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April 24, 2025
US Tariffs Stun Boeing, Chinese Airliners
The ongoing trade war's repercussions are intensifying, with Boeing and Chinese airliners bearing the brunt. An industry analyst predicts that the complete domestic procurement of components for China-manufactured aircraft may not materialise until 2035.
April 24, 2025
DeepSeek Expands Horizons
For the first time, DeepSeek is stepping out of its comfort zone, traditionally dedicated to fundamental AI model research, and is now opening doors for 'product and design' roles. The intriguing part? The start-up remains tight-lipped about its new AI model.
April 24, 2025
DeepSeek Expands Team
For the first time, DeepSeek is venturing beyond its core focus on AI model research to include product and design roles. This intriguing move comes as the start-up remains tight-lipped about its new AI model.
April 24, 2025
UK Interest in China's Auto Safety Focus
At the Shanghai show, Chinese automobile manufacturers are now prioritizing safety over autonomous driving advancements, following a tragic accident linked to driver-assistance technology. This shift in focus comes in response to the Chinese government's increased scrutiny on the industry.
April 24, 2025
Chinese Auto Giants Prioritize Safety
At the Shanghai show, Chinese automakers shift their focus from autonomous driving hype to safety. This change in tone comes in the wake of a fatal accident involving a driver-assistance system, leading to stricter scrutiny from Beijing authorities.
April 24, 2025
The Future of Hybrid Workplaces
A recent study revealed that a significant 76% of businesses in Hong Kong intend to incorporate 'digital labour', a blend of artificial intelligence and human efforts, in the coming 18 months to enhance productivity. This suggests a shift towards hybrid office environments, as envisioned by Microsoft.
April 24, 2025
Revolutionizing UK's Auto Industry
Intel has teamed up with artificial intelligence company ModelBest and microchip manufacturer Black Sesame to develop advanced car systems. These partnerships are a response to the increasing demand in China, the global leader in electric vehicle sales, for high-performance computing in state-of-the-art car interiors.
April 24, 2025
China Boosts Economy Amid US Trade Feuds
In response to escalating trade tensions with the United States, Beijing is bolstering its economy by issuing an increased number of ultra-long-term government bonds, thereby expanding its 'special bonds' programme.
April 24, 2025
Hong Kong's Crypto-Friendly Status Surpasses Singapore
Hong Kong outshines Singapore and Abu Dhabi, securing the second position as the most crypto-friendly city in the world, according to a recent report. The study evaluated cities based on various parameters including regulation, taxes, and wealth, placing Hong Kong just a step behind Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana.
April 24, 2025
UK Intrigue: China Refutes US Trade Dialogues
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has quashed speculations surrounding bilateral trade discussions with the United States. The Ministry asserts that such negotiations have not taken place, describing the rumours as completely baseless.
April 24, 2025
Vistra 2.0: Revolutionising Global Business
In the digital era, businesses are seizing the opportunity to expand globally, unhindered by geographical or time limitations. Yet, this ease of connectivity has led to a surge in regulatory compliance concerns. According to PwC’s 27th CEO Survey, 64% of business leaders identified regulatory complexity as the main obstacle to business growth. Recognising this universal challenge, Vistra, a global corporate service provider, took action. With varying regulations across countries and the constant evolution of the business environment, ensuring compliance while managing core operations is no mean feat for multinational corporations. Vistra’s own survey of over 250 APAC executives from Hong Kong, China, and Singapore revealed that changes in global economy and compliance are the biggest hurdles to growth in the next 12 months. Collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Vistra embarked on a digital transformation journey, launching its unique Global Expansion Platform (GEP) and Geni, the world's first AI global compliance advisor, in March 2025. Vistra's unified platform centralises corporate governance solutions across multiple countries, making global operations feel seamless and unrestricted. Clients can manage their entity portfolios across more than 300 jurisdictions in one place. With Geni, a 24/7 AI compliance advisor integrated within GEP, Vistra offers real-time assistance...
April 24, 2025
China's Fresh Market Opportunities
China unveils an updated market access negative list, paving the way for private firms to enter new sectors. The NDRC has scaled down the number of restricted areas from 117 to 106.