Flipkart And Amazon Intensify Competition In India’s Rapidly Growing Quick Commerce Market
India’s quick commerce sector is expanding at a rapid pace, with demand surging across platforms, as Flipkart and Amazon accelerate investments in fast-delivery networks. The expansion is increasing competition in…
Japan Targets 30 Percent Global Share As Physical AI Adoption Accelerates Across Industry
Physical AI is emerging as a critical industrial focus in Japan, where demographic pressure and labor shortages are accelerating the deployment of AI-powered robots across manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure, as…
OpenClaw AI Surge In China Drives Adoption, Experimentation And Regulatory Scrutiny
An open-source AI assistant known as OpenClaw has gained rapid traction in China, with users and companies adopting customised versions at scale, even as authorities raise concerns over security and…
Chinese Tech Firms Turn To Hong Kong As Gateway For Global Expansion
Mainland Chinese technology companies are increasingly using Hong Kong as a base to raise capital, test products, and build credibility for overseas expansion, as geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny limit…
Australia Introduces Gambling Ad Restrictions Without Full Ban Amid Industry And Public Debate
Australia has announced new restrictions on gambling advertising, limiting when and where ads can appear and who can feature in them, while stopping short of implementing a full ban despite…
SK Hynix Plans US Listing To Boost Valuation And Fund AI Memory Expansion
SK hynix has confidentially filed for a U.S. listing that could raise between $10 billion and $14 billion, as the company seeks to address a valuation gap and secure funding…
Indian Farmers Turn To Dragon Fruit As Crop Gains Traction And Investment
Farmers in India are increasingly adopting dragon fruit cultivation as a higher-return alternative to traditional crops, with new entrants and researchers driving its expansion across multiple regions. Arun Srinivas is…
China Probes Manus After Startup’s $2 Billion Sale To Meta And Move To Singapore
Chinese authorities have begun reviewing the overseas relocation and sale of AI startup Manus after the company moved operations to Singapore and was acquired by Meta for $2 billion, drawing…
Grab To Acquire Foodpanda Taiwan Business For $600 Million Pending Regulatory Approval
Grab has agreed to acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for $600 million in cash, marking the company’s first expansion outside Southeast Asia. The deal, announced Monday, remains subject…
Russia Blocks Archive.today Domains With Censorship Notice On Access Attempts
Russian authorities have blocked access to the paywall-bypassing website Archive.today and several of its associated domains, according to error messages displayed when attempting to load the sites. Visitors encountered a…
Hybe Shares Drop After Lower-Than-Expected Attendance At BTS Comeback Concert
Shares in Hybe fell sharply after turnout at a major comeback concert by BTS came in well below expectations, despite strong album sales and global streaming reach. The free concert,…
China Cuts Fuel Price Hike As Iran Conflict Drives Global Oil Surge
China has reduced planned increases in fuel prices as global energy costs rise amid the Iran conflict, aiming to ease pressure on drivers while managing domestic supply concerns. The price…
Dancing Robot Incident Raises Safety Questions In Restaurant Automation
A service robot performing at a Haidilao outlet in Cupertino caused disruption after moving too close to diners and knocking over tableware, according to a video shared on Xiaohongshu. The…
India Set For Surge In Cheaper Weight Loss Drugs As Semaglutide Patent Expires
India’s pharmaceutical market is preparing for a wave of lower-cost weight-loss and diabetes treatments as the patent on semaglutide expires in the country. The change will allow domestic drugmakers to…
PhonePe Pauses IPO Plans Amid Market Volatility And Geopolitical Tensions
PhonePe has paused its plans for an initial public offering, citing geopolitical tensions and instability in financial markets. The Bengaluru-based fintech said Monday that it remains committed to listing on…
JD.com Launches Joybuy In Europe To Challenge Amazon And Rival Marketplaces
JD.com launched its European online shopping platform Joybuy on Monday as the company seeks to expand internationally and compete with major players such as Amazon and Chinese rivals already operating…
Mastercard And Bank of Shanghai Enable Cross-Border Transfers Through Mastercard Move
Mastercard has integrated Bank of Shanghai into its global money movement platform Mastercard Move to support two-way payment flows between China and international markets. The partnership is designed to make…
BPI Tests AI-Assisted Loan Approvals For Consumer And SME Lending
Bank of the Philippine Islands is testing artificial intelligence tools to assist with underwriting decisions for several types of loans, according to chief executive Jose Teodoro Limcaoco. The bank is…
ByteDance Delays Global Launch Of AI Video Model After Hollywood Backlash
ByteDance has paused plans to release its new AI video model globally following criticism from Hollywood studios, according to a report by The Information. The company had planned to launch…
Honda Halts Key EV Programs As Automaker Faces Industry Shift
Honda Motor has halted development of several electric vehicle programs, a move that reduces the company’s immediate presence in the EV segment while the global automotive industry continues shifting toward…