Artificial intelligence continues to redefine the landscape of work, innovation, and economic growth, as discussed at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York. Business leaders, economists, and technology experts debated the wide-ranging impacts of AI on productivity, employment, and social dynamics, with excitement
At the Reuters NEXT conference in New York City, several consumer goods executives emphasized that younger shoppers and investments in artificial intelligence are proving to be key growth drivers, even as tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty present headwinds across global markets. Leaders from
Concerns about a potential artificial intelligence bubble continue to circulate in global markets, yet across Southeast Asia, many tech founders see the situation very differently. Instead of preparing for a downturn, entrepreneurs from Singapore to Malaysia are doubling down on AI development, arguing
China’s leading humanoid robot manufacturers took center stage on Friday as the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair opened in Shenzhen, drawing large crowds and signaling a surge in enterprise demand for advanced robotics. This year’s event, which runs through Sunday, is heavily focused on
China is accelerating a broad industrial transformation powered by green technologies and advanced artificial intelligence tools. The government has positioned clean energy development as a national priority, linking economic modernization with environmental responsibility. Factories, logistics hubs, energy grids, and transport systems are being
China’s cloud industry is undergoing a transformative phase as major providers accelerate the rollout of AI-driven infrastructure that integrates computing, data analytics, and automation across continents. What began as a domestic digital modernization campaign has evolved into a global export strategy, positioning Chinese
After nearly three years of heavy scrutiny and reform, China’s fintech industry is showing renewed momentum. Regulatory stabilization, improved compliance mechanisms, and the adoption of advanced AI and blockchain frameworks have reignited innovation across digital payments, lending, and wealth management platforms. Analysts believe
China’s technology sector in 2025 is experiencing a new wave of transformation shaped by artificial intelligence, semiconductor innovation, and state-backed digital finance. Despite global headwinds, the country’s emphasis on technological self-reliance and export-driven digital ecosystems is positioning it as a global innovation powerhouse.
After three years of regulatory turbulence, China’s startup ecosystem has entered a new phase of recovery and growth. Venture capital funding, which had slowed amid policy tightening and global uncertainty, is rebounding as Beijing signals renewed support for private enterprise and technological innovation.
In the global race toward faster, smarter manufacturing, a quiet revolution is underway in Singapore. Two founders, Hardik Dobariya and Alexandra Zhang, are reimagining how companies source custom-made parts. Their startup, Factorem, launched in 2020, has built an on-demand manufacturing platform powered by
