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Chinese billionaires go all-in on AI
Published on 28/06/2023
» China’s tech sector has a new obsession: competing with US titans like Google and Microsoft in the breakneck global artificial intelligence "arms race".
Silver linings in the crypto cloud
Business, Published on 03/02/2023
» It was a tough year for crypto and blockchain. We experienced severe breaches of trust, resulting in an adverse hit to the public and regulators' perception of the industry.
China's Tencent fires more than 100 for fraud, embezzlement
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Tencent said Monday it had fired more than a hundred employees for violating company policies, with some referred to police and later found guilty of bribery and embezzlement.
Latest U.S. Chip Curbs Deliver Setback to China's AI Ambitions
Business, Published on 03/09/2022
» U.S. restrictions on sales of Nvidia Corp.'s high-end processors to China throw a wrench in Beijing's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence, as Chinese officials accused the U.S. of monopolizing advanced technologies.
'Fortnite' Maker Valued at Nearly $32 Billion in Funding Round
Business, Published on 13/04/2022
» 'Fortnite" creator Epic Games Inc. raised $2 billion, the most for any gaming company in two decades, from investors including Sony Group Corp.
Microsoft sees strong earnings on cloud computing
AFP, Published on 26/01/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft beat market expectations Tuesday with strong quarterly performance in cloud computing and software, still benefitting from the pandemic's online shifting of work, play, shopping and learning.
Microsoft to buy US gaming giant Activision-Blizzard for $69bn
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» NEW YORK: Microsoft announced Tuesday a landmark $69 billion deal to purchase US gaming giant Activision Blizzard, grabbing the sex harassment scandal-hit firm as the tech colossus seeks to boost its power in video games.
MFC debuts nation's first metaverse equity fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2021
» MFC Asset Management (MFC) will debut "M-META", Thailand's first equity fund with investment in the metaverse, through an initial public offering which runs until Dec 20.
Tencent Cloud connects overseas businesses with China
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/12/2021
» The cloud service unit of international tech leader Tencent is sharpening its focus on facilitating businesses focused on expanding their reach to China and giving a boost to the consumer-to-business (C2B) segment while demand for its services has skyrocketed following the digital transformation trend.
Executive's thoughts
News, Published on 09/12/2021
» Senior vice-president Poshu Yeung says Tencent Cloud is empowering businesses to expand their footprint in China seamlessly.