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Partial judge lineup: Global investors and tech visionaries to evaluate the HNSE AHB 2025

With a judging panel composed of leading voices from top venture capital firms and global crowdfunding platforms, the competition offers not just exposure but meaningful evaluation grounded in industry expertise and investment foresight.

Alibaba Cloud invests over $60M next year to accelerate AI innovation

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Thursday it will invest over $60 million in the next fiscal year to empower its partner ecosystem and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 adds Japan retail showcase for Top 10 winners; GREEN FUNDING joins as strategic partner

With GREEN FUNDING now a strategic partner, HNSE AHB offers what we believe is an unparalleled launchpad: pitch in Hainan, secure investor backing, and debut in Japan’s most celebrated lifestyle bookstores—all within the same summer. The countdown to the application deadline has begun; we look forward to welcoming the region’s brightest hardware talents to…

MIDF maintains positive outlook on Malaysia’s data center despite alleged Nvidia chip breach

MIDF Research has on Thursday maintained its positive outlook on Malaysia's data center despite news reports have surfaced, alleging that Chinese firms were training their artificial intelligence (AI) models at a data center in Malaysia that are powered by Nvidia chips.

UOB inks agreement with China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System

UOB and its wholly-owned subsidiary UOB China have signed agreements to become direct participants of China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).

Alibaba Cloud to launch second data center in South Korea

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Thursday it will launch its second data center in South Korea by the end of June 2025 in response to the growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) services from local businesses.

ZEEKR appoints Carro as latest authorized dealer in Malaysia

Zeekr, the China-based premium new energy vehicle group, has appointed Carro as its latest authorized dealer in Malaysia.

Ant Group’s unit to seek stablecoin permits in Hong Kong, Singapore – report

Singapore-headquartered Ant International will apply for the stablecoin issuer’s licence in Hong Kong as soon as the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance goes into effect in August, the people said, according to the report. As well as Singapore, the company is also planning to seek a permit in Luxembourg, they added.

BEYOND Expo 2025: Former OpenAI executive Zack Kass on rediscovering what it means to be human in the age of AI

“AI won’t make me a better dad. My child needs love, attention, presence—not a smarter parent,” Kass said, adding that AI may simulate emotion or provide advice, but it cannot replicate human warmth, empathy, or moral judgment.

BEYOND Expo GBA Innovation Tour 2025 concludes: empowering participants with deep China tech insights

The BEYOND Expo Greater Bay Area 2025 Innovation Tour provided an insightful experience into the technological advancements and innovative spirit thriving within the Greater Bay Area.