling customers weakens  —  Baker Hughes, Halliburton and SLB move into sector by supplying power generation, cooling technology and expertise

The Brussels-based electric bike company has officially closed its deal to be acquired by ReBirth Group Holding, which also owns cycling brands Peugeot, Gitane, and Solex. The transaction includes new, undisclosed funding from ReBirth as well as €15 million ($17.6 million) from existing shareholders. The funding will be used to restart production and deal with […]

Bloomberg:
Sources: Pinduoduo and Temu owner PDD fires dozens following a fistfight between employees and Chinese officials probing fraudulent deliveries on its platform  —  PDD Holdings Inc. fired a government relations team in Shanghai following a fistfight between employees and Chinese regulators …

Tim Sweeney / @timsweeneyepic:
Tim Sweeney says Fortnite will not return to iOS in Japan in 2025, as Apple is “charging a competition-crushing 21% junk fee on third-party in-app payments”  —  Sadly, Fortnite will not return to iOS in Japan in 2025 as promised. Apple was required to open up iOS to competing stores today, and instead of doing so honestly, they have launched another travesty of obstruction and lawbreaking in gross disrespect to the government and people [image]