Microsoft faces EU antitrust probe after remedies fall short, sources say
Microsoft is likely to face a European Union antitrust investigation in the coming months after remedy discussions with the EU watchdog to avert such a move appear to have hit a roadblock.
Hong Kong and mainland agree to cross-border data deal after new rules in China
The Cyberspace Administration of China and Hong Kong’s tech bureau agreed to draft rules on cross-border data two years after Beijing tightened its grip on data flows.
The Cyberspace Administration of China and Hong Kong’s tech bureau agreed to draft rules on cross-border data two years after Beijing tightened its grip on data flows.
South Korean tech giant Samsung skips MWC Shanghai 2023 trade show
Samsung’s conspicuous absence for unknown reasons at MWC Shanghai marks the first time the company has not taken part in this annual regional trade show since at least 2017.
Samsung’s conspicuous absence for unknown reasons at MWC Shanghai marks the first time the company has not taken part in this annual regional trade show since at least 2017.
China’s digital yuan office was too generous in pay rises, audit finds
The Digital Currency Research Institute gave employees an average pay bump of 28 per cent in 2020, eight times the typical ceiling for government departments, and has since gone on a hiring spree.
The Digital Currency Research Institute gave employees an average pay bump of 28 per cent in 2020, eight times the typical ceiling for government departments, and has since gone on a hiring spree.
EU countries, lawmakers reach data rule deal targeting Big Tech
The EU on Tuesday agreed on rules that govern how Big Tech and other companies use European consumer and corporate data, with safeguards against non-EU governments gaining illegal access.
The EU on Tuesday agreed on rules that govern how Big Tech and other companies use European consumer and corporate data, with safeguards against non-EU governments gaining illegal access.
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Huawei, Chinese telecoms firms tout 5G as life-changing tech at MWC Shanghai
Industry executives say 5G has changed the lives of its users, enabling new capabilities such as live-streaming e-commerce from rural farmland.
US to spend US$42 billion to make internet access universal by 2030
The White House announced plans to make access to high-speed broadband universal by 2030, as it launched a new publicity campaign for President Joe Biden’s economic policies.
The White House announced plans to make access to high-speed broadband universal by 2030, as it launched a new publicity campaign for President Joe Biden’s economic policies.
Google asks India’s top court to quash Android antitrust directives
Google has urged India’s Supreme Court to quash antitrust directives against it for abuse of the Android market, sources said, as it presses ahead with a legal battle in one of its most important markets.
Google has urged India’s Supreme Court to quash antitrust directives against it for abuse of the Android market, sources said, as it presses ahead with a legal battle in one of its most important markets.
AI to be ‘driving force’ of China’s new wave, have impact on production and life
People’s Daily, the mouthpiece newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, vows to intensify efforts to unleash the potential of artificial general intelligence in China.
People’s Daily, the mouthpiece newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, vows to intensify efforts to unleash the potential of artificial general intelligence in China.
China’s cyberspace chief raises concerns over the power of generative AI
China’s cyberspace watchdog has raised concerns over the power of generative AI and its potential for disruption, reflecting Beijing’s balancing act with ChatGPT-style technologies.
China’s cyberspace watchdog has raised concerns over the power of generative AI and its potential for disruption, reflecting Beijing’s balancing act with ChatGPT-style technologies.
exclusive | Hong Kong’s DNA pioneers launch blood tests to find cancer
The venture -the largest life sciences transaction in Asia this year – would also spearhead the development of a life science ecosystem in Hong Kong, and help the city’s position as a biotech hub.
The venture -the largest life sciences transaction in Asia this year – would also spearhead the development of a life science ecosystem in Hong Kong, and help the city’s position as a biotech hub.
MWC Shanghai returns as in-person event after 2-year pandemic hiatus
MWC Shanghai, the regional edition of the world’s largest mobile communications industry trade show, marks its first decade in China this year.
MWC Shanghai, the regional edition of the world’s largest mobile communications industry trade show, marks its first decade in China this year.
Long before TSMC chip plant, Taiwan enjoyed strong support from Arizona
Arizona’s long-standing support for Taiwan, going back to the 1960s, underscores the increasing importance of subnational diplomacy for the self-ruled island.
Arizona’s long-standing support for Taiwan, going back to the 1960s, underscores the increasing importance of subnational diplomacy for the self-ruled island.
Israeli firm’s AI-powered robots able to ascend and clean Hong Kong skyscrapers
Tel Aviv-based Verobotics expects to have more than 50 of its lightweight, artificial intelligence-powered cleaning robots deployed in the city by the end of next year.
Tel Aviv-based Verobotics expects to have more than 50 of its lightweight, artificial intelligence-powered cleaning robots deployed in the city by the end of next year.
China’s largest online domestic helper agency sees threat from population decline
The founder of China’s largest online domestic helper agency tells Luohan Academy forum that a shortage of labour in the near future is one of the biggest risks it faces amid the country’s declining birth rate.
The founder of China’s largest online domestic helper agency tells Luohan Academy forum that a shortage of labour in the near future is one of the biggest risks it faces amid the country’s declining birth rate.
China approves 89 new video games in June, keeping a steady pace for the year
More than 85 domestic games have been approved each month in 2023, bringing the year’s total to more than 500.
More than 85 domestic games have been approved each month in 2023, bringing the year’s total to more than 500.
US should stop China’s IP-theft ‘playbook’ for stealing AI tech, diplomat says
The ambassador at large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy said cybertheft has allowed China to build next-gen wireless networks while subsidising companies.
The ambassador at large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy said cybertheft has allowed China to build next-gen wireless networks while subsidising companies.
US must manage AI risks to society and national security, Biden says
As Biden met with business leaders and experts on Tuesday, he said that he is committed to ‘making sure AI systems are safe before they are released’.
As Biden met with business leaders and experts on Tuesday, he said that he is committed to ‘making sure AI systems are safe before they are released’.
Chip race touches off spending spree, led by Intel’s US$50-billion campaign
The race to build domestic semiconductor factories and sever dependency on overseas suppliers for these critical components is spurring a spending boom, and the biggest beneficiaries so far are the chip makers.
The race to build domestic semiconductor factories and sever dependency on overseas suppliers for these critical components is spurring a spending boom, and the biggest beneficiaries so far are the chip makers.
Hong Kong vows to regulate stablecoins in push to be virtual asset hub
Hong Kong officials said they are committed to introducing new regulations for stablecoins by 2024, as the city strives to bolster its virtual asset licensing regime and become a global Web3 hub.
Hong Kong officials said they are committed to introducing new regulations for stablecoins by 2024, as the city strives to bolster its virtual asset licensing regime and become a global Web3 hub.
