Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Airlines Expand Premium Seating as Demand for First Class Surges
The travel landscape is shifting as airlines see unprecedented demand for premium seating, with passengers more willing than ever to pay for comfort at...
General Motors Ends Cruise Robotaxi Operations to Refocus on Core Business
General Motors (GM) has announced the shutdown of its Cruise robotaxi operations, marking a strategic shift toward its core automotive business and adjacent opportunities....
Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League Secures $28 Million Ahead of Inaugural Season
Startup basketball league Unrivaled announced on Monday the completion of its Series A funding round, securing $28 million ahead of its inaugural season.“Our players...
Hong Kong May Pioneer New Eye Drop Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema
Hong Kong may soon become one of the first regions to benefit from a groundbreaking eye drop treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME), a...
Apple to Launch In-House Wireless Chips by 2025
Apple is advancing its strategy to develop in-house components by creating its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip, code-named Proxima, set to debut in 2025....
Nio Challenges Foreign Luxury Carmakers with ET9 Electric Sedan
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio has launched its latest luxury sedan, the ET9, aimed at competing with premium models like BMW’s 7 Series...
China’s Gaming Industry Hits Record $44.8 Billion in 2024
China’s video gaming industry achieved record sales of 325.8 billion yuan ($44.8 billion) in 2024, marking a 7.53% growth from the previous year, according...
China Ramps Up Robotics Innovation with Ambitious Policies
Local governments across China are implementing policies to boost robotics innovation and deployment, particularly humanoid robots, as national policymakers emphasize future industries during the...
Xiaohongshu Prepares for Hong Kong IPO Amid Surging Profits
Social media platform Xiaohongshu, known as “Little Red Book,” is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as its profitability surges,...
China Forms AI Standardization Committee with Leading Tech Firms
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced the formation of an “AI Standardization Technology Committee,” which will spearhead the development and...
ByteDance Focuses on Generative AI and Video Tools in Strategic Expansion
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and Douyin, is increasing its investments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies, with a particular focus on video-generation...
Ex-OpenAI Engineer Launches Light Robotics with Offices in Singapore and China
Roger Jiang, a former engineer at OpenAI, has launched a new robotics company named Light Robotics, with headquarters in Singapore and Shenzhen. Established in...
Airlines Ramp Up Premium Seating to Meet Soaring Demand
Since the pandemic, airline passengers have demonstrated a growing willingness to pay for more spacious seating at the front of the cabin, resulting in...
Tesla Increases Model S Prices in the U.S.
Tesla has increased the prices of its Model S cars in the United States by $5,000, according to the company's website. The adjustment applies...
