Chinese scientists developed a brain implant electrode array thinner than a hair and softer than brain tissue, which recorded neural activity with high clarity for 18 months in animal trials without p…
Hong Kong has launched a two-month public consultation on its first five-year plan to align with Beijing's 2026-2030 blueprint, focusing on high-quality development, technological self-reliance, and e…
SpaceX's bankers are preparing to meet investors as early as next week to discuss a bond offering of at least $20 billion, the first investment-grade dollar bond issuance for Elon Musk's company, whic…
A University of Hong Kong scholar warns that China's advantages in energy and AI applications could erode US dominance in artificial intelligence within 10 to 20 years, citing structural challenges to…
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is spending billions on AI and shifting to domestic chips, potentially benefiting second-tier Chinese chipmakers like Iluvatar CoreX, Biren Technology, and others. The …
Lenovo Group plans to raise US$2 billion through a convertible-bond offering to repurchase existing debt and buy back shares, aiming to extend debt maturities and cut funding costs amid robust AI infr…
DeepSeek closed its first external fundraising in a Series A round, raising about 50 billion yuan at a post-investment valuation of 400 billion yuan, making it one of China's most valuable AI startups…
China's State Council unveiled an 'employment-first' plan on Wednesday that includes developing new AI-related jobs and stabilizing employment in labor-intensive industries, as the country faces mount…
The Shanghai Stock Exchange clarified IPO rules for unprofitable AI model developers, allowing listings on the Star Market for firms with an anticipated market cap of at least 4 billion yuan. The move…
Alibaba Cloud launched its first data centres in France on Wednesday, expanding its European footprint amid growing demand for data sovereignty. The move responds to increased customer demand and alig…
Christian Noyer, a founding vice-president of the European Central Bank, said Europe should deepen ties with China to finance AI and green industries and reduce dependence on US technology. Noyer argu…
China released a white paper on Wednesday advocating for more just and equitable global governance for new frontiers like AI and outer space, emphasizing the central role of the United Nations. Top di…
Kingboard Holdings plans to raise HK$11.77 billion (US$1.5 billion) by selling a stake in its subsidiary Kingboard Laminates Holdings to expand production capacity for circuit boards used in AI server…
Marsh Asia CEO David Jacob says Asia's C-suite leaders must navigate geopolitical fragmentation, AI disruption, and socio-economic pressures to drive clarity, financial discipline, and growth. A Marsh…
At the Second Xizang International Communication Conference in Lhasa, American media professional Zachary Lundquist said China must adapt to Western algorithms to counter negative global narratives ab…
Chinese AI labs are increasingly shifting early model training phases onto domestic chips as US export controls tighten and Beijing pushes for self-sufficiency. While Chinese AI models have become com…
Hong Kong teachers must complete at least 30 hours of digital education training every three years under a new government blueprint to boost AI integration in schools. Primary and secondary schools ar…
A mother and daughter died by suicide in Hong Kong, prompting calls for greater attention to parental mental health. A 2025 survey found 24.4% of Hong Kong children aged 6-17 have a mental disorder, w…
SpaceX shares surged 4.8% on Tuesday, giving the company a market value of roughly $2.655 trillion, surpassing Amazon and briefly topping Microsoft. The rally was fueled by frenzied trading in newly l…
Brazil's top foreign policy adviser Celso Amorim said Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, urging the Global South to balance both powers via Brics. He spoke at the Forte d…