Chinese scientists and engineers are applying ChatGPT-like technology to sex robots, aiming to create interactive, AI-powered companions in the face of technical and ethical challenges. In Shenzhen, Starpery Technology, a …
Switzerland-based private-equity giant Partners Group has opened an office in Hong Kong, becoming the latest investment firm to expand its wealth management business in the city. Partners Group plans to …
Weeks ago, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was speaking of his deputy, Vice-President Sara Duterte, in glowing terms. With Duterte resigning from his cabinet this week, the president’s “best friend …
The Hang Seng Index, which surged as much as 31 per cent through May from a January low in a US$1.2 trillion bull run, has been struggling to find direction …
As images of Modi with the US delegation were shared on social media, experts argued that New Delhi was reshaping its China policy amid territorial tensions and strengthening relations with …
China plans to roll out new measures to coax venture capital (VC) – including funds based overseas – into the country’s technology sector, according to a notice from the State …
The Apple Siri AI icon is being displayed on a smartphone, with Apple Intelligence in the background. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Apple’s big artificial intelligence push faces …
After a seven-month investigation into subsidies in China’s EV sector, the EU announced last week that it would raise tariffs on Chinese EVs by up to 38 per cent from …
Banks need better government backing to support the financing needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly during difficult economic times, according to HSBC’s co-CEO for the Asia-Pacific region. “The …
Here is what you need to know about the curbs and what it means for the two economies. 02:03 Chinese-made electric vehicles face additional EU import tariffs of up to …