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Trump's tough talk may crush Asian vendors' US plans
Trump

Trump's tough talk may crush Asian vendors' US plans

The global smartphone market is in a good place. Or perhaps was until Trump made his intended plans clear, that would affect all of Asia's industries.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017

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China to usurp Europe in becoming AI research world leader
EduTech

China to usurp Europe in becoming AI research world leader

China could soon surpass Europe as the leader in AI research, driven by significant investment, access to vast data, and a talent influx, says Elsevier study.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
New $300m fund launched by Apple for a cleaner China
Hyperscale

New $300m fund launched by Apple for a cleaner China

Apple has launched a jointly funded initiative to promote renewable energy in China in an attempt to reduce the effects of electronics manufacturing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
BNZ merchant customers to get Alipay this year
Marketing Technologies

BNZ merchant customers to get Alipay this year

BNZ is the first Kiwi bank to offer the option to accept Alipay which should roll out in July following the trial currently underway.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Tighter data regimes demand action: four steps to cyber security
Data Protection

Tighter data regimes demand action: four steps to cyber security

As China and the European Union (EU) strengthen their data protection regimes, organisations need to reassess their cyber security readiness.

By Sharon Chan • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
New research finds China tampering with public vulnerability data
Cybersecurity

New research finds China tampering with public vulnerability data

Recorded Future believes China has been altering public vulnerability data to allow the Ministry of State Security to play with it first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets
Hyperscale

It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets

Local companies are dominating China's flourishing data center and cloud markets - and will likely have an increasing impact on countries beyond China.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
DataCentre infrastructure

The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think

New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
NZ agrees on negotiating mandate to upgrade China FTA, worth thousands of Kiwi jobs
Exports

NZ agrees on negotiating mandate to upgrade China FTA, worth thousands of Kiwi jobs

NZ's bid to boost economy via China FTA upgrade projected to create thousands of jobs, bolstering key sectors and trade ties.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone NZ launches Red Connect service for Chinese customers

Vodafone New Zealand has launched a dedicated service for its Chinese customers, includingdedicated call centre staff, a WeChat account, and more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
China's DHgate launches Digital Trade Centre in Melbourne
Marketing Technologies

China's DHgate launches Digital Trade Centre in Melbourne

DHgate says the launch of the DTC will streamline the process of bringing the world's top brands to Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
AI system takes some of China's gruelling math exams
Robotics

AI system takes some of China's gruelling math exams

An AI built to take on tough math exams managed to get through several papers in only two hours. But did it get good marks?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion
Shared services

The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion

Amidst Shanghai's bustling start-up scene, Fountown's co-working spaces are the perfect base for firms eyeing Chinese expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

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Microsoft's Shanghai accelerator triples total valuation of 14 startups in four months
Public Cloud

Microsoft's Shanghai accelerator triples total valuation of 14 startups in four months

Ten out of the 14 startups have received new rounds of funding for a total of 6.6 billion RMB, and one startup has gone public.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Chinese local government poised to invest in high tech startups – just move there
Risk & Compliance

Chinese local government poised to invest in high tech startups – just move there

Free rent for the first three years, subsidies on intellectual property, and $10million angel investment funds – it's almost too good to be true.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
China Information Technology takes out top honours in digital signage awards
Digital Signage

China Information Technology takes out top honours in digital signage awards

China Information Technology's Yunfa Net cloud-based ad content delivery system has scooped top honours at the Digital Signage Industry Summit.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016
Quantec signs Mexican distribution deal for anti-acne cream derived from cow's milk
Sales

Quantec signs Mexican distribution deal for anti-acne cream derived from cow's milk

Startup biotech company Quantec Ltd has signed a Mexican distribution partner agreement to launch its anti-acne cream, the only treatment globally.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014