Apollo, a prominent asset manager overseeing more than $900 billion in assets, has announced its intention to purchase up to 90 million MORPHO tokens. According to NS3.AI, this acquisition is part of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the decentralized finance (DeFi) credit market. The move highlights Apollo's increasing commitment to expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency sector.

Google's parent company is among the major technology firms seeking to leverage the bond market for financial growth. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the trend of hyperscalers, including Google, tapping into this financial avenue. This move reflects a broader strategy by tech giants to diversify their funding sources and capitalize on favorable market conditions. As these companies continue to expand their operations, accessing the bond market provides them with additional capital to support their ambitious projects and initiatives. The involvement of such influential players in the bond market underscores the sector's potential for growth and innovation.

Indonesia's stock market experienced a significant downturn in January, leading President Prabowo to reportedly order the dismissal of several financial officials. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this incident has raised broader concerns among insiders regarding his leadership and the country's future direction. The market's performance has become a focal point for evaluating the administration's economic strategies and governance.

India is set to construct an AI 'Data City' in Visakhapatnam, the largest city in Andhra Pradesh. According to Ming Pao, the announcement was made by Andhra Pradesh's Information Technology Minister, Lokesh, last Saturday ahead of the International Artificial Intelligence Summit in New Delhi. The project will feature a massive AI ecosystem with a 100-kilometer radius, aiming to accelerate the growth of India's AI industry through significant clustering effects.

The 76th Berlin Film Festival faced controversy shortly after its opening last Thursday. According to Ming Pao, the festival's main competition jury president, renowned German director Wim Wenders, sparked debate during a press conference when asked about the German government's stance on the Gaza issue. His comment, "We must avoid politics," led to further discussions. In response, Indian novelist Arundhati Roy announced her withdrawal from the festival in protest. The festival organizers issued a lengthy statement on Saturday, asserting that artists should not be compelled to comment on every political issue.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday, the 15th, that the federal government will allocate 3.9 billion Australian dollars for the initial phase of constructing a dedicated dock for nuclear-powered submarines in Osborne, a suburb of Adelaide. According to Ming Pao, this development is part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, which plans to build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines for Australia.

Leading American technology companies such as Google, OpenAI, and Meta have intensified their involvement in the U.S. military industry since the era of 'Trump 2.0.' According to Ming Pao, these companies have shifted from their previous stance of avoiding weapons development and are now collaborating openly with the U.S. military. This trend includes earlier participants like Palantir and Auduril, marking a growing partnership between Silicon Valley startups and the U.S. military-industrial complex. The development of military artificial intelligence (AI) is particularly attracting attention. However, some tech executives and engineers remain apprehensive about this trend, with some employees questioning whether technological innovation might become a tool for harm.

Hong Kong's stock market remained stable last week, with the Hang Seng Index showing little movement. According to Ming Pao, despite the apparent calm, there was active sector rotation, indicating that investors are strategically positioning their funds ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. This activity suggests anticipation of new developments in the market following the festive period.

Macau's tourism and gaming sectors are preparing for a surge in activity during the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday period. According to Ming Pao, the chairman of the Macau Tourism Industry Council, Hu Jingguang, expects daily visitor numbers to reach between 160,000 and 170,000. The local gaming industry is also optimistic about the holiday period, predicting a significant increase in both visitor numbers and revenue. February's gaming revenue is projected to rise to between 22 billion and 23 billion Macau patacas. Galaxy Entertainment Group has reported that hotel bookings are nearly full, contributing to a steady growth in gaming revenue.

The Hong Kong stock market experienced a decline last Friday, dropping below the 27,000-point mark. According to Ming Pao, this downturn followed selling pressure in the U.S. stock market on Thursday. The market's focus remains on AI-related stocks, while major technology stocks, referred to as ATM, continue to face selling pressure. Additionally, large financial stocks are also experiencing some selling pressure. Meanwhile, utility stocks have shown strong performance, although they have received less attention.

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