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- 1ASML sells no chipmaking machines in Europe, executive says▼ASML currently sells no chipmaking machines in Europe, executive says
An ASML executive has said the Dutch chipmaking equipment giant currently sells none of its machines to customers in Europe, despite being headquartered in the Netherlands. The company's lithography systems are instead bought mainly by chipmakers in Asia and the United States, highlighting how little advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity exists within Europe itself.
- 2Vietnam courts Canadian investment in green finance and infrastructure▼Vietnam seeks greater Canadian investment in green finance, infrastructure
Vietnam is actively seeking greater Canadian investment in green finance and infrastructure projects, according to reporting by Vietnam Investment Review. The push signals Hanoi's effort to attract foreign capital to support its energy transition and major infrastructure development, with Canada positioned as a key partner for sustainable financing.
- 3Luckin Coffee hits 100 stores in Singapore●China’s Luckin Coffee marks 100th store, 1.9m app members in Singapore
Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee has opened its 100th store in Singapore and reached 1.9 million app members in the city-state, the Straits Times reports. The milestone marks rapid growth for the brand, which has expanded aggressively overseas as it competes with global chains and local players in Southeast Asia's crowded coffee market.