16 Jun 2026
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses
SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as a race to work smarter. But for businesses in Asia, the more urgent question may be simpler: who can afford to use it at scale? At the heart of that question is the cost of AI tokens - a little-known building block that determines how much companies pay when AI systems read, process and generate information.
Collin Furtado
2026
12 Jun 2026
China backs next generation of tech champions as new rules reshape path overseas
East Asia Government funding continues to fuel innovation in hubs such as Shenzhen, but tighter controls on outbound investment could add new compliance hurdles for firms with global ambitions. Visitors view product demonstrations at a technology showcase in Shenzhen. New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. 12 Jun 2026 02:59PM SHENZHEN: In a bustling conference…
Deborah Wong
2026
21 May 2026
Analysis:SpaceX IPO bets $2 trillion on Musk's ambitious rockets-to-AI vision
May 21 : Investors buying into SpaceX's nearly $2 trillion IPO are making a high-stakes wager that CEO Elon Musk can turn a fast-growing satellite business into something far bigger, using an unproven rocket to unlock an ambitious push into AI.
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2026