Technology
Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi Lead China’s Top Online Consumer Brands
Apple, Huawei Technologies, and Xiaomi have emerged as the top three brands favored by mainland Chinese consumers based on online purchasing behavior, according to a new ranking released by...
Edward Burtynsky Captures Global Industry’s Reach in “China in Africa”
Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discovered his passion at age 11 when his father bought...
Ethical Elephant Tourism Thrives at Samui Elephant Sanctuary
In the tropical haven of Koh Samui, Thailand, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have...
From Shy Teen to Healing Guide: Sonia Samtani’s Mission to Help Others Overcome Procrastination
Sonia Samtani’s journey from a shy teenager with low self-esteem to a respected therapist...
Yaeyama Kyori Wagyu: Japan’s Unique Beef Shines in Vietnam’s Michelin-Starred Kitchens
Not all Wagyu beef is created equal, and beef aficionados are quick to note...
Waymo to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Tokyo in 2025
Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, announced plans to begin testing its self-driving cars in Tokyo in early 2025, marking its first international expansion and...
Temu Tops U.S. App Charts Again Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Temu, the e-commerce platform owned by China’s PDD Holdings, topped Apple’s list of the most downloaded free apps on the U.S. iOS store for...
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....
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...
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Service in Los Angeles, Removes Waitlist
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Alphabet, has removed the waitlist for its self-driving service in Los Angeles, marking a major milestone in the...
Spotify Q4 Guidance Exceeds Expectations, Shares Rise
Spotify's shares saw a significant boost in extended trading on Tuesday, rising approximately 8% following the company's better-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter, despite...
Unbabel Launches AI-Driven Translation Service, Widn.AI
Unbabel has introduced Widn.AI, a new AI-driven translation service, marking a significant step in the company's evolution and challenging a competitive field. The service...
Japan Unveils $65 Billion Plan to Revitalize Semiconductor Industry
Japan has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalize its semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors, investing over 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) by fiscal 2030....
Rocket Lab Shares Surge Following Strong Q3 Results and Neutron Launch Deal
Rocket Lab's shares saw a significant jump in after-hours trading after the company released its third-quarter financial results and revealed a major milestone with...
