The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency near-memory computing (NMC) architectures for addressing challenges in the performance and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI...
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency near-memory computing (NMC) architectures for addressing challenges in the performance and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Through innovations in software-hardware co-design, the collaboration aims to provide key insights into the future development of intelligent devices and sustainable AI systems. The signatories were Prof. Tim Kwan-Ting CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST, and Mr. SONG Jiqiang, Director of Intel Labs China. Prof. GUO Yike, Provost of HKUST; Mr. WANG Zhicong, Chairman of Intel China, and Ms. Gabriela Cruz THOMPSON, Senior Director of University Research and Collaboration, Intel witnessed the agreement. Prof. Cheng stated, "The establishment of the Joint Lab is a significant initiative, one that aligns with HKUST's 'Strategic Plan 2031', which identifies 'AI, Future Computing, and Electronics' as a core research pillar. It reflects HKUST's continued commitment to translating research outcomes into practical applications. As a key research focus at HKUST, microelectronics will leverage our combined strengths in software-hardware co-design and high-efficiency near-memory computing to jointly explore new pathways for high-efficiency intelligent computing." Mr. Wang said, "Intel has long been committed to fostering an open ecosystem, continuously advancing collaboration with academia to accelerate the industrial application of research outcomes. HKUST possesses deep expertise and significant influence in the exploration of future technologies within computer science and engineering. We look forward to working closely with HKUST scholars to jointly explore more efficient and sustainable computing paradigms, advancing green technology innovati...
这两天，全球软件股遭遇重锤。从印度到香港，从中国到纳斯达克，软件类股票普遍下跌。 导火索是 Anthropic 发布的 Claude 更新，展示了前所未有的自动执行能力，能调取日历、理解流程、执行任务，直接切入传统生产力工具的核心领域。市场开始恐慌：AI 会不会从头重做工具，彻底替代现有软件？ 就在这波集体焦虑爆发之际，黄仁勋出现在旧金山一场由思科主办的 AI 大会上，和思科 CEO Chuck ...
这两天，全球软件股遭遇重锤。从印度到香港，从中国到纳斯达克，软件类股票普遍下跌。 导火索是 Anthropic 发布的 Claude 更新，展示了前所未有的自动执行能力，能调取日历、理解流程、执行任务，直接切入传统生产力工具的核心领域。市场开始恐慌：AI 会不会从头重做工具，彻底替代现有软件？ 就在这波集体焦虑爆发之际，黄仁勋出现在旧金山一场由思科主办的 AI 大会上，和思科 CEO Chuck Robbins 对谈了近一个小时。 他的观点很明确： AI 不会重做工具，而是会用工具。就像人不会重新发明螺丝刀，AI 也会直接使用已经成熟的软件，通过调用接口、组合功能来完成任务。 真正的改变，不是工具被替代，而是使用者从人变成了 AI。 第一节｜AI 不重造工具，而是用工具 在思科现场，黄仁勋没有回避那个争议最大的提问：AI 会不会取代现有软件工具？ 他先抛出一个反问： “如果你是一个 AI，或者一个通用机器人，你会怎么做？重新发明一套全新的工具，还是直接使用已经存在、已经被验证有效的工具？” 比如说： “你会用螺丝刀，还是从零发明一把新的？你会用锤子，还是重新设计锤子的原理？” 答案显而易见：当然是直接用。 所以黄仁勋的观点是：AI 会用工具，而不是摧毁它们。 这个道理看似简单，但市场的反应却完全相反。过去两年，业内一直在说 AI 是下一个操作系统，说 AI 会重写一切界面。黄仁勋认为，这个说法只看到了表象，却忽略了本质。 真正的变化，不是软件被替代了，而是使用软件的方式彻底变了： 以前，工具是给人用的：你点按钮、填表单、跑流程。 现在，工具是给 AI 用的：AI 通过调用接口、调度动作、组合功能，来完成一整套任务。 这背后的技术突破，黄仁勋称之为 “Tool Use”（工具使用）。 他明确指出，最新一代 AI 的核心进展，不在于生成内容有多流畅，而在于能不能真正干活。比如打开浏览器、填写申请表、写代码、调服务，这些过去需要人手动操作的事情，AI 现在都能自己完成。 正因如此，他不断强化与 Synopsys、Cadence、SAP、ServiceNow 等传统工程软件工具企业的合作，而不是另起炉灶。 这些现成软件早就被验证稳定、高效。AI 要做的，不是重新创造它们，而是学会用好它们。 这也意味着，原本被担心会过时的软件工具，反而变得更重要了。它们不再只是给人用的界面，...
Key Points Snowflake's fiscal third-quarter product revenue growth was fast, but slower than fiscal Q2. The tech company is seeing tailwinds from AI features on its platform. Snowflake's lack of profitability remains a concern for investors. 10 stocks we like better than Snowflake › For part of 2025, shares of AI data cloud specialist Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) gained significant momentum as the stock...
Key Points Snowflake's fiscal third-quarter product revenue growth was fast, but slower than fiscal Q2. The tech company is seeing tailwinds from AI features on its platform. Snowflake's lack of profitability remains a concern for investors. 10 stocks we like better than Snowflake › For part of 2025, shares of AI data cloud specialist Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) gained significant momentum as the stock was viewed as an artificial intelligence beneficiary. After all, the company's already rapid top-line growth rate accelerated significantly in its fiscal second quarter of fiscal 2026 (the period ended July 31), as management told investors in the quarter's earnings release that Snowflake has "enormous opportunity ahead" as it capitalizes on "its full potential through data and AI." But with the company's fiscal Q2 year-over-year product revenue growth rate of 32% decelerating to 29% growth in fiscal Q3, and with management guiding for a further slowdown in fiscal Q4, investors are likely doubting whether the company can see the same type of accelerating momentum that Wall Street darling AI data platform company Palantir has seen in recent quarters. Additionally, Snowflake's massive quarterly losses probably aren't helping the narrative either. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » However, with shares down 25% already in 2026 and 58% below their all-time high, is now a good time to buy the stock? After all, this is a fast-growing business, and AI is already providing a tailwind. Product revenue shows momentum Snowflake's fiscal third-quarter revenue was $1.21 billion, up 29% year over year, driven almost entirely by 29% year-over-year growth in product revenue, which came in at $1.16 billion -- representing almost all of the company's revenue. Helping fuel this growth were both increased customer usage and new customers. The company ended the...
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 February 2026 - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency near-memory computing (NMC) architectures for addressing challenges in the perf...
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 February 2026 - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation (Intel) announced the establishment of the HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). At the heart of the project is a three-year research program that will explore high-efficiency near-memory computing (NMC) architectures for addressing challenges in the performance and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Through innovations in software-hardware co-design, the collaboration aims to provide key insights into the future development of intelligent devices and sustainable AI systems. The signatories were Prof. Tim Kwan-Ting CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST, and Mr. SONG Jiqiang, Director of Intel Labs China. Prof. GUO Yike, Provost of HKUST; Mr. WANG Zhicong, Chairman of Intel China, and Ms. Gabriela Cruz THOMPSON, Senior Director ofUniversity Research and Collaboration, Intel witnessed the agreement. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Prof. Cheng stated, "The establishment of the Joint Lab is a significant initiative, one that aligns with HKUST's 'Strategic Plan 2031', which identifies 'AI, Future Computing, and Electronics' as a core research pillar. It reflects HKUST's continued commitment to translating research outcomes into practical applications. As a key research focus at HKUST, microelectronics will leverage our combined strengths in software-hardware co-design and high-efficiency near-memory computing to jointly explore new pathways for high-efficiency intelligent computing." Advertisement Mr. Wang said, "Intel has long been committed to fostering an open ecosystem, continuously advancing collaboration with academia to accelerate the industrial application of research outcomes. HKUST possesses deep e...
China’s coal importers are ready to turn to alternative supplies if Indonesia’s lower production quotas curb exports, a shift that could undermine Jakarta’s efforts to lift prices and risk alienating its top buyer. Some Indonesian miners have suspended spot sales to the international market after the government slashed this year’s output allowances to well below last year’s levels, according to th...
China’s coal importers are ready to turn to alternative supplies if Indonesia’s lower production quotas curb exports, a shift that could undermine Jakarta’s efforts to lift prices and risk alienating its top buyer. Some Indonesian miners have suspended spot sales to the international market after the government slashed this year’s output allowances to well below last year’s levels, according to three Indonesia-based traders. The move has fueled speculation that exports could tighten in coming months. Chinese traders have already scaled back purchases from Indonesia as a domestic supply glut depresses prices and left imports unprofitable. Some Chinese coal firms have canceled scheduled shipments due to dimming demand, one trader said. While Indonesia is China’s largest coal supplier, Beijing has been increasing efforts to diversify supply amid a broader energy security push. Previous attempts by Jakarta to boost prices through supply curbs had already prompted a shift away from the supplier, traders said, while flows from other exporters — like Mongolia or Russia — are expected to fill any gaps left by Indonesia this year. “The policies Indonesia has rolled out recently are ill-timed. It’s hard to drive coal prices higher, ” said William Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Morgando International Co., a Singapore-based trading firm. “It’s not a case of naming a high price and buyers automatically accepting it — everyone has other options.” Read More: Indonesian Coal Association Says Quota Cuts Risks Mine Shutdowns Indonesia last month announced plans to cut production quota by about 17% this year in an effort to prop up prices, which have fallen for a third straight year as demand from top consumer China remains subdued . Indonesian coal shipments to China fell for a fourth straight year to 211 million tons in 2025, according to Chinese customs data. India, another major buyer of Indonesian coal, is also prepared to weather lower flows. Coal India Ltd.’s stockpiles are n...
India’s antitrust watchdog ordered an investigation into InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. , which operates IndiGo, to probe allegations whether country’s largest airline abused its dominant position following mass cancellation of flights in December unleashing travel chaos. IndiGo, which has about two-thirds market share in domestic aviation market, “effectively withheld its service from the market, creat...
India’s antitrust watchdog ordered an investigation into InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. , which operates IndiGo, to probe allegations whether country’s largest airline abused its dominant position following mass cancellation of flights in December unleashing travel chaos. IndiGo, which has about two-thirds market share in domestic aviation market, “effectively withheld its service from the market, creating an artificial scarcity, limiting consumer access to air travel during peak demand,” the Competition Commission of India, or CCI, said in an order on Wednesday. Such conduct by a “dominant enterprise” may be viewed as restricting the provision of services, CCI added. The regulator asked its director general for investigation to submit a report in 90 days after which it’ll decide on any further action. Read More: IndiGo Loses $4.5 Billion Value as India Signals Strict Action The antitrust body’s scrutiny is the latest blow for the airline after India’s aviation regulator imposed a penalty last month, cautioned IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers . IndiGo’s cancellations had triggered a massive aviation crisis in India stranding thousands of passengers after the airline failed to prepare for new rules around staff rest, leaving it with a pilot shortage. A spokesperson for IndiGo did not immediately respond to an email seeking comments. “The scale and timing of the cancellations, coupled with the airline’s market power, raise concerns of denial of market access and potential consumer harm,” the CCI said in the order, adding that it led to fare spikes and limited alternatives for stranded passengers. The case was triggered by a complaint from an individual passenger that this IndiGo flight was canceled hours before departure, forcing him to book an alternative. But the informant observed that the seats being offered by IndiGo were priced much higher than the usual fares. The order said the airline saw cancellations of 2,507 flights and delays in 1,852 during that ...
Abu Hanifah/iStock via Getty Images By Christopher Gannatti, CFA On January 7, 2026, the WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Fund ( DDWM ) quietly crossed a milestone that few strategies reach and even fewer navigate successfully: its 10-year anniversary. In a decade defined by U.S. equity dominance, shifting global growth dynamics, multiple geopolitical shocks, and dramatically different inte...
Abu Hanifah/iStock via Getty Images By Christopher Gannatti, CFA On January 7, 2026, the WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Fund ( DDWM ) quietly crossed a milestone that few strategies reach and even fewer navigate successfully: its 10-year anniversary. In a decade defined by U.S. equity dominance, shifting global growth dynamics, multiple geopolitical shocks, and dramatically different interest rate regimes, DDWM has delivered a compelling reminder that disciplined international equity exposure can still perform meaningfully. Rather than chasing cyclical rebounds or macro narratives, DDWM has emphasized dividend-paying stocks across developed markets outside the U.S. The result has been a pattern of returns that speaks less to short-term market timing and more to process consistency, strong performance achieved by repeatedly owning companies that generate cash, allocate capital thoughtfully, and withstand stress. DDWM is also designed to respond to different currency regimes, encapsulating a capability to dial up or dial down a dynamic currency hedge based on changing market conditions. Everyone sees currencies moving up and down all the time, but few know what to do about it. DDWM provides one potential answer. The MSCI EAFE Index is the most widely followed and referenced benchmark for U.S. investors looking to track the performance of developed international stocks. The true test for DDWM, in our view, is being able to meaningfully beat this benchmark over a decade. As is clear in Figure 1a: As of January 27, 2026, we saw that DDWM delivered total return performance, annualized, of 10.73%, while the MSCI EAFE Index delivered 9.66%. Digging deeper, the dynamic currency hedge was an important driver of this performance difference. Over the majority of this period, the United States had higher short-term interest rates than most other developed market countries, which means that positioning a currency hedge was an incremental source of return even before any ...