China

WeRide partners Uber to launch Middle East’s first driverless robotaxi in Abu Dhabi

WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving technology firm, and Uber Technologies, have on Wednesday announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi.

ComfortDelGro, Hello collaborate on Robotaxi deployment in China and overseas markets

ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, ComfortDelGro (China) Pte. Ltd., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hello Robotaxi to collaborate on large-scale commercial Robotaxi deployment in China and overseas markets.

XIN Summit media day shines a spotlight on Shenzhen’s tech scene

As a newly launched sub-brand of BEYOND Expo, the summit centers on the AI hardware ecosystem and cutting-edge technologies, offering immersive experiences and targeted networking opportunities. It aims to create a platform for in-depth engagement among global media, industry KOLs, and innovative companies.

Tencent Cloud, Ryde strengthen partnership with new Weixin/WeChat mini program launch in Singapore

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Chinese technology company Tencent, announced Tuesday the expansion of its strategic partnership with Ryde Group, a mobility and quick commerce technology firm in Singapore.

XTransfer partners SCB to boost cross-border payments

XTransfer, the China-based business to business (B2B) cross-border trade payment platform and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand's first indigenous bank, announced Monday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve cross-border payments.

XTransfer and KBank team up to boost cross border solutions in ASEAN

XTransfer, a China-based business to business (B2B) cross-border trade payment platform and KBank, a Thailand-based financial institution in the AEC+3 (ASEAN Economic Community plus China, Japan, and South Korea) market, have teamed up to boost cross border solutions in ASEAN.

Western Union and TenPay Global partner to drive remittance innovation

Western Union and TenPay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform, have on last Thursday announced the launch of a wide-ranging strategic partnership to drive innovation with a customer-first mindset, bringing together the physical and digital worlds together in a true omni-channel remittance experience.

DBS, Ant International enhance strategic partnership to scale innovative cross-border payment and fintech solutions

Singapore lender DBS and payment firm Ant International have agreed to deepen their existing strategic collaboration to jointly explore innovative payments, digitization and fintech solutions aimed at providing more inclusive services for regional businesses of all sizes and individual consumers.

WeRide and Grab achieve first autonomous vehicle testing in Singapore

WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving technology, and Grab, Southeast Asia’s superapp, announced last Friday that Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has granted them approval to conduct autonomous vehicle (AV) testing with the entire Ai.R fleet within the Punggol district.

NBC, TenPay Global ink MOU to promote digital payment between China and Cambodia

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and TenPay Global have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote digital payment between China and Cambodia.