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Robotics
China claims breakthrough in robotics software that supports domestic chips
The Intewell operating system is designed to serve as foundational software for embodied intelligent robots.
30 May 2025 - 6:30PM
Robotics
Chinese robotics star Agibot adds JD.com as investor, joining Tencent
30 May 2025 - 5:30PM
Artificial intelligence
Meta partners with US military contractor to develop VR helmets
30 May 2025 - 12:45PM
Foxconn
Foxconn expects robust revenue growth from AI despite US tariffs
The world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer plans to enter the US market by the end of this year, chairman Young Liu says.
30 May 2025 - 11:45AM
Foxconn’s headquarters in New Taipei City. Photo: AFP
Blockchain
OKX sees tipping point for blockchain tech amid rising crypto sentiment
OKX chief commercial officer Lennix Lai says the exchange is focused on building compliant services in the US and Singapore, among other markets.
29 May 2025 - 10:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta AI bot is used a billion times monthly
Use of Meta AI is growing the fastest on WhatsApp, the company says, as it competes against Google, Microsoft and OpenAI.
29 May 2025 - 1:15PM
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Music
‘What is music?’ Spotify founder wants us to embrace AI song creation
Answering claims that Spotify is pushing AI-created music onto playlists, CEO and founder Daniel Ek talks about how AI improves creativity.
29 May 2025 - 9:45AM
Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek says people should not be afraid of AI in music, but should make the most of its creative potential. Photo: AP
E-commerce
PDD faces profit challenge amid Trump tariffs, domestic e-commerce competition
‘Macroeconomic uncertainties and significant investments in the ecosystem’ are expected to continue affecting PDD’s earnings outlook, UBS analysts say.
28 May 2025 - 9:00PM
Tencent
Tencent raises K-pop exposure by buying BTS agency Hybe’s SM Entertainment stake
The nearly 10 per cent stake, valued at about US$180 million, would mark Tencent’s first major deal in South Korea’s music industry in years.
27 May 2025 - 8:31PM
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E-commerce
Delivery war: Alibaba vies for Meituan’s on-demand throne in China
Alibaba’s Taobao Instant Commerce service and Ele.me have surpassed 40 million daily orders within a month of launch, the company says.
27 May 2025 - 8:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Beijing asks carmakers, trading platforms to clean up used-vehicle market
Ministry of Commerce gathers industry groups, major carmakers and trading platforms for second-hand cars.
27 May 2025 - 7:30PM
Vehicles stuck in traffic in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE
Xiaomi
Xiaomi posts record earnings in first quarter amid push into EVs, chips
Revenue from Xiaomi’s smartphone and smart devices segment reached US$13.2 billion, up 22.8 per cent from the same period a year ago.
30 May 2025 - 4:45PM
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Artificial intelligence
ByteDance upgrades Doubao AI app with real-time interactive video call function
The chatbot can now serve as a real-time interactive docent during a museum tour and an analyst when studying charts, graphs or videos.
27 May 2025 - 6:30PM
Xiaomi
Xiaomi refutes claims of using Arm-designed chip for XRing O1
Xiaomi’s first smartphone chip uses Arm’s Cortex cores, leading to speculation that it was using a customised solution from the British firm.
29 May 2025 - 1:43PM
Semiconductors
Huawei pushes Ascend AI chip-based ‘Supernode’ architecture to developers
Huawei’s Supernode 384 computing architecture reflects the company’s efforts to overcome tightened US tech restrictions.
27 May 2025 - 8:00AM
Huawei Technologies’ Ascend chip-based, high-performance computing architecture, Supernode 384, is touted as best-suited for training next-generation artificial intelligence models. Photo: Shutterstock
E-commerce
Meituan revenue jumps 18% in first quarter
The Chinese on-demand delivery giant beat expectations, as it fends off rivals Alibaba and JD.com.
26 May 2025 - 8:41PM
Alibaba
Alibaba’s Amap offers ride-hailing function catering to China’s foreign visitors
Amap’s ride-hailing feature, available on the platform’s English version, reflects support for China’s visa-free travel scheme.
25 May 2025 - 9:00AM
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Alibaba
Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai says company on a ‘good path’ after years of setbacks
Alibaba is ‘on a very good path looking forward’ as it focuses on core businesses including e-commerce, cloud computing and AI.
24 May 2025 - 9:31PM
Alibaba’s Joe Tsai speaking at the Beyond Expo in Macau on Saturday. Photo: Handout
Apple
‘Little, little screws’ one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones
Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on any iPhones sold, but not made, in the US, as part of his administration’s goal of reshoring jobs.
24 May 2025 - 11:07AM
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Alibaba
Alibaba CEO doubles down on plans for ‘unified global cloud network’
Eddie Wu sees Alibaba Cloud providing the ‘best AI technical services’ to support Chinese enterprises’ global expansion.
23 May 2025 - 7:23PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as sales jump 169% in April
Shenzhen-based BYD sold 7,231 battery electric vehicles in April versus 7,165 by Tesla, according to data from Jato Dynamics.
23 May 2025 - 1:01PM
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Apple
Apple aims to launch smart glasses in 2026 in push into AI devices
The iPhone maker is looking to join the emerging trend of AI-powered devices – an area where it faces fresh competition.
23 May 2025 - 11:15AM
Apple is panning its first pair of smart glasses for 2026, sources say. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence
AI hardware start-ups get fresh boost from Shenzhen’s US$1 billion funds
The Shenzhen government has launched funds of 5 billion yuan and 2 billion yuan dedicated to AI and robotics start-ups at the city’s AI expo.
23 May 2025 - 7:00AM
Xiaomi
Xiaomi founder flexes semiconductor prowess with ‘very strong’ XRing O1 chip
The XRing O1’s launch marked the culmination of Xiaomi’s four-year-long journey to develop an advanced chip to rival those from Apple.
22 May 2025 - 11:33PM
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E-commerce
Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi lead China’s top-500 ranking of consumer brands, report finds
The rankings were based on domestic consumers’ online purchase behaviour, according to a Peking University report.
22 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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