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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
How China's open-source movement changed the landscape of AI
Date and time: Thursday, August 7, 2025 10.30-11.30am (HKT) The webinar will be live-streamed on this page. Bookmark it or add the event to your calendar to stay informed. Submit your questions to the panel and get them answered during the webinar. A fundamental shift challenging Silicon Valley's dominance is under way, driven by Chinese tech titans such as DeepSeek, Moonshot, Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent. This collaborative open-source AI revolution presents unprecedented opportunities with direct impacts on businesses, the global economy, the technological landscape and workforce dynamics. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post. The South China Morning Post is proud to host an exclusive webinar to explore how this dynamic shift is transforming the landscape. Submit your questions for our panel to answer during the webinar. Our expert panellists will dive into pressing questions such as: Is China's open-source movement a direct response to US tech restrictions? How do Chinese models stack up against Western ones? What is the role of government backing? What are the business implications? Are there concerns about data security? The live-streamed webinar will be available to all logged-in SCMP readers. Our speakers will also engage in a Q&A session.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Astronomer executives' Coldplay scandal: Why it went viral and the obsession with public shaming
A tech CEO's alleged affair with his HR chief came to light during the concert. If combining the words 'kiss cam', 'Coldplay', 'Astronomer' and 'affair' means nothing to you, you have managed to be blissfully unaware of the internet's weekend meltdown over a very public spectacle. Here's the TL;DR recap: A couple, who were in a tight embrace, created a buzz among concertgoers – and later, the world – when they pulled a duck/hide move after they were featured on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston. Their reaction was so suspicious that the band's frontman Chris Martin quipped: 'Either they are having an affair or they're just very shy.' It turned out that Martin was right, and the cheating pair were colleagues at US tech firm Astronomer. Internet sleuths uncovered their names and job titles – he's Andy Byron the now-former chief executive at the company; she's Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's chief people officer – as well as information about their other relationships. People also found out who Mr Byron's wife was, with some even sending her messages about what they thought of her husband. Beyond the illicit affair being publicly exposed, the incident led to much introspection about what happens when private moments become public and leadership credibility. Also, what is our obsession with public shaming? In this episode of The Usual Place podcast, I will speak with: Stephanie Phua, founder of marketing and branding collective Duo Studio and co-founder of The Trampoline Club, a platform which pushes for compassion, understanding and mutual respect in conversations, Pan Huiyan, a millennial leadership coach, and Dr Sunny Johar, the managing director for South-east Asia for digital experience agency KRDS Tune in at 12pm SGT/HKT to watch the livestream and take part in the discussion on our revamped YouTube channel. Follow The Usual Place Podcast live at noon every Thursday and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Thai and Cambodia militaries clash at disputed border World Trump was told he is in Epstein files, Wall Street Journal reports Opinion The US dollar is down, but it has a lot going for it Singapore Judge asks prosecution for more information on Kpods in first case involving etomidate-laced vapes Singapore Singapore Oceanarium will enhance tourism while supporting sustainability: Grace Fu Singapore 5 teens arrested for threatening boy with knife, 2 charged with causing hurt Singapore Over 1.15 million Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 have claimed SG60 vouchers Opinion Cinemas struggle in a world that cannot sit still Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
Bloomberg
7 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Live Q&A: Can Trump Supercharge AI Progress to Keep the US Ahead of China?
Stephanie Lai Trump is pushing to make sure the US remains the leading AI superpower. But is it enough to keep China at bay? Bloomberg's Annabelle Droulers speaks with Stephanie Lai, Yuan Gao and Rachel Metz in a Live Q&A on July 23 at 8 p.m. EDT / July 24 at 8 a.m. HKT. Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have the exclusive opportunity to ask our team questions in real-time. This conversation will be recorded and be made available to listen and share.
Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Live Q&A: What's Next for China as Trump Tariffs Upend Factories, Threaten Supply Chains
Lucille Liu Jenni Marsh Starting in 0:41 China's GDP held steady despite Trump's tariffs, boosted by record exports. But manufacturers are still racing to adapt as the trade war threatens global supply chains. What's next as China looks to keep its economy from getting worse? Join Bloomberg's reporters for a live discussion on July 17 at 9:30 p.m. EDT / July 18 at 9:30 a.m. HKT. This conversation will be recorded and be made available to listen and share. Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients are invited to sign in and ask our team questions while it's live.
Korea Herald
17-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
CNN's 'Next Stop' - Will Ripley visits Taiwan to uncover the island's way of embracing health and wellness
HONG KONG, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Though small, Taiwan is home to diverse natural landscapes – from lush mountain forests to alpine lakes and tropical beaches – ideal for rejuvenation and relaxation. In this episode of CNN's Next Stop, Senior International Correspondent Will Ripley uncovers the different aspects of the island that make it a prime destination for health and wellness. A testament to its resiliency, despite a decline in tourist numbers in recent years, Taiwan is steadily emerging as a destination for wellness experiences that nurture both mind and body, driven by the efforts of individuals, initiatives, and businesses committed to showcasing the island's unique beauty. For more than a decade, Taiwan has invested hundreds of millions of New Taiwan dollars in its cycling infrastructure – including a route that stretches nearly 1,000 kilometers around the entire island. The popularity of Taiwan's cycling scene is said to originate from its homegrown brand, Giant – the world's largest bicycle manufacturer. But beyond manufacturing, the brand is also capitalizing on cycling tourism, offering dozens of different cycling tours across the island. CNN visits the picturesque Sun Moon Lake with Amos Lin, Giant's senior product marketing planner, to understand more about the rise of cycling tourism in Taiwan. For the tastebuds, Taiwan is known around the world for bubble tea – the popular, trendy beverage of tea paired with milk and tapioca pearls. However, Taiwan's history of growing, producing and exporting tea goes back more than 150 years. Lionel Lin, a third-generation farmer who runs " Teascent Valley" that grows, produces, and distributes its own brand of tea, explains how Taiwan is renowned for its oolong tea, with the Alishan high mountain variant one of the most famous. In a bid to gain access to international markets, Lionel is leveraging social media to share this staple of traditional Taiwanese culture with people across the globe. And with Taiwan emerging as a destination for health and wellness tourism, one firm is seeking to offer these experiences with greater convenience. KKday, a Taiwanese travel e-commerce company that connects people with experiences across the world, allows customers to book dining, accommodations, special tours and more, directly from their website or app. Looking to the future, co-founder and COO, Weichun Liu, emphasizes the need to invest in advanced technology to remain relevant amidst growing competition in the industry. Airtimes for 30-minute special: Saturday, 19 th July at 12:30pm HKT Sunday, 20 th July at 6pm HKT Monday, 21 st July at 1:30am HKT About CNN International CNN's portfolio of news and information services is available in seven different languages across all major TV, digital and mobile platforms, reaching more than 379 million households around the globe. CNN International is the number one international TV news channel according to all major media surveys across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America and has a US presence that includes CNNgo. CNN Digital is a leading network for online news, mobile news and social media. CNN is at the forefront of digital innovation and continues to invest heavily in expanding its digital global footprint, with a suite of award-winning digital properties and a range of strategic content partnerships, commercialised through a strong data-driven understanding of audience behaviours. CNN has won multiple prestigious awards around the world for its journalism. Around 1,000 hours of long-form series, documentaries and specials are produced every year by CNNI's non-news programming division. CNN has 36 editorial offices and more than 1,100 affiliates worldwide through CNN Newsource. CNN International is a Warner Bros. Discovery company.
