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The Chinese sure love their palace intrigues.

14 Aug 2018 - 5:36pm 3

Beijing Inspiry Technology Co. is among companies cashing in on the shift to smartphone-based mobile payments in China

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14 Aug 2018 - 9:18am 4

US President Donald Trump signs the John McCain National Defence Authorisation Act at a ceremony on Monday in Fort Drum, New York. Photo: AP

Chinese investments in US to face harsher scrutiny under new bill

14 Aug 2018 - 3:28pm 54

While Singapore may top the world in terms of broadband speeds, it still lags behind Hong Kong when it comes to broadband penetration, according to Ookla’s index

Singapore beats Hong Kong to remain top dog for fixed broadband speeds

13 Aug 2018 - 11:09pm 10

Tesla board members are preparing to meet with financial advisers this week to evaluate Musk’s proposal to take the electric car maker private

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in Tesla buyout talks

13 Aug 2018 - 11:07pm 2

Cold calls in Hong Kong are a perennial problem. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Now, blockchain is even used to curb spam calls. Will Hong Kong follow?

11 Aug 2018 - 3:00pm

Chip giant Qualcomm wins Taiwan reprieve as global antitrust battle rages

Chip giant Qualcomm wins Taiwan reprieve as global antitrust battle rages

10 Aug 2018 - 3:41pm

People’s Daily article calls for mobile payments companies to tighten consumer protection measures

People’s Daily article says payments giants must tighten “safety valve”

10 Aug 2018 - 11:18pm

The move comes as Alibaba seeks to gain a larger market share in platforms with Ele.me and its digital entertainment offerings

Alibaba launches new VIP membership plan to drive loyalty

10 Aug 2018 - 8:47pm

WeWork gets another US$1 billion from SoftBank – this time in the form of convertible notes

WeWork gets another US$1 billion from Softbank

10 Aug 2018 - 10:26am

Samsung is counting on its latest device to lead the charge during the crucial holiday season and revitalise a mobile division where profits almost halved last quarter

Samsung unveils Note 9, taking aim at iPhone X

10 Aug 2018 - 11:33am

The timing of the virus incident at the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer could interfere with Apple’s new product launch next month

Apple’s iPhone production may face delay after virus hits TSMC, analysts say

10 Aug 2018 - 6:49am 2

Tencent Doctorwork has been developing its AI and big data capabilities in partnership with hospitals and clinics across the country

Tencent’s Doctor Work and Trusted Doctors to merge

9 Aug 2018 - 1:51pm

The declines suggest start-up investment may begin to wane in the months ahead

Tech start-up funds plummet in China as easy money dries up

9 Aug 2018 - 10:41am 1

Revolution Precrafted: could Philippines’ first unicorn become the ‘Ikea of homes’?

Could this billion-dollar start-up become the ‘Ikea of homes’?

9 Aug 2018 - 11:29am 10

Cody Wilson, who claims to have made the world’s first 3D-printed firearm, briefly distributed the software in 2013 before authorities stepped in. Photo: AP

Laws must be ready to target 3D-printed guns

8 Aug 2018 - 11:10pm 3

Vivi phones are produced by Shenzhen Youpintong Electronic Technology, which has sold 300,000 units of the model, according to the official website

“Vivi” phone disappears from Pinduoduo after criticism

8 Aug 2018 - 9:49pm

Hua Hung Semiconductor is China’s No 2 contract chip maker. Photo: Handout

China’s No 2 chip maker expects little impact from trade war after solid first half

8 Aug 2018 - 8:02pm 2

The State Administration of Radio and Television, which is in charge of monitoring games and other entertainment content, has not given licenses to any new games since March 28

China gaming revenue hit by halt in new game approvals

8 Aug 2018 - 11:32pm

At US$75 billion, Bytedance would become the world’s most valuable start-up by eclipsing Uber at $68 billion

Bytedance funding round could see it become most valuable start-up

8 Aug 2018 - 5:57pm

Tencent Cloud said employees broke operational rules concerning data relocation and improvements are being made

Tencent Cloud customer complains of ‘catastrophic’ US$1.6 million data loss

8 Aug 2018 - 5:30pm 1

OnePlus usually introduces a single new smartphone model every year using premium chips, screens and materials but tries to keep the cost down

China’s OnePlus shows Apple the way in India

8 Aug 2018 - 1:09pm

Match Group operates in a competitive online dating ecosystem that includes companies like Coffee Meets Bagel and Bumble, which also features a swipe-centric user interface

Tinder sends Match earnings blazing past estimates

8 Aug 2018 - 10:23am

That Apple could grow to be the world’s biggest company by market capitalisation was no doubt thanks to its rapid innovation and popular products. Photo: AFP

Rise of Apple a reminder of the benefits of global trade

7 Aug 2018 - 9:28pm 5

Merging both units will help Alibaba better position itself in its battle for market share with Meituan-Dianping in China

Alibaba set to merge China food delivery units

7 Aug 2018 - 10:38pm

The commentary states that Google’s decision to exit the Chinese market was a “huge blunder”, which resulted in the company missing “golden chances”

Beijing mouthpiece tells Google 'welcome back, now obey the rules'

8 Aug 2018 - 12:01am 24

WeChat-based marketing services provider joins a wave of Chinese technology companies seeking public offerings in Hong Kong in the next 12 months

Tencent-backed Weimob files for Hong Kong IPO

7 Aug 2018 - 11:13pm

Shareholders believe the cash-rich company’s guaranteed dividend yield and technology partnerships may help to achieve higher valuation

Softbank seeks mega IPO for wireless unit in Japan

7 Aug 2018 - 10:26am

GJS is making robots for hobbyists but also hoping to capitalise on educational market

China robot maker GJS puts fighting bots back in focus

7 Aug 2018 - 9:03am 1

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