Founder of Alibaba-backed AI firm named chairman at carmaker as tech’s industry ties deepen

In July, Megvii signed a deal with Geely and a local tech hub to develop internet-connected intelligent cars and AI projects in Chongqing.

Taiwanese official watchdog blames coastguard for deaths of mainland Chinese fishermen

The coastguard had insisted it followed correct procedures during February’s incident, which took place near the mainland coast.

Hong Kong urged to deepen bay area ties, help region’s enterprises with global expansion

Recent bay area trade show that drew 2.26 trillion yuan in investments is a sign of revived investor confidence, observers say.

What is the extreme South Korean 4B feminist movement sweeping America after Trump’s win?

Driven by gender inequality, sexism, and a backlash against male privilege, the movement reflects a growing global trend of resisting patriarchal norms.

Baidu boasts strong AI user growth alongside launch of first smart glasses

At Baidu World 2024, where it announced the new Xiaodu AI Glasses, CEO Robin Li said the Ernie model now sees 1.5 billion API calls per day.

Germany set for early elections on February 23 after Olaf Scholz’s coalition falls

The decision follows the Free Democrats’ exit from the coalition, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz without a majority.

Breast cancer now second most common form of disease in Hong Kong

Lung cancer remained the most prevalent type with 5,707 new cases recorded in 2022 while colorectal cancer was third.

Southeast Asia’s energy transition hangs in balance at Cop29 amid uncertainty over Trump return

Leaders at ongoing climate summit need to signal a renewed push for phasing out fossil fuels and mobilise finances to do so, analysts say.

35 dead after car ploughs into crowd in Chinese city, suspect arrested, police say

Suspect accused of driving vehicle into people outside a stadium in Zhuhai.

Hong Kong policeman jailed for 6 months and fined for drink-driving after high-speed chase

Force suspends Keung Kei-kit, 26, after arrest, while court also imposes HK$15,500 fine and penalises his father for lending him BYD vehicle.