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The success of Seedance — hailed as another ‘breakthrough’ by Chinese media — is in line with Beijing’s lofty ambitions to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence
Anti-Money Laundering officials in Thailand move to get courts to allow them to seize hundreds of assets linked to online fraud in Cambodia, where a 'crackdown' is in full swing
News that China told local financial entities to limit their buying of US Treasuries has spurred debate on whether some nations want to cut exposure to US debt at a time when geopolitical risks appear to be rising
The Narendra Modi government has issued thousands of takedown orders in recent years with Meta alone restricting more than 28,000 pieces of content in India in the first six months of 2025
A new report, published in the US, has created debate on whether signs of burnout are coming from people who embrace AI.
Local authorities across China have allocated over 2 billion yuan (nearly $300m) to "directly benefit consumers" during the upcoming holiday
The statements, from the island's vice-premier, came after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said his goal was to bring 40% of Taiwan's entire chip supply chain and production to the US. He threatened the island with 100% tariffs if this does not happen.
The pro-military Bhum Jai Thai Party dominated the latest poll, and its leaders are now assessing who will partner them in the new coalition, and how to rev up the economy
Stocks surge after Japanese PM's huge election win, but she'll need to be careful with spending outlays to retain her popularity
Many countries have refused to back a pledge with principles including human responsibility over AI-powered weapons and encouraging clear chains of command and control
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PaymentsCan China Take Place of SWIFT System? Analysts Say ‘No’There is no global payment system that is strong enough to act as an alternative to SWIFT and enable Russia to evade sanctions
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Market InsightsHere’s How China Can Win the Tech War With USAThe Chinese government is doubling down on incentives for innovation, which it believes to be the cornerstone of its future growth and international position.
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