66 h. ago Alibaba’s Qwen app becomes the world’s fastest growing AI app as MAUs surge 149%

Alibaba Group Holding’s new flagship artificial intelligence app Qwen was the fastest growing AI app in the world in November, according to third-party data released on Wednesday. Qwen recorded the highest growth in monthly active users (MAU) among AI products globally at 149 per cent, data compiled by AI product popularity tracker Aicpb.com showed. Its MAUs for the app reached 18.34 million, making it the world’s 24th most used AI app just two weeks into its public beta. Qwen’s success stemmed...

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3 d. ago India’s strong economic growth impresses amid doubts on ‘overstated’ data

The better-than-expected growth of India’s economy, driven by strong performance in the domestic consumer and manufacturing sectors, highlights its near-term resilience despite a slowdown in exports and US import tariffs. While India’s 8.2 per cent year-on-year growth figure in the July to September quarter was the fastest among major economies, analysts warn that the headline numbers may not provide a true picture of the challenges it faces. Private consumer spending, which accounts for more...

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3 d. ago China’s soyabean oil exports to India surge due to weak demand alongside an increase in domestic stocks

China’s soyabean oil exports to India surge due to weak demand alongside an increase in domestic stocks  Oils & Fats International

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1 week ago China’s Soyoil Exports to India Surge on Growing Domestic Glut

China’s Soyoil Exports to India Surge on Growing Domestic Glut  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago ‘Dramatic failure’: Tejas crash deals blow to India’s jet export ambitions

The crash of India’s Tejas fighter in front of global arms buyers at the Dubai Air Show is the latest blow to a key national trophy, leaving the jet reliant on Indian military orders to sustain its role as a showcase of home-built defence technology. The cause of Friday’s crash was not immediately known but it capped a week of jockeying for influence at the event, attended by India’s arch-rival Pakistan six months after the neighbouring foes faced off in the world’s largest air battle in...

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2 w. ago Nvidia chip smuggling: Four charged in US over illegal exports to China; lawmakers urge stricter rules

Nvidia chip smuggling: Four charged in US over illegal exports to China; lawmakers urge stricter rules  Times of India

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2 w. ago China smartphone market sees 8% growth in October, iPhone 17 leads surge

China smartphone market sees 8% growth in October, iPhone 17 leads surge  Investing.com

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