China

Malaysia-based lender CIMB Bank Berhad has recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) with China Merchants Bank Co., to establish a comprehensive framework that will leverage the strengths of both banks for a wide range of cross-border client solutions.

Last Thursday, iFlytek unveiled its new AI smart glasses at BEYOND Expo 2026 in Macau under the theme Communication Without Boundaries, the World Before Your Eyes, showcasing the company’s latest push into AI-powered devices.

As AI large models rapidly merge with wearable devices, smart glasses are once again becoming a focal point for the tech industry. From Meta’s AI glasses developed with Ray-Ban, to Apple’s Vision Pro, and Google’s renewed push into the AR ecosystem, global tech giants are competing once again for the next major computing platform.

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has made a $1 million co-investment in Superior.Trade, a protocol layer for AI-driven trading, marking the first investment under the company's recently launched Minds Investment Programme.

On the morning (10 am) of May 28, iFLYTEK is set to take to the Stage G (Genesis) to host “Borderless Talk World in Sight” iFLYTEK AI Glasses Launch Event, unveiling its brand-new AI glasses product.

China’s online and mobile payment platform Alipay, under Chinese giant Ant International's, has launched its cross-border mobile payment services for global travelers in Latin America through a partnership with PVS, a fintech company specializing in customized payment solutions in the region.

From Digital AI to Physical AI, from International Media Day and the Hackathon to summits, forums and innovative parties — four days and four nights packed with nonstop energy and high-impact experiences.

Themed "AI: Digital to Physical," the 6th BEYOND EXPO, Asia's largest tech expo is set to welcome nearly 800 exhibitors, 400 speakers and over 400 media back to The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo when it officially opens from May 27-30.

BEYOND Expo 2026 officially announced its highly anticipated BGlobal New Product Launch • Global Debut Lineup, scheduling a heavyweight showcase that promises to redefine the global consumer and industrial product landscape.

China’s online and mobile payment platform Alipay  has introduced its full-stack AI payment solution to partners across industries, ranging from AI companies to traditional retailers, and debuted two new services, namely the world’s first AI Wallet and Token Pay, to support the agentic economy’s rapid growth.