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Huawei’s home-grown mobile OS with no Android support set to launch
HarmonyOS Next is ‘entirely independently developed and autonomous’, executive says at trade fair.
HarmonyOS Next is ‘entirely independently developed and autonomous’, executive says at trade fair
15 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
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Alibaba’s Taobao puts Xiaomi car buyers behind virtual wheel
15 Sep 2024 - 10:30AM
Lazada leverages AI, logistics in competition with rivals like Temu
14 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
Big Tech
Ant International teams up with EPL’s Tottenham Hotspur in global expansion push
Singapore-based Ant International will serve as Tottenham Hotspur’s exclusive global payment solutions provider and digital wallet partner.
12 Sep 2024 - 8:10PM
Ant International expects to score big under a strategic partnership with English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Shutterstock
Big Tech
China’s chip making shows progress with new EUV patent despite US sanctions
The patent from Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment is still under review, but producing EUV tools in China would break a monopoly held by ASML.
12 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
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Tech Trends
OpenAI valuation to reach US$150 billion in latest fundraising round
The US start-up is also in talks to raise US$5 billion in debt from banks in the form of a revolving credit facility, a source says.
12 Sep 2024 - 11:30AM
Big Tech
Alibaba’s Cainiao launches next-day delivery in Europe, builds new hubs
Cainiao’s latest initiatives reflect Alibaba’s commitment to expand the company’s global footprint, as e-commerce growth slows at home.
11 Sep 2024 - 8:14PM
Big Tech
Wave to pay: Tencent brings palm scan to tourists in Macau
WeChat Palm Pay lets mainland tourists pay by scanning their hand in shops located in hotels under the Galaxy Entertainment Group.
11 Sep 2024 - 5:00PM
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WeChat Pay’s palm recognition technology enables users to pay by scanning their hand. Photo: Handout
Big Tech
Saudi Arabia’s AI-focused Gain Summit draws global tech giants
The third Global AI Summit, which started on Tuesday in the Saudi capital Riyadh, has wooed over 400 speakers from over 100 countries.
11 Sep 2024 - 12:30PM
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Big Tech
TikTok’s Chinese sibling emerges as fast-rising e-commerce player
The short-video platform saw gross merchandise value rise by 46 per cent in the year ended July 2024, an executive says.
11 Sep 2024 - 11:47AM
Big Tech
Jack Ma calls on Alibaba to remain steadfast, ‘believe in the future’
To mark the 25th anniversary of Alibaba’s founding, Ma called on all employees to overcome competitive pressure, despite various challenges.
11 Sep 2024 - 9:05AM
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Big Tech
DJI says proposed US drone restriction could ‘harm public safety and economy’
The US House of Representatives bill aims to put DJI on a national security blacklist under the Federal Communications Commission.
11 Sep 2024 - 9:06AM
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A DJI Air 2S drone in mid flight. Photo: Shutterstock
China Business
Huawei-backed Aito EV brand takes aim at Tesla with semi-autonomous SUV
The car shows off Huawei-developed technologies that the company aims to supply to more EV makers in the future, executive says.
10 Sep 2024 - 8:06PM
Big Tech
Huawei unveils Mate XT tri-fold handset in face-off with Apple’s iPhone 16
The Mate XT will officially go on sale on September 20, the same day that Apple kicks off its iPhone 16 retail sales on the mainland.
11 Sep 2024 - 1:43PM
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Big Tech
Chinese consumers disappointed about AI delay on new iPhone 16
The Chinese language version of Apple Intelligence will only become available in 2025, with no words on whether it will land on the mainland.
11 Sep 2024 - 9:07AM
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Big Tech
Ant Group to hold new round of dividend payments to shareholders
This would mark the third round of dividend payments by Ant Group, following two previous rounds in December and March 2022.
10 Sep 2024 - 8:49PM
Ant Group’s logo seen at the company’s headquarters in Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province. Photo: Shutterstock
Big Tech
China’s Meituan plants flag in Saudi Arabia after Hong Kong debut
The Beijing-based company has introduced its food ordering app Keeta in Al-Kharj, ahead of an expected launch in the capital, Riyadh.
10 Sep 2024 - 5:24PM
Big Tech
Huawei tri-fold smartphone seizes mainland’s interest ahead of iPhone 16 launch
Around 3.04 million people have made online reservations to buy Huawei’s new 5G Mate XT as of Monday afternoon.
9 Sep 2024 - 8:00PM
Big Tech
China’s AI industry could see US$1.4 trillion in investment in 6 years
CICC chairman Chen Liang told the International China Investment Forum that China’s AI industry still has significant room for growth.
9 Sep 2024 - 5:00PM
Big Tech
Time 100 AI list includes China’s cyberspace chief for censoring GenAI
Time Magazine has included CAC head Zhuang Rongwen and ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo among 30 leaders in AI, along with Baichuan founder Wang Xiaochuan.
8 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM
The Time Magazine cover for its list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. Photo: X/@TIME
Big Tech
Chinese smartphone brand Transsion says finance head is detained
The Shenzhen-based firm, which makes handsets targeting developing markets such as Africa, did not say why its financial director is being investigated.
7 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
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Tech Trends
China’s new AI app stirs dreams of Iron Man’s virtual assistant becoming reality
Fintech giant Ant Group entered Jarvis-like territory when it launched AI app Zhixiaobao, a new smart assistant designed for everyday use.
7 Sep 2024 - 4:51PM
Science
Huawei prepares for launch, though of what product remains a secret
Analysts anticipate the telecoms giant may unveil an AI semiconductor to rival high-end chips that US companies like Nvidia are prohibited from selling to China.
7 Sep 2024 - 4:05AM
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OPINION
Zhou Xin
My Take
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China’s video gaming industry needs more like Black Myth: Wukong
27 Aug 2024 - 1:11PM
Charles Ferguson
Opinion
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AI companies must pay attention to national security needs
8 Aug 2024 - 2:17PM
George Chen
Opinion
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Hong Kong can’t afford to lose out on generative AI
1 Aug 2024 - 9:30AM
Gerui Wang
Opinion
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Why China is pushing so hard for international cooperation on AI
9 Jul 2024 - 8:25AM
Elina Noor
Opinion
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Southeast Asia cannot be a bystander amid escalating global crises
2 May 2024 - 9:30AM
Elina Noor
Opinion
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In embracing AI, Southeast Asia must consider sobering climate costs
2 Apr 2024 - 9:30AM
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Tech giants Foxconn and Nvidia to team up on ‘AI factories’
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