BRIEF: Chinasoft launches first robotic OS based on Huawei’s Harmony
Software maker Chinasoft International Ltd. (0354.HK) on Thursday announced the launch of the first robotic operating system (OS) based on Huawei Technologies’ Harmony OS. Chinasoft said it co-developed the product,…
Apple’s AI gamble in China: Did it bet on the wrong horse?
Apple may have miscalculated by teaming with Alibaba in a limited AI partnership, rather than embracing open-source sensation DeepSeek By Vivian Toh When Apple (AAPL.US) recently unveiled its collaboration…
When patriotism lights a fire under stocks
The nationalistic forces that boosted ‘Ne Zha 2’ and DeepSeek have also lifted Chinese stocks. But are the gains sustainable after the excitement fades? By Lee Shih Ta The…
ZTE comeback stumbles on China telecoms spending slowdown
The telecoms equipment seller’s revenue began declining in the second half of last year, and fell 10% in the fourth quarter Key Takeaways: ZTE's revenue dropped for first time last…
Sigenergy charges into IPO just two years after inception
The maker of energy storage products used in solar farms has quickly established itself as an industry leader with its world-first AI-optimized systems Key Takeaways: Sigenergy has filed for a…
America’s strategic mindset on AI needs a reset
The recent emergence of DeepSeek shows the U.S. should stop assuming that its dominance in artificial intelligence is guaranteed By Tian Feng From Silicon Valley boardrooms to Wall Street…
An Apple Anti-Trust Probe, and Hong Kong’s Second SPAC Merger
China is reportedly preparing to attack Apple on anti-trust grounds related to its app store operation. What's driving this probe? And steel trader ZG Group nears a Hong Kong listing through a SPAC merger, only the second since the city launched its SPAC program three years ago. Why has progress been so slow?