China bets on RISC-V in global AI race
Say “open source” and “China” and most people will think of its world-conquering artificial intelligence (AI) large language models. Its open-source computer chips are...
Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter
The Hong Kong government plans to launch a public consultation this quarter on its first five-year blueprint aligned with national development, aiming to gather...
Chinese circuit-board supplier Victory Giant jumps 57% in Hong Kong share debut
Victory Giant, a Chinese manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, rose by 57.23 per cent in its trading...
Neighbours shocked after ‘nice uncle’ arrested in Malaysia for gunning down 3
He was your friendly neighbourhood uncle, polite and pleasant. He even brought fruits and vegetables from his orchard for people in the area. So,...
Which global firms are being attracted by Hong Kong’s strategic enterprise scheme?
Twenty-two strategic enterprises have signed agreements with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) to open or expand operations in Hong Kong. The latest...
Why Japan’s Takaichi is already facing resistance inside her own party
Reports of friction inside Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s biggest political challenge may now lie not with the...
Maker of China’s C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
China’s top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains – particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms – according...
Hong Kong can advance AI beyond the confines of geopolitical rivalry
There is a tendency to portray the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape as consisting of two bitter rivals – China and the United States....
Plight of parentless China boy cared by grandpa attracts 46 million views, prompts government aid
A nine-year-old boy in rural China who relies on his 73-year-old grandfather and brings him meat from his school canteen because he fears the...