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The latest round of US sanctions against Huawei in August shrank the Shenzhen-based smartphone maker’s share in its home market, according to research firm Canalys.
The latest round of US sanctions against Huawei in August shrank the Shenzhen-based smartphone maker’s share in its home market, according to research firm Canalys.
Jio Platforms, the Indian wireless operator and handset maker, is working with US chip maker Qualcomm to develop 5G solutions and accelerate the network roll-out
Jio Platforms, the Indian wireless operator and handset maker, is working with US chip maker Qualcomm to develop 5G solutions and accelerate the network roll-out
Chinese technology giant is currently battling tighter US restrictions on chip supplies.
Chinese technology giant is currently battling tighter US restrictions on chip supplies.
Huawei’s new Mate 40 series smartphones run one of the industry’s most advanced 5G chips, the supply of which is threatened by US sanctions.
Huawei’s new Mate 40 series smartphones run one of the industry’s most advanced 5G chips, the supply of which is threatened by US sanctions.
Oppo may ramp up its investments in India despite a recent backlash against China technology in the South Asian country, the Chinese smartphone brand’s president of global sales Alen Wu says.
Oppo may ramp up its investments in India despite a recent backlash against China technology in the South Asian country, the Chinese smartphone brand’s president of global sales Alen Wu says.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei is now worth 10 per cent less than last year, while opportunities in 5G have boosted the fortunes of other smartphone billionaires such as the founders of Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo, according to the Hurun China Rich List.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei is now worth 10 per cent less than last year, while opportunities in 5G have boosted the fortunes of other smartphone billionaires such as the founders of Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo, according to the Hurun China Rich List.
Chinese companies are said to be stocking up on chips amid concerns of supply disruptions due to US-China tensions – especially after the latest restrictions on Huawei Technologies – and the pandemic.
Chinese companies are said to be stocking up on chips amid concerns of supply disruptions due to US-China tensions – especially after the latest restrictions on Huawei Technologies – and the pandemic.
Huawei says it is preparing to switch from the widely-used Android operating system to its proprietary Harmony OS for all of its smartphones next year, after a US ban that cut off access to Google services for its new devices.
Huawei says it is preparing to switch from the widely-used Android operating system to its proprietary Harmony OS for all of its smartphones next year, after a US ban that cut off access to Google services for its new devices.
The hi-tech string instrument featuring a fretboard fitted with LED lights and companion app promises to get even people who are new to the instrument moving their fingers enough to make music within just a few minutes. South China Morning Post reporter Celia Chen tried out the “smart ukulele” called Populele, developed by Popumusic based in Shenzhen, China and with some backing from smartphone vendor Xiaomi Corp.
The hi-tech string instrument featuring a fretboard fitted with LED lights and companion app promises to get even people who are new to the instrument moving their fingers enough to make music within just a few minutes. South China Morning Post reporter Celia Chen tried out the “smart ukulele” called Populele, developed by Popumusic based in Shenzhen, China and with some backing from smartphone vendor Xiaomi Corp.
Post reporter Celia Chen tries the Populele, a smart ukulele by Shenzhen-based Popumusic that features an LED light-up fretboard and companion app.
Post reporter Celia Chen tries the Populele, a smart ukulele by Shenzhen-based Popumusic that features an LED light-up fretboard and companion app.
US sanctions have hurt Huawei’s ability to make smartphones but there’s been little impact on its enterprise business, which is less reliant on leading-edge chips.
US sanctions have hurt Huawei’s ability to make smartphones but there’s been little impact on its enterprise business, which is less reliant on leading-edge chips.
Successful transactions on Trusple will also enable SMEs to build their creditworthiness, says Ant.
Successful transactions on Trusple will also enable SMEs to build their creditworthiness, says Ant.
Huawei, which recently became the world’s biggest smartphone maker, has been a major casualty of rising US-China tensions.
Huawei, which recently became the world’s biggest smartphone maker, has been a major casualty of rising US-China tensions.
Analysts say WeChat and TikTok have different profiles in the US, but main stumbling block with WeChat ban may be vague wording of executive order.
Analysts say WeChat and TikTok have different profiles in the US, but main stumbling block with WeChat ban may be vague wording of executive order.
From January to August this year, sales on WeChat’s mini programs surged 115 per cent compared with the same period last year – an encouraging sign for its latest push into e-commerce.
From January to August this year, sales on WeChat’s mini programs surged 115 per cent compared with the same period last year – an encouraging sign for its latest push into e-commerce.
With the US presidential election fast approaching, experts are debating whether a victory for Democratic nominee Joe Biden will reverse a building tech war between the world’s two biggest economies.
With the US presidential election fast approaching, experts are debating whether a victory for Democratic nominee Joe Biden will reverse a building tech war between the world’s two biggest economies.
Internet giant Tencent’s move to Singapore follows that of TikTok owner ByteDance, which plans to invest billions of dollars in the city state.
Internet giant Tencent’s move to Singapore follows that of TikTok owner ByteDance, which plans to invest billions of dollars in the city state.
The tech world is eyeing Huawei’s developer conference for a glimpse of the company’s future business plans amid bans on supplies of US-origin technology.
The tech world is eyeing Huawei’s developer conference for a glimpse of the company’s future business plans amid bans on supplies of US-origin technology.
The new internal funding programme adopted by Huawei comes at a time when its operations worldwide are struggling from the impact of trade sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.
The new internal funding programme adopted by Huawei comes at a time when its operations worldwide are struggling from the impact of trade sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.
Prices of Huawei handsets at Shenzhen wholesale market Huaqiangbei have gone up as dealers expect the firm’s access to chips to run dry, but CEO Guo Ping says he is optimistic about resolving problems related to recent US sanctions.
Prices of Huawei handsets at Shenzhen wholesale market Huaqiangbei have gone up as dealers expect the firm’s access to chips to run dry, but CEO Guo Ping says he is optimistic about resolving problems related to recent US sanctions.
Pete Lau will continue to hold his role as CEO of OnePlus, and reportedly may focus on achieving synergies between Oppo, OnePlus and RealMe.
Pete Lau will continue to hold his role as CEO of OnePlus, and reportedly may focus on achieving synergies between Oppo, OnePlus and RealMe.
Huawei is ‘trying to find a way to cope with the US ban’, says the head of its consumer business group, and the company is reportedly focusing more on its cloud computing business which still has access to US chips.
Huawei is ‘trying to find a way to cope with the US ban’, says the head of its consumer business group, and the company is reportedly focusing more on its cloud computing business which still has access to US chips.
As the target of US sanctions that have cut off its chip supply, Huawei can’t expect the kind of help Beijing gave rival ZTE in a similar situation two years ago. But if the Shenzhen-based telecoms gear maker does survive, it will look very different.
As the target of US sanctions that have cut off its chip supply, Huawei can’t expect the kind of help Beijing gave rival ZTE in a similar situation two years ago. But if the Shenzhen-based telecoms gear maker does survive, it will look very different.
Move by India to phase out Chinese vendors, including Huawei, from its network comes after a deadly border clash and earlier bans on Chinese apps
Move by India to phase out Chinese vendors, including Huawei, from its network comes after a deadly border clash and earlier bans on Chinese apps
As Huawei Technologies faces declining sales in Europe, Oppo’s western Europe president says the region is key to its plans to enter the high-end smartphone segment.
As Huawei Technologies faces declining sales in Europe, Oppo’s western Europe president says the region is key to its plans to enter the high-end smartphone segment.
Internet giant Tencent posted better-than-expected earnings growth in the second quarter, boosted by gains made in gaming as well as payments and cloud services.
Internet giant Tencent posted better-than-expected earnings growth in the second quarter, boosted by gains made in gaming as well as payments and cloud services.
Huawei’s place at the top of world’s smartphone market may be short lived, as the company admits it soon will not be able to ship smartphones equipped with its flagship high-end Kirin chips.
Huawei’s place at the top of world’s smartphone market may be short lived, as the company admits it soon will not be able to ship smartphones equipped with its flagship high-end Kirin chips.
China’s largest technology company shipped more smartphones than rival Samsung for the first time in the June quarter, driven by a domestic recovery amid the coronavirus crisis.
China’s largest technology company shipped more smartphones than rival Samsung for the first time in the June quarter, driven by a domestic recovery amid the coronavirus crisis.
Huawei, which is currently at the epicentre of a trade and tech war between the US and China, can help to meet a range of digital transformation needs, said Guo.
Huawei, which is currently at the epicentre of a trade and tech war between the US and China, can help to meet a range of digital transformation needs, said Guo.
New European Commission recommendation on ‘high-risk’ suppliers adds to Huawei’s woes in Europe, after earlier UK decision and de facto ban in France
New European Commission recommendation on ‘high-risk’ suppliers adds to Huawei’s woes in Europe, after earlier UK decision and de facto ban in France