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Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom
Chinese chip foundry CanSemi Technology’s Shenzhen initial public offering (IPO) is emerging as one of mainland China’s most sought-after tech listings this year, as investors bet on its push into sil…
AIIB plans to double financing by 2030. Can it bridge Asia’s infrastructure gap?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) plans to double its annual financing to about US$20 billion by 2030 as the Beijing-headquartered multilateral lender enters its second decade, its presi…
Hong Kong launches 1-month consultation on arbitration law reforms
Hong Kong authorities have launched a one-month consultation on proposed reforms of arbitration laws, as part of efforts to enhance the city’s competitiveness as an international dispute resolution hu…
Hong Kong checkpoints to handle 7.44 million passenger trips for National Day break
Hong Kong’s checkpoints are expected to handle about 7.44 million passenger trips over mainland China’s National Day “golden week” break, while people movements are anticipated to peak this weekend. T…
Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise export growth forecast
Stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence-related products has prompted the Trade Development Council to sharply raise its full-year forecast for Hong Kong export growth in 2026…
Xi Jinping demands ‘safer’ China as Communist Party prepares for leadership reshuffle
President Xi Jinping has ordered China’s security and legal apparatus to relentlessly eliminate risks and build a “safer” country a year ahead of the pivotal 21st Communist Party congress, which will …
China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint
China’s top state research body has put artificial intelligence (AI) and other frontier technologies at the heart of its new five-year plan unveiled on Monday, as global competition in science and tec…
Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, his party says
A senior member of Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on Monday. The incident h…
VW, Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe, Morocco amid rising EV demand
Volkswagen Group and its Chinese partner Gotion High-tech have stepped up a gear in tapping global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries with plans to invest a combined €3.22 billion (US$3.66 bil…
In the US-China AI race, the real fight is keeping humans in control
The US-China AI competition faces a dilemma. Both countries see artificial intelligence as a source of economic, scientific and strategic power, so neither has much incentive to slow down. Yet the mor…
Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump. The first…
Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu
Travel companies in southern Japan are pinning their hopes on a business revival following a planned visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to the areas hardest hit by a major earthquake this su…