Mandarin’s Rise Threatens Cantonese, but AI Emerges as Unlikely Lifeline
HONG KONG, 1 April 2026 – As Mandarin continues to consolidate its dominance across China and beyond, the future of Cantonese, once a defining cultural and linguistic identity…
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OpenAI Valuation Surges to US$852 Billion After Record US$122 Billion Funding Round
SAN FRANCISCO, 31 March 2026 – OpenAI has cemented its position as the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence company after completing a record-breaking US$122 billion funding round, pushing…
China’s ‘OpenClaw’ Craze Becomes a Global AI Experiment
BEIJING, 1 April 2026 – A fast-growing obsession with a new class of artificial intelligence tools known as “OpenClaw” agents is sweeping across China, turning the country into…
Meta Loses US$310 Billion in Market Value as Legal Risks and AI Spending Rattle Investors
NEW YORK, 30 March 2026 — Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has shed approximately US$310 billion in market value in March, as investor concerns over mounting legal risks and heavy…
South Korea’s Rebellions Secures US$400 Million as AI Chip Race Heats Up
SEOUL, 30 March 2026 – South Korea’s artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup Rebellions has raised US$400 million in fresh funding, underscoring intensifying global competition to challenge dominant players…
Microsoft Expands AI Push with Copilot Upgrades and ‘Cowork’ Rollout
SAN FRANCISCO, 30 March 2026 – Microsoft has unveiled a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades to its Copilot platform, including the rollout of an advanced “agentic”…
Gen Z vs “Perfect Japan”: When Social Media Fantasy Meets Reality
TOKYO, 30 March 2026 – A new wave of Gen Z-driven content is reshaping how the world views Japan, not by glorifying it, but by poking fun at…
First Celeste Satellites Launched From New Zealand to Test Next-Gen Low Earth Orbit Navigation
WELLINGTON, 29 March 2026 – The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched the first two Celeste navigation satellites from New Zealand, marking a major step toward developing…
Apple Hires Ex-Google Executive to Lead AI Marketing as Siri Overhaul Intensifies
SAN FRANCISCO, 27 March 2026 – Apple Inc. has appointed former Google executive Lilian Rincon as Vice President of Product Marketing for Artificial Intelligence, marking a strategic move…