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Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
AMD Will Be as ‘Aggressive as Possible' to Challenge Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) wants to challenge Nvidia's (NVDA) dominance of the PC gaming graphics processing unit (GPU) space. Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company's Computing and Graphics Group, told PC Gamer that AMD will be 'as aggressive as possible' to achieve this goal. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter To win gamers over to Team Red, AMD has priced cards lower than Nvidia to attract budget-minded gamers. For example, its latest GPU, the RX 9060 XT starts at $299 for the 8 GB model and jumps to $349 for the 16GB version. That's an incredible value compared to the RTX 5060 Ti, the comparable card from Nvidia, which costs $379. AMD also wants to beat Nvidia by another metric—availability. Huynh noted that 'building scale is the number one priority,' for the company. It has worked with suppliers to ensure it has a healthy stock of RX 9060 XT available to meet demand. This should help prevent scalping and allow gamers to buy the cards at their suggested MSRP, which can be hard to do with Nvidia cards due to their limited supply and high demand. Can AMD Dethrone Nvidia? There's no denying that Nvidia has AMD beat in the GPU space, and its dedication to artificial intelligence (AI) is another key sector where Team Green wins. However, analysts are bullish on AMD's potential in the AI server space. The company recently sold datacenter business ZT Systems to Sanmina (SANM) for $3 billion and formed a strategic alliance with the buyer. This sparked a series of analysts updates as they highlighted the nature of the sale and what it means for AMD's AI server rack business. That includes a reiterated Buy rating and price target increase from $117 to $135 from five-star Mizuho Securities analyst Vijay Rakesh. Is AMD Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? average AMD stock price target of $126.55, representing a potential 11.49% upside for the shares.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CelebrAsian returns this weekend to celebrate 50 years of refugees in Iowa. What to know:
Nu Huynh's face lights up whenever she talks about CelebrAsian — Iowa's longstanding Asian American festival that has become a tradition for Memorial Day weekend. Though she has helped organize the multicultural two-day event for more than a decade, she is reminded each year of its true purpose: community. "For everyone that's involved in this, it's just that sense of pride and connectedness when we see just a huge amount of diversity, and then we see ourselves and we see our culture on massive display," said Huynh, executive director of Iowa Asian Alliance, the organization behind CelebrAsian and other local events such as AsianFest and Pho King. This year's CelebrAsian takes place Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines and takes on the theme In Full Bloom to spotlight Iowa's Asian populations and their history and roots in the Hawkeye State. This year's event, featuring a fashion show, cultural performances and over 100 food and retail vendors, also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and pays tribute to the late Gov. Robert Ray's efforts to bring Southeast Asian refugees to Iowa. "We're celebrating the 50th anniversary at the same time we're celebrating all of our communities, how far we've come, how much Iowa is our home — just all of our contributions today," Huynh said. More: How Des Moines' Filipino Store helps Iowans stay connected to loved ones back home May Davis is among the event volunteers leading one of 15 "villages" — tents scattered across the park, packed with ethnic food, traditional attire and other cultural items representing 15 of the Asian cultures in Des Moines. Davis, who is Hmong and grew up in Des Moines, spoke of her family's journey to Iowa from Thailand almost 40 years ago; her father, a teen soldier during the Vietnam War, and the persecution their people faced. "The stories that my mom tells me about running through the jungle, especially at night, having to be quiet ... giving a little bit of opium to the baby so they wouldn't cry and give out their position in the jungle while they're hiding," said Davis, 39. " ... It's crossing the river even with the baby in hand." That's why this year's theme — 50 Years Ray of Freedom — hits home for Davis, who came to the U.S. in 1986 at 4 months old with her parents and siblings. "When I hear about freedom, you hear your family's history," she said. More: As Iowa's 50-year legacy of welcoming refugees ends, what's next for those left behind? The theme also struck a chord with 28-year-old Gabrielle Baccam, who is Tai Dam and Chinese and has helped with the Tai Dam village tent since 2021. Embracing her family's past drove her to get more involved in CelebrAsian. Baccam said her parents arrived in the U.S. in the 1970s. Her father and his family came first in 1975 from Thailand; her mother and her family came four years later from Laos. Her late grandfather also was a major in the Royal Lao Army, sought after by Communists, and needed to be on the first plane out of Thailand. If her family had never left Thailand or Laos, Baccam said her life today might look much different. She might not have had the opportunity to pursue her education. "There's just more opportunities here," she said. When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 23 and 24 Where: Western Gateway Park, 1205 Locust St. in Des Moines For more information, visit F. Amanda Tugade covers social justice issues for the Des Moines Register. Email her at ftugade@ or follow her on X @writefelissa. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: What to know about CelebrAsian in Des Moines over Memorial Day weekend
AU Financial Review
19-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Luxury developer behind Sirius rebuild overwhelmed by debts
The family of a billionaire Chinese businessman is pushing for the developer behind the infamous Sirius building be wound up, putting the company run by former Macquarie banker Jean-Dominique Huynh on the brink of collapse at the same time as its other big projects are seized by lenders. Huynh's JDH Capital is the developer behind the redevelopment of Sirius, built in 1980 beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge for public housing but sold off in 2018 for conversion into luxury apartments.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Travelling for the May long weekend? If you're over 50, don't leave home without these 11 things
Got a trip coming up? Travelling this long weekend? If you're flying, there are certain travel essentials you'll want to have on hand for a comfortable experience. It's always good to be prepared — and who has more experience with what to pack than someone who spends thousands of hours a year in the sky? Pam Huynh is a flight attendant with Air Canada, with nine years of experience in the travel industry. We asked Huynh for her list of packing essentials — with special attention to items people over the age of 50 should always have on hand when flying, whether in their carry-on or checked luggage. Keep scrolling to see what she recommends, and to shop her picks. Comfortable footwear is a must when travelling, especially if you're someone who likes to take their shoes off on the plane. The best option? Slip-ons. 'Because people don't have a lot of legroom, I find they try to bend over to tie their shoes,' Huynh says. 'Slip-on shoes are so much easier.' She also adds that depending on your destination and what airport(s) you go through, you might have to remove your shoes for security. That makes slip-ons and even smarter choice. If you're someone who requires a bit more support and cushioning, Huynh recommends Sketchers for their arch support. These slip-on sneakers from Sketchers are lightweight and feature a cushiony memory foam sole. Huynh says she would "definitely" recommend bringing along a neck pillow when flying, especially for those who struggle with neck or back pain — or if you just find flights bother your body. 'If you're trying to save space, the blow-up ones are great, but I prefer the comfy ones that you can button around your luggage," she says. 'Especially if you're in the middle of a three seater — you need the extra support." Huynh also recommends that travellers bring other things to help with comfort, such as a back pillow or seat cushion, especially for longer flights. 'People keep saying that the airplane seat cushions have gotten thinner and thinner, the materials less comfy,' she says. 'You want to be as comfortable as you are in your home.' This memory foam neck pillow can be packed in a compact carrying case for easy transport. This gel seat cushion is great for long trips and perfect to help with lower back, sciatic or tailbone pain. Temperatures can fluctuate on planes, which can be particularly uncomfortable for travellers who may be more sensitive to temperature changes. With this in mind, Huynh recommends travelling with something versatile you can cozy up in, such as a blanket scarf. 'if you don't want to bring a blanket, I see a lot of people bringing blanket scarves,' she says. 'I think it's a really good idea.' Another option she recommends? A lightweight cardigan. Read more travel articles on Yahoo: I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — 23 hiking essentials I packed to travel Peru's Amazon and the Andes I travel a lot — 34 carry-on bag essentials I never get on a plane without Is Monos worth it? I travelled with $1,180 worth of Monos luggage on dozens of flights — here's my honest review 'It doesn't matter if you're going to a hot destination, 100 per cent you want a sweater for the plane,' she says, noting that the cabin can get quite cold. This blanket scarf can be worn in a variety of ways, and reviewers say it's "cozy." This ribbed cardigan is lightweight, comes in multiple colours and has an easy, loose fit. Speaking of fluctuating temperatures, if you're someone who tends to overheat — or if you're just travelling somewhere hot — a pocket-sized fan is a great essential to have on hand. 'I like a handheld fan, those rechargeable ones,' says Huynh. 'I carry those around too.' She also says that most planes now have a compatible charger, so you can make sure you don't run out of juice. This rechargeable travel fan has multiple speeds and is compact enough to keep in a purse or small bag. It's a good idea to bring along painkillers and other basic travel medication with you, especially if you're someone who has chronic pain. Whether you're travelling with Advil and Tums, or you're bringing along prescription medication, Huynh says a pill case can be very handy to have. 'You definitely want to bring your pills in your carry on, and those pill cases are very handy,' she says. Just make sure you have (or know) the instructions for how to take any medication you're bringing along with you. She also recommends labelling the pills - nwhich can also be helpful when going through security. This eight-compartment travel pill box comes with brand-name stickers as well as blank labels you can use to keep things organized. While earphones for a flight may be a given, Huynh specifically recommends travelling with a pair that has an audio jack, which she says many travellers often forget about. 'A lot of people either only have AirPods or bluetooth headphones with USB-C output,' she says. 'Not all airplanes have that. So if you want to watch movies or listen to music on the screen in front of your chair, you need earphones with an audio jack.' These headphones have a universal analog audio jack and come with a carrying case. Leg swelling, caused by fluid buildup, is common for older adults and can be exacerbated by sitting too long. While getting up and moving around can help, that's not always doable on a plane. You can also consider compression socks or stockings, which can help to improve blood flow and decrease pain and swelling in the legs. "A lot of people don't realize how much they're needed," says Huynh. "They're worth it." "If you're going on a flight for more than five hours, I would totally recommend it," she says. These compression socks can help to decrease swelling and come in a four pack. It might seem obvious, but it's an important one. As adults age, drinking enough water is crucial — according to the U.S. National Council On Aging, dehydration is common among older adults. A reusable water bottle, then, is "100 per cent" a must-have when travelling says Huynh. Choosing a plastic version over a stainless steel bottle can also be easier for transporting, as it will be a lot lighter when full. "If you're bringing a water bottle, bring it empty and you can always refill it at the airport," she notes. This water bottle is made of BPA-free plastic, so it won't be too heavy in your bag. It also has a leak-proof flip top so you don't have to worry about spills. Huynh says she likes to bring along a foldable backpack for additional storage when she travels — which can be especially useful if you find it difficult to carry a single heavy bag. Huynh recommnds "one of those 20 litre-30 litre backpacks that folds into a bag," she says. "It packs up really small, in case I need to bring it anywhere. It's nice that it's compact." A foldable backpack can be a great item to have on hand if you find yourself needing some extra space in your luggage. It's also handy for using as you travel around in your destination. This backpack has multiple compartments to keep things organized, and folds into a packable bag. Sun protection is important at any age, but you'll definitely want to make sure you have some when you're 35,000 feet up in the air and sitting in a window seat. "Most people going on vacation, they're most likely not going anywhere cold," says Huynh. "Even then, the sun's always shining." She notes that if you are bringing sunscreen with you, make sure it fits within the limits of allowed liquids in your carry on luggage, or you'll have to keep it in your checked bag. This SPF 50+ sunscreen by La Roche Posay is unscented with an invisible finish, perfect for wearing on its own or under makeup.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vietnamese refugees in Chicago mark 50 years since Saigon's fall
CHICAGO (WGN) — Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The end of the Vietnam War was a pivotal moment in U.S. history – and one that brought a wave of refugees to Chicago, forever changing the landscape of the city. There is a section of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood known as 'Asia on Argyle,' a neighborhood whose seeds were planted a half century ago, 87,000 miles, and a world away. Doug Nguyen was just 10 years old on April 30, 1975, when communist North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. More: Full special: Vietnam – A Lost Generation 'You saw people climbing over barbed fencing around the American embassy,' he said. 'You saw people trying to jump on the back of cargo planes taking off.' U.S. ally South Vietnam surrendered, bringing an end to the Vietnam War, as the final helicopter left the American embassy. 'That shot is the epitome of the Vietnam war. The shot of the people boarding that helicopter,' Nguyen said. Nguyen's father, a South Vietnamese soldier, was killed in the war. He and his mother escaped the conflict and were brought to a refugee camp in Arkansas. 'We left everything we had behind. You just had your clothes on your back,' Nguyen said. 'We left on a cargo plane, they pushed everybody in as much as they could, to fly us out of Saigon.' Eventually, he moved to Chicago. Special Section: Vietnam and the Fall of Saigon 'The refugees found themselves in these ethnic enclaves, like Uptown, and formed their own communities,' Nguyen said. The Uptown neighborhood became a community of thousands of Vietnamese refugees who settled in the area and created a new home. Along the way, they blended Vietnamese culture with Chicago style and found a common thread that helped tie them to the city. 'Sports became something that unified young people,' Nguyen said. Illinois now has 40,000 residents of Vietnamese descent, half of them are in Chicago. It is a lasting legacy of the Fall of Saigon including the vibrant 'Asia on Argyle' area of Uptown, where shop owners trim trees and make bubble teas. Van Huynh is the executive director of the Vietnamese Association of Illinois. More: Rediscovered footage is changing the way we remember Vietnam 'To be able to come to a new land to be resettled in a country in which you don't know the language, you don't understand the culture, there might be some political context that you're not filled in on, and to revitalize neighborhoods and communities, so you see little Saigon's all over the United States as a result of the work that Vietnamese refugees have built,' Huynh said. 'I think April 30 has always represented a very somber and heavy moment in my family.' She said April 30 is a time to both reflect on the end of the war and recognize the new beginning it brought. 'Often times when people think about Vietnamese people, they think about the Vietnam War, but obviously it's more than that,' Huynh said. 'April 30 is about more than the end of a war but about how people sought to rebuild after that.' On Saturday at St. Augustine College, the Vietnamese Association of Illinois will host a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. There will be speakers, panel discussions, cultural performances and more from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
