This article examines whether China should adopt a zero interest rate policy to stimulate growth amid slowing demand and debt challenges. It weighs potential benefits like cheaper borrowing and deflation control against risks including financial instabili...

Cathay Cineplexes’ operator, mm2 Asia, is exploring the possibility of closing its cinemas to tackle mounting financial difficulties, including significant rent arrears and debt obligations. The company is also considering debt restructuring and lease ren...

Chinese AI startup MiniMax has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise over $510 million and secure a valuation exceeding $4 billion. Backed by Alibaba and Tencent, MiniMax plans to list by the end of 2025, leveraging Hong Kong’s booming...

OpenAI researchers Jason Wei and Hyung Won Chung, key contributors to the o3 and Deep Research AI models, are joining Meta’s new Superintelligence Lab. Their expertise in reinforcement learning and reasoning will help advance Meta’s ambitious efforts to d...

Google’s AI agent Big Sleep uncovered a critical, previously unknown SQLite vulnerability— a stack buffer underflow exploitable for arbitrary code execution. This flaw was at risk of active exploitation by hackers but got patched swiftly thanks to Big Sle...

Italian cybersecurity firm Exein has closed a €70 million Series C funding round led by Balderton Capital. The investment will boost its global expansion and advance embedded cybersecurity for IoT devices, currently securing 1.5 billion units worldwide. E...

In April 2025, China pledged $8.5 billion to support young AI startups, adopting a state-driven industrial policy to boost innovation and close the gap with the US. This strategic investment aims to enhance AI research, talent, and infrastructure, acceler...

From Tianzhou-1 to Tianzhou-9, China’s space cargo program has rapidly advanced, enabling reliable automated resupply for the Tiangong space station. These missions demonstrate China’s mastery of autonomous docking, on-orbit refueling, and cargo delivery—...

Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO, leads Thinking Machines Lab—a groundbreaking AI startup that raised a historic $2 billion seed round to develop transparent, collaborative, and customizable AI systems aimed at transforming science and human-machine interac...

SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed online gambling marketing company, has become the largest corporate Ether holder with 280,706 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation. Backed by recent $413M share sales, SharpLink holds 99.7% of its ETH staked, signaling...

Bending Spoons has acquired California-based MileIQ in a strategic move to expand its digital tools for professionals. JP Morgan acted as exclusive financial advisor, with legal support from Willkie Farr & Gallagher. The deal highlights Europe's growi...

In 2025, AI startups attract unprecedented funding, while traditional VC funds struggle. The article explores this growing imbalance, highlighting how capital concentration in a few AI giants risks weakening broader innovation, creating a fragile, unequal...

Nvidia has received U.S. government approval to resume sales of its H20 AI chips in China after months of export restrictions. This move enables Nvidia to serve the growing Chinese AI market again, reflecting eased export controls. Alongside, Nvidia launc...

Alibaba is investing $7 billion in Taobao promotions, while JD.com is pouring $1.4 billion into expanding its food delivery service. Both giants are offering heavy discounts and subsidies to attract users and become China’s leading “everyday app,” aiming...

CiceroExperience.com, once a top provider of cultural tours in Italy, is now in bankruptcy. Customers report cancelled bookings, no refunds, and poor communication. Shartify Trust Rank gives it a low 2.6/10, signaling severe damage to its reputation, tran...