China
China’s JD.com to shut e-commerce sites in Indonesia, Thailand – report
JD.com is China’s largest online retailer and its biggest overall retailer, as well as the country’s biggest Internet company by revenue.
Singapore’s LingoAce aims to open a world of opportunities for children through tech-enabled, immersive learning [Q&A]
In the interview, Yao also shared the trends driving innovation in the EduTech industry and how has COVID-19 sped up the acceptance of online learning and hybrid learning.
Indonesia close to finalize EV deals with BYD Group & Tesla – report
Indonesia has the world’s largest nickel reserve which is essential for the battery industry.
The Sandbox rolls out Lunar New Year Event to celebrate in the metaverse across China
The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Monday launched the Lunar New Year Event to celebrate a creative and cultural moment in the metaverse as it is entering the year of the Rabbit, symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture.
XtalPi and EDDC collaborate in AI-empowered drug discovery program for non-small cell lung cancer
XtalPi, a China-based pharmaceutical technology company powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, has on Monday announced a strategic collaboration with the Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC), Singapore's national platform for drug discovery and development hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research of Singapore…
Tencent Cloud partners Nexon to launch metaverse platform
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of China-based technology company Tencent, has on Monday announced its collaboration with Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher, in powering up the launch of its metaverse platform NEXONTOWN.
Tencent Financial Technology launches new global brand for cross-border payment business
Tencent Financial Technology, Tencent’s fintech arm, has on Wednesday introduced Tenpay Global, a new international brand for its cross-border payment business. The firm is also unveiling new inbound remittance capabilities to Weixin to facilitate easy money transfers to China.
China’s Xinghuo BIF appoints Malaysia’s MyEG to own and operate Xinghuo International Supernode
China’s national blockchain Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (XInghuo BIF) has inked an agreement with Malaysian listed digital services firm MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) for MyEG to own and operate the Xinghuo International Supernode (Malaysia) to connect China blockchain to global markets.
