OpenAI Launches GPT-5, Sparking Industry Reactions and Competition

EU Aims for Agreement in Principle Instead of Detailed Deal with U.S. Ahead Trump's July Deadline

The EU is reported to be on the brink of a high-level "framework" trade deal, and be willing to accept Trump's 10% blanket tariffs in exchange for an extension in talks and possible concessions on a 25% auto tariff.

China's Tech Titans Urge Offshore Yuan Stablecoin to Challenge USD's Crypto Supremacy

Ant is reportedly preparing to seek stablecoin licenses in both Hong Kong and Singapore, while JD.com’s chairman Richard Liu is exploring similar applications in major global markets to enhance cross-border payments and forex efficiency.

China's DeepSeek Upgrades Flagship AI Model R1

DeepSeek's announcement came just hours before Nvidia, the dominant U.S. supplier of AI chips, reported quarterly earnings.

Alibaba, Xiaomi Escalate Pressure on Meta as AI Glasses Race Enters High-Stakes Phase

Meta's early lead is significant, but China's massive consumer base and maturing supply chains could reshape the competitive landscape—if local players can move beyond flashy presentations and deliver compelling, scalable products.

Exoskeleton Robots Introduced in Major Chinese Scenic Areas

Xiaomi, Lenovo Unveil New Chips as China-U.S. Tech Battle Heats Up

The tit-for-tat dynamic in chip development reflects a broader strategic decoupling between the U.S. and China. While Washington tightens AI chip restrictions to constrain China's tech rise, Chinese companies like Xiaomi and Lenovo are forging ahead with homegrown silicon, despite high costs, IP challenges, and talent shortages.

Tencent Q1 Revenue Climbs 13%, Beats Estimates on Gaming Strength

OpenAI Reported to Unveil New Data Center in UAE, Part of Stargate Expansion

It isn't clear how much capacity OpenAI is planning for the new data center, and the project is largely dependent on whether OpenAI can secure enough advanced Nvidia AI chip imports for developing and training AI models.

Apple's Global Supply Chain Faces a New Test Amid Tariff Turbulence

As the U.S. and China suspend some tariffs, Apple's carefully calibrated global supply machine enters a new phase of uncertainty.