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Alibaba previews its first AI-powered glasses, joining China’s heated smart wearable race

The Quark AI glasses, named after Alibaba’s AI assistant, were showcased to the public for the first time at the…

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Opinion | Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem

The global frenzy around China’s Labubu, the candy-coloured monster character with the mischievous smile adorning bags, desks, streets and social…

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WeChat and Alipay are China’s ‘comparative advantage’ in stablecoin race: top economist

China already has de facto stablecoins in the form of WeChat Pay and Alipay, a top economist at the country’s…

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Ant International issues first sustainability report after spin-off amid IPO speculation

Ant International, which was spun off from fintech giant Ant Group last year, published its first independent sustainability report on…

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Alibaba’s Amap offers ride-hailing function catering to foreign visitors in China

Amap, the mapping and local services business under Alibaba Group Holding, has introduced a ride-hailing feature on the platform’s English…

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Trade war weighs on Hong Kong property market as Chinese buyers grow cautious, analysts say

The escalating trade war between China and the US is dampening the sentiment of mainland Chinese homebuyers in Hong Kong,…

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Ant Group executive pays US$10 million for Hong Kong villa, 35% lower than 2022 peak

Hong Kong’s luxury property market continues to witness heavily discounted sales, with buyers taking advantage of depressed prices. A four-bedroom,…

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Alibaba, Ant partner with home province Zhejiang to support China’s AI drive

Provincial governor Liu Jie attended a signing ceremony in Hangzhou on Tuesday, along with Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai and Ant…

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Tencent’s Weixin Pay chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

Tencent Holdings’ Weixin Pay, a leading digital payment platform in China, is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia to capitalise…

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Exclusive | Rosewood Hotel Group targets Chinese travellers in Abu Dhabi, eyes further Mid-East expansion

Hoteliers in Abu Dhabi view China as their top priority, as shown by Rosewood Hotel Group’s efforts to put in…

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