Why data may become China’s most durable advantage in the AI race
The global AI race is no longer just about chips or models. Increasingly, it is also about data…
Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work
Westcon-Comstor has been certified as a Great Place To Work in New Zealand, based on employee survey feedback.…
Hong Kong tourist dies in Crown Range crash as Chinese consulate warns of black ice
Chinese tourists driving in the country were advised to be cautious, strictly adhere to traffic rules, and avoid…
China makes veiled threat after New Zealand marks South China Sea ruling’s anniversary
The offending statement said New Zealand reaffirmed the decision of an Arbitration Tribunal, convened under the United Nations…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung tells NZSIS Chinese Embassy questioned him after Shen Yun dance
An article in The Epoch Times, a news outlet associated with Falun Gong, quoted Chung as saying he…
David Seymour praises warm relationship between NZ and India after Modi visit
“In the end, we will have an Ocean of Peace agreement with at least the three countries and…
Hong Kong drops to 4th costliest city for wealthy amid change in luxury spending
Hong Kong now ranks lower among the costliest cities for rich people “living well”, with Singapore the most…
Chinese battery giant CATL takes 20% stake in Kiwi firm CarbonScape in green graphite push
The parties said the collaboration would combine CarbonScape’s biographite technology with CATL’s extensive experience in industrialisation, manufacturing and…
Opinion | ‘China shock 3.0’ is coming. And it’ll be AI-powered robots
The world’s attention is fixed on frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models, but China’s robot-making factories deserve just as…
Open Questions | Economist Richard Koo on China and Japan’s shared ‘battle against time’
Nomura Research Institute chief economist Richard Koo is well-known for his “balance sheet recession” interpretation of Japan’s economic…
Celebrity chef Nic Watt closes Cāntīng as third Auckland restaurant collapses
In 2018, Watt’s True Food and Yoga eatery went into liquidation owing more than $2.4 million to creditors…
What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or America’s failure to adapt?
China’s industrial overcapacity should not be singled out for blame amid trade imbalances, as economies worldwide are struggling…