AMD to Acquire World Labs for $8.2 Billion, Bolstering Spatial AI and Challenging Industry Leaders

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) research lab co-founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock transaction valued…

China’s Electrical Development Annual Report 2026 Highlights Dominant Global Electrification Role and Sets Stage for COP31 Discussions

Beijing – The China Electricity Council’s release of the "China’s Electrical Development Annual Report 2026" on September 22 has unveiled a compelling narrative of China’s paramount influence in the global…

Hong Kong Police Investigate Potential Child Abuse After Viral Video Shows Young Girl Carrying Heavy Beer Loads

Hong Kong police are reportedly investigating a disturbing incident after a video of a 10-year-old girl struggling to carry multiple bags of beer went viral online, raising serious concerns about…

ESWIN Computing’s RISC-V Bet: Wang Dongsheng’s Second Industrial Transformation Faces Hong Kong IPO Scrutiny

Wang Dongsheng, a name synonymous with China’s rise in display manufacturing, is embarking on a formidable second act with ESWIN Computing, a Beijing-based chip company at the forefront of the…

Judiciary Staff to Receive 2% Salary Increase Amidst Evolving Caseload and Fiscal Recovery

Judges and judicial officers in the city are set to receive a 2 per cent salary increase for the current financial year, a move that follows a year-long salary freeze…

China Warns France and Germany Against Protectionist Trade Measures Amid EU Push for Stronger Trade Defense Arsenal

China on Tuesday issued a strong warning to France and Germany, urging them to abandon "protectionist" trade measures, following a joint appeal by the two European powerhouses for the European…

Xiaomi Elevates MiMo Large Model Team Leader Luo Fuli to Highest Rank, Signaling Deepened Commitment to Artificial Intelligence Strategy

LatePost, a prominent Chinese technology news outlet, has reported a significant internal promotion at Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading technology companies. Luo Fuli, who currently leads Xiaomi’s pivotal MiMo…

South Korea’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals Threatened by Industrial Mega-Projects, New Report Warns

SEOUL – South Korea’s stated ambition to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity to 220 gigawatts (GW) by 2040 faces a formidable challenge, with a new report suggesting that the…

Retail Committee Urges Taiwan Government to Accelerate Regulatory Reforms and Digitalization Under US-Taiwan Trade Framework

The Retail Committee has formally expressed its appreciation for the Taiwan government’s persistent efforts to bolster public health and stimulate economic development, while simultaneously issuing a comprehensive set of recommendations…

Chow Hang-tung Appeals National Security Law Conviction and Sentence

Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung has formally lodged an appeal against her conviction and subsequent seven-year, three-month prison sentence, handed down under the Beijing-imposed national security law. The conviction stemmed…