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Literary Award and Business Gains

Updated 2026-05-19 21:50 UTC 3 sources Neutral

Taiwan’s 'Travelogue' won the 2026 International Booker Prize, marking a milestone for Mandarin literature. Meanwhile, Astera Labs’ stock surged on positive company outlook.

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NPR
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
2026-05-19 21:31 UTC
Scientific American
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2026-05-19 20:00 UTC
MarketWatch
Investors seemed pleased by the connectivity company’s firm timeline for a new switch and its talk of revenue opportunities in optical networking.
2026-05-19 21:31 UTC
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