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iFLYTEK to launch AI glasses at BEYOND Expo 2026

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.

Alipay+ expands cross-border mobile payments to Latin America

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.

Four Days & Four Nights! The Full Schedule for BEYOND Expo 2026 is now live!

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.

Alipay launches AI payment solution, AI wallet, Token Pay services as AI commerce expands

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.

HSBC launches $4B clean energy facility, targeting China-Vietnam green trade

HSBC has launched a dedicated credit facility of $4 billion for mainland China companies in the clean energy and low-carbon sectors, with Vietnam identified as a key destination for the initiative.

Singapore’s Agibot to supply 143 AI robots for Michigan data center project

Singapore-based AGIBOT Pte. Ltd, under Chinese humanoid robot developer AGIBOT, will supply up to 143 robots for deployment at a Michigan data center, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) operations.

Tencent Cloud, Ryt Bank to jointly power AI conversational banking in Malaysia

Tencent Cloud, a cloud unit of Chinese giant Tencent, has partnered with Ryt Bank, an AI-powered bank in Malaysia, to support conversational banking services for everyday payments.

Indonesia, China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage

Under the guidance of Bank Indonesia and the People’s Bank of China, Indonesia and China have launched a cross-border QR payment linkage connecting Indonesia’s QRIS payment system with Chinese payment platforms through Alipay+ and UnionPay International.

Singapore’s IMDA, China’s Tencent to jointly promote healthy digital habits

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore and Chinese technology giant Tencent have launched a digital wellbeing campaign titled “Beyond the Screen: Healthy Digital Play,” aimed at encouraging healthier digital habits among families and strengthening offline connections through gaming.

Alipay launches AI payment processing tool for businesses as agent-based commerce Expands

China’s online and mobile payment platform Alipay has launched a new AI payment processing product aimed at enabling businesses in mainland China, including small firms and one-person companies, to accept payments from autonomous AI agents.