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Why Qualcomm is facing an antitrust probe in China

**Why Qualcomm is Facing an Antitrust Probe in China**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 12, 2025, 06:21 PM*

**The Story**
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched an antitrust investigation into US-based semiconductor giant Qualcomm. This probe follows Qualcomm’s admission that it failed to notify Chinese authorities about its acquisition of Israeli connected-vehicle technology provider Autotalks, a deal completed in June 2025. This occurred despite SAMR’s explicit order that the transaction required regulatory approval.

**Regulatory Oversight**
In March 2024, SAMR informed Qualcomm that its acquisition of Autotalks needed approval from the Chinese market regulator. However, later that same month, Qualcomm notified SAMR that it would not be taking any further action to seek the necessary approval.

Despite this, Qualcomm proceeded with the acquisition in June 2025 without informing Chinese authorities. This disregard for regulatory requirements triggered SAMR’s antitrust investigation into possible violations of China’s anti-monopoly law related to the transaction.

**Qualcomm’s Market Position in China**
Qualcomm plays a significant role in China’s smartphone market, supplying chips to major manufacturers such as Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at approximately $165.72 billion.

Although the ongoing antitrust probe has led to a drop in Qualcomm’s share prices, the company remains a dominant player in the global semiconductor industry. Qualcomm maintains a diverse client base across various sectors, reinforcing its importance in the technology ecosystem.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/qualcomm-faces-antitrust-probe-in-china-over-israeli-firm-acquisition/story

福岡市城南区で通信事業者名乗り「2時間後、電話は使えなくなる」　住民宅に不審電話

2025年10月12日16時25分更新

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福岡県警城南署は12日、福岡市城南区の住民宅固定電話に対して、11日午後3時30分ごろ、通信事業者を名乗る人物から「2時間後、あなたの電話は使えなくなる」などの不審な電話があったとして、防犯メールで警戒を呼びかけました。

このような詐欺電話にご注意ください。

▶ 防犯に有効な留守番電話機能にも思わぬ落とし穴があります。

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＜関連記事＞

– 「真実は細部に宿る」データ蓄積で地震に迫る（2025年10月10日07時00分）
https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410479/

The art of crypto

Crypto was once like an unruly teenager: misunderstood, uninvited, and not allowed near the family savings. But Pakistani authorities have now decided that they cannot beat the blockchain; they might as well try to regulate it. Hence the Virtual Assets Ordinance and the proposed Virtual Assets Bill.

Pakistan has pivoted hard, mirroring what’s happening globally, especially in the EU, where the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now standard.

### The Early Wild West of Crypto

In the unregulated days of crypto, ICOs were the gold rush. Entrepreneurs waved shiny white papers in the air like some magic spell, promising financial freedom and decentralisation. What they delivered was often closer to a group text scam. The lack of regulation meant that scammers could moonwalk around securities laws with nothing but a white paper and a dream.

That’s why some countries began taking things more seriously. MiCA was the EU’s answer to crypto: sure, decentralise all you want, but please fill out these forms.

### Pakistan Joins the Regulatory Renaissance

Pakistan is now joining this regulatory renaissance—but with some local flair. The 2025 Ordinance gave birth to the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), tasked with keeping the crypto circus from catching fire. Think of PVARA as the chaperone at the school dance, making sure nobody spikes the punch (or launders money).

Regulators are taking a hard look at what tokens actually are, as opposed to what they say they are and what they do. MiCA has its categories—asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens, utility tokens, security-ish ones. Pakistan is leaning into the same “don’t trust the brochure” approach.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission have now joined the Pakistan Crypto Council, a group essentially hashing out token taxonomies.

### From Ban to Embrace

Remember when Pakistan banned crypto in 2018? The SBP has hinted that the advisory may soon be shredded. They are now toying with the idea of linking crypto to foreign exchange laws. Your Bitcoin might one day officially be worth something in Pakistan.

### Remaining Challenges

There are still issues. For instance, white papers—the crypto version of the “trust me, bro” sales pitch—remain unregulated in Pakistan. MiCA requires that if you’re going to promise the moon, your white paper better explain how you plan to build the rocket. Unfortunately, Pakistan has yet to impose such regulations.

Investor protection? Maybe next.

On the bright side, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) controls are front and centre in the ordinance. This includes provisions from the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) 2010. PVARA gets to play financial watchdog, audit snoop, and compliance enforcer all at once.

That’s good, because nothing kills an empty fintech dream faster than a FATF blacklist.

### Opening Doors for International Players

International players are now being invited to get licenses and set up shop in Pakistan. However, the ordinance is temporary. So yes, there’s a framework—but no formal act of parliament yet.

### The Philosophical Dilemma of Regulation and Decentralisation

Then there’s the real philosophical dilemma: can a heavily centralised regulatory regime handle the wild world of decentralisation?

Pakistan seems to be opting for a state-led innovation model. This is like trying to dance to a remix of techno and the national anthem at the same time.

National Bitcoin reserves and allocating 2,000 megawatts to blockchain and AI infrastructure are bold moves. But they also risk turning crypto into a VIP club for banks and government projects—potentially leaving smaller, community-driven projects stuck in the parking lot arguing with the bouncer.

### What Pakistan Needs Going Forward

To avoid that fate, the law will need to be smart and nimble. Token types should be clearly defined, disclosure standards must be firm, and investor protections real. Sandbox programmes and tiered regulations could help level the playing field.

If Pakistan pulls this off—if it can balance oversight with openness and formality with flexibility—it could emerge not just as a participant in the global digital asset race, but as an actual contender.

If it clings too hard to control or fails to pass actual legislation, it risks becoming just another cautionary tale in the crypto museum of almost-but-not-quite.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1350032-the-art-of-crypto

大牟田労基署が柳川市の建築会社を書類送検　屋根撤去作業中に70歳作業員が転落死

福岡・社会ニュース

大牟田労働基準監督署が柳川市の建築会社を書類送検
屋根撤去作業中に70歳作業員が転落死

2025年10月12日 9:07 更新

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福岡県大牟田労働基準監督署は10日、労働安全衛生法違反の疑いで柳川市の建築会社を福岡地検久留米支部に書類送検しました。

今回の送検は、屋根の撤去作業中に70歳の作業員が転落して死亡した事故を受けたものです。

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※1日あたり37円で読み放題、年払いならさらにお得です。

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（西日本新聞me）
https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410414/

公明代表、企業献金規制強化を　臨時国会、「野党案も選択肢」

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title: 公明代表、企業献金規制強化を臨時国会で推進「野党案も選択肢に」
date: 2025-10-12 11:14
categories: 政治
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公明党の斉藤鉄夫代表は12日、企業・団体献金の規制強化に関する政治資金規正法改正案について、「できるだけ早く、次の臨時国会でも各党合意が得られれば成立させるべきだ」と東京都内で記者団に述べました。

今回の改正案は、政党や政治家への企業献金をより厳しく規制することを目的としており、政治資金の透明性向上を図る狙いがあります。

斉藤代表は、比較第1党としての責任を強調し、「野党案も選択肢の一つとして検討しながら、幅広い合意形成を進めたい」と今後の対応方針を示しました。

政治資金規正法改正案の成立は、政治と企業の関係に対する国民の関心が高まる中、重要な課題となっています。各党の協力が期待されるところです。

※本記事は有料会員限定です。続きをご覧になりたい方は7日間無料トライアル（一日37円～）、または年払いプランをご利用ください。

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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410439/

France: 60-year-old ex-firefighter commits robbery to visit grandson in prison

**Bizarre Acts of Love: A Retired Firefighter’s Desperate Robbery**

Adding to the list of bizarre things people have done for love is the story of a 60-year-old retired firefighter with no prior criminal record who entered a supermarket near a local police station. Wearing a balaclava over his mouth and brandishing a firearm, he demanded all the money in the supermarket. Oddly, he also helped himself to a piece of Emmental cheese and some wine before being arrested.

What makes this incident truly unusual is the man’s calm demeanor when he walked with the police to their car, seemingly wanting to be arrested. It later emerged that his motives were heartbreaking rather than criminal.

According to an interview with his court-appointed lawyer, the man was desperate — he didn’t even want the money. All he wished was to see his grandson or at least be allowed to go on a walk with him. The lawyer revealed that the man was heartbroken after seeing his grandson in a waiting room with a broken tooth, a result of being molested by inmates.

The 60-year-old was prosecuted for armed robbery, aggravated assault, and rebellion. He pled guilty, but his circumstances deeply moved everyone involved, including the judge. Ultimately, the judge ruled that the man acted out of desperation and spared him from the typical three to five years of prison.

In the end, the man was ordered to compensate the victims of the robbery, undergo psychological treatment, and was banned from visiting the supermarket he robbed. Importantly, he retained the legal right to visit his grandson without being incarcerated. This story appears to have a hopeful resolution for all parties involved.

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**Invite-Only Burger: The World’s Most Expensive Burger**

While burgers are generally popular as pocket-friendly meals, burger prices are on the rise — but nothing like the $11,000 burger served at the Asador Aupa restaurant in Spain. This exclusive burger, costing approximately Rs 97 lakh, is the result of eight years of research and experimentation by the chefs and remains a closely guarded secret.

Unlike typical food joint burgers, this gourmet creation is not listed on the restaurant’s menu. The owner explains that their concept was that luxury doesn’t need to be flashy but rather unattainable. As such, diners must be invited to try this burger.

The restaurant’s website states: *“If you think you should be on the list, you can request it and the request will be processed.”* The exclusivity surrounding this high-priced burger — with no gimmicks, just high-quality ingredients — is certainly fascinating.

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**It’s a Mall World: A Shared Dream Phenomenon on Reddit**

Reddit users have been bonding over a strange shared experience: many of them report having dreams set in the same mall-like environment. Although the events within the dreams vary, the similarity of the setting has sparked curiosity and even conspiracy theories.

To discuss this phenomenon, Redditors have created dedicated spaces where people share their dream experiences related to this “mall world,” fueling speculation about the collective subconscious or other unexplained causes.

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**Who Let the Frogs In? A Painful Misguided Remedy**

In China, a woman suffering from back pain turned to an unusual and dangerous folk remedy she heard — swallowing live frogs to cure joint pain. Acting on the rumor, she swallowed eight live frogs.

Unfortunately, this extreme measure led to severe health problems, including multiple parasitic infections and blood disorders. This case serves as a cautionary tale against blindly following unverified remedies or rumors when it comes to health treatments.

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**Raw-Dogging Boredom: Gen Z’s New Screen Detox Trend**

In a surprising new trend, Gen Z has found a novel method to reduce screen time — by doing absolutely nothing. This challenge, popularized on TikTok, involves staring blankly without any entertainment, sleep, or distraction, simply enduring boredom.

Nicknamed “raw-dogging boredom,” this practice could unexpectedly help teens manage their screen addiction and improve their attention spans. Whether it becomes a lasting remedy for digital overload remains to be seen, but it’s a unique approach to tackling modern life’s screen-heavy habits.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/france-60-year-old-retired-fire-fighter-robs-supermarket-to-see-grandson-in-jail-23598300

Trump officials not giving up on deporting Abrego Garcia to African nations despite resistance

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The Trump administration is once again pushing to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador, despite rejection from three African countries they approached, a judge heard during testimony Friday.

Abrego Garcia is challenging efforts to deport him to a third country after the government admitted that a previous order prevents his deportation to his home country of El Salvador. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced plans to deport him to the southern African country of Eswatini.

The case has come to symbolize the bitter partisan struggle over former President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration policies and mass deportation agenda.

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis of Maryland said Friday she will decide soon whether Abrego Garcia should remain in custody or be released from immigration detention while his legal challenge proceeds. This announcement came following a hearing she ordered, requesting government officials explain the steps they have taken to remove Abrego Garcia to another country.

An ICE official told the judge during Friday’s hearing that the government continues to engage with officials in Eswatini about accepting Abrego Garcia, despite the country rejecting the idea this week. John Schultz, a deputy assistant director who oversees removals for ICE, stated that discussions are still ongoing with Ghana as well. However, Ghana’s foreign minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, posted on social media that the nation will not accept Abrego Garcia. Uganda also declined to accept him, Schultz said.

Despite these setbacks, Schultz maintained that Abrego Garcia could be removed within 72 hours if the judge allows it, once the administration receives approval from a third country. “We could quickly operationalize the removal,” Schultz said.

Abrego Garcia’s attorneys have accused the Republican administration of using the immigration system illegally to punish him after the embarrassment caused by his mistaken deportation.

“This game that they’re effectively playing of naming one country after another shows the government’s real goal is to be improperly punitive,” said Andrew Rossman, one of Abrego Garcia’s lawyers.

Rossman also told the judge that the government could immediately send Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica—a country he has already expressed willingness to go to—if the administration were sincere.

“Are you open to that?” the judge asked Justice Department attorney Drew Ensign.

“I’m not aware of any conversations of that nature,” Ensign replied.

Judge Xinis said it should not take long for the government to determine if it would agree to send Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica, noting there is no evidence the country would say no. “This is just not that hard,” she said.

Meanwhile, attorneys in criminal court in Tennessee have made similar claims about retribution concerning human smuggling charges brought against Abrego Garcia in June, on the same day he was returned to the U.S. from El Salvador.

The Tennessee judge has concluded that Abrego Garcia’s prosecution may be an illegal retaliation after he successfully sued the Trump administration over his deportation.

The smuggling charges stem from a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee. At that time, Abrego Garcia was not charged, and the investigation only began earlier this year after his wife sued over his deportation.

At a Friday hearing in Nashville, U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw said he will hear evidence on the motion to dismiss the charges on Nov. 3.

In addition, defense attorneys indicated their intention to file a motion to remove statements unrelated to the smuggling charges from the indictment. Attorney Jenna Dabbs cited allegations that her client is a member of the MS-13 gang as an example of extraneous accusations not relevant to the actual charges.

Trump administration officials have waged a relentless public relations campaign against Abrego Garcia, repeatedly labeling him as a member of MS-13 and other designations, despite the fact that he has not been convicted of any crimes.

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Loller reported from Nashville, Tenn.
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-federal-judges-in-2-states-are-considering-challenges-to-the-governments-treatment-of-abrego-garcia/