4 h. ago Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, signalling a broader pullback from China

The IoT & AI Insider Lab in the Zhangjiang hi-tech zone likely closed in January or February, nearby workers say.

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8 h. ago Thinking Fast and Slow: the GenAI Conundrum for Financial Services

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The financial services sector has not been shy to put money into GenAI, since a white paper by the World Economic Forum and Accenture revealed that spending is projected to reach US$97 billion by 2027. While the industry remains cautious due to strict regulatory framework and compliance requirements, the momentum is unmistakable as it is now evident that AI can play a fundamental role in navigating more complex use cases.   McKinsey's 2025 State of AI report indicated that 21% of financial services institutions have adopted the transformative technology in risk, legal and compliance functions, in comparison to the industry average of 11%. The general optimism reported towards GenAI, combined with recent developments of DeepSeek, served as the perfect timing and conversation starter for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Financial Services Executive Forum and Luncheon.  Behind closed doors on March 20, 2025, i...

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9 h. ago China's Huawei 2024 profit drops; revenue rises at fastest rate in five years

China's Huawei 2024 profit drops; revenue rises at fastest rate in five years  Reuters

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16 h. ago China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows

China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows  CNBC

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18 h. ago Why retirees are the future of China’s outbound tourism market

Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China’s vast outbound travel market – and they tend to be big spenders.

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29 h. ago Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

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57 h. ago China’s week of forums a reminder of how quickly things can change

At high-profile gatherings this week, notions of China’s rise and the West’s decline were in vogue – but in today’s world, attitudes change fast.

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61 h. ago Malaysian man who assaulted, pulled gun on bodyguards for fasting jailed for 6 years

The businessman was also convicted of using blasphemous words and telling his bodyguards not to fast if they wanted to keep their jobs.

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63 h. ago Academy apologises for not defending Palestinian Oscar winner after assault claims

The apology came after over 600 members criticised the academy’s response to Hamdan Ballal’s claim that he was attacked by Israelis.

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3 d. ago A Nvidia chip shortage is coming, warns major Chinese server maker

A Nvidia chip shortage is coming, warns major Chinese server maker  Fast Company

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3 d. ago Brazil footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction annulled on trial ‘inaccuracies’

Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.

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3 d. ago Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?

Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.

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3 d. ago ‘Reverse Deng’: can Europe pull a role reversal and secure Chinese battery tech?

As China leads the way on EVs and batteries, some say Europe should be pursuing joint ventures and technology transfer with Chinese firms.

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3 d. ago Amid Trump uncertainty, is this ‘best time’ for China to win friends in Southeast Asia?

Now is the time for Beijing to show ‘geopolitical magnamity’ on tough issues like the South China Sea, Malaysian global affairs expert says.

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3 d. ago BlackRock sells Shanghai tower at 34% discount as it pulls back from China property

The US firm is selling its last major asset in the city, Trinity Place, for 900 million yuan (US$124 million), according to sources.

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4 d. ago How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China

In purging individuals and ideas from US universities, Donald Trump’s new ‘red scare’ will only diminish America’s ability to attract top tech talent.

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4 d. ago Opinion | How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China

Opinion | How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago How Trump’s reckless policies could trigger a financial crisis

The institutional and legal underpinnings of the US system on which investors have long relied are under sustained assault from the Trump administration.

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4 d. ago China hails US YouTube star who racks up 10 million views in Beijing, Shanghai streams

The influencer is seen praising the people who greeted him enthusiastically, clean streets and ‘ridiculously fast internet speeds’.

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5 d. ago BYD’s new 1,000 kW EV fast chargers are ready and could hit China as early as next week

BYD’s new 1,000 kW EV fast chargers are ready and could hit China as early as next week  Electrek

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