China
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to invest $345M in data center cooling production in Philippines, Thailand, China
Furukawa Electric is set to invest at least JPY55 billion ($345 million) in expanding data center cooling production in the Philippines, Thailand, and China, the Japanese firm said in a release on Monday.
University of Hong Kong, Asia-focused Gobi Partners launch joint fund to support startups, innovations
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Gobi Partners, a venture capital (VC) firm based in Malaysia and Hong Kong, have announced the first close of a joint investment initiative, the Gobi–HKU Fund I, during a ceremony marking its launch and initial investments.
China leads global shift toward digital manufacturing: MHP report
China is advancing rapidly in next-generation manufacturing, while parts of Europe are struggling to keep pace due to legacy systems and structural challenges, according to the Industry 4.0 Barometer 2026, a study on industrial digitalization conducted by Germany-based management and IT consultancy MHP.
China’s Alibaba unveils Wukong AI platform for enterprise workflows
China's Alibaba Group has introduced Wukong, an AI-focused enterprise platform designed to enable multiple AI agents to coordinate and perform complex tasks within a unified interface, supported by enterprise-grade security infrastructure.
China’s JinkoSolar terminates $1.5B project in Vietnam due to US tariff on PV panels
China's JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, has voluntarily terminated its $1.5 billion photovoltaic panel project in Vietnam's northern coastal province of Quang Ninh.
China mulls M&A fund for tech innovation – report
“We will explore establishing a national-level merger and acquisition fund,” Wang Changlin, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Ant Group-backed India’s Paytm gets government panel nod to invest in its payments arm – report
The government panel had earlier held back approval due to concerns about the 9.88 percent stake in Paytm held by China's Ant Group. India has intensified scrutiny of Chinese businesses since a 2020 border clash between the two countries, the report said.
Malaysia secures $38.4B worth of investment commitments from China, PM Anwar says
Other MOUs sealed were between Digital Way Group Sdn Bhd, China Silk Road Group Ltd and China Kairous Capital to jointly establish a Malaysia-China digital and development fund in China and Malaysia.
India bans 54 Chinese apps on ‘security concerns’ – report
Since June 2020, the Indian government has banned around 224 Chinese apps.
What does China’s emissions trading scheme mean for businesses?
Like many other businesses, we see major opportunities in China. Not only is its market size and market value vast, but its commitment to carbon neutrality can make a huge impact on the global fight against climate change. It is inevitable that over time, all businesses operating in China will need to be part of the national solution. Data is the key--it…
