China Charts $14.6 Trillion Services Sector Overhaul for Tech-Driven Growth
China unveils ambitious plan to grow services sector into $14.6 trillion tech-driven powerhouse by 2030, focusing on AI integration and global competitiveness.
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Singapore Launches OCEANS-X to Boost Maritime Digitalization
Singapore introduces OCEANS-X digital platform at Maritime Week 2024 to streamline global shipping operations and enhance port efficiency through secure data exchange systems.
Beijing Forum Explores Journalism’s Digital Future in 2026
Leading Chinese academics and media executives gathered in Beijing to reshape journalism education for AI integration and ethical challenges in 2026’s digital landscape.
China’s Service Sector Fuels Economic Growth in 2026
China’s booming service sector, driven by digital innovation, emerges as a key economic driver in 2026, reshaping urban lifestyles and global market dynamics.
Boao Forum 2026 Concludes: Asia’s Path to Unity in Uncertain Times
The Boao Forum 2026 concluded with a focus on Asian unity amid economic challenges, highlighting green energy, digital innovation, and regional cooperation as key drivers for shared growth.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Prioritizes Digital Innovation and Green Growth
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) outlines ambitious goals in digital innovation, green energy, and public welfare, aiming to drive high-quality development through technological advancement.
Fujian Emerges as China’s Innovation Powerhouse in Tech and Green Transition
Fujian Province accelerates as China’s innovation leader, driving tech advancements in AI, green energy, and industrial digitization while expanding cross-strait collaboration in 2026.
Sudan Advances Digital Governance Amid Ongoing Civil Conflict
Sudan launches Baladna platform to digitize 28 public services amid ongoing conflict, aiming to modernize governance despite infrastructure challenges.
Chinese Team Unveils AI-Powered Glasses-Free 3D Display Technology
Chinese researchers develop AI-driven glasses-free 3D display technology, enabling immersive visual experiences without special eyewear across multiple viewing angles.
AI Shifts Media Power: Global South’s Rise in 2025
In 2025, AI empowers Global South media to challenge traditional news hierarchies. Can these innovations overcome Northern audience biases and reshape global storytelling?
China Leads Global 5G Industrial Standard Release, Boosting Digital Manufacturing
China co-leads release of first global industrial 5G standard through IEC, accelerating smart manufacturing integration worldwide with unified technical specifications.
World Internet Conference 2025 Honors Global Tech Innovators in Wuzhen
17 global projects, including AI models and quantum computing breakthroughs, received top honors at the World Internet Conference 2025 in Wuzhen, highlighting international tech collaboration.
Xi Jinping Unveils Vision for Sustainable Asia-Pacific at APEC Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines a three-point plan for sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific, focusing on digital innovation, green transitions, and inclusive development at APEC meeting.
China’s ‘AI Plus’ Strategy Fuels New Economic Growth Engines
China’s ‘AI Plus’ initiative drives economic transformation through AI integration, addressing tech challenges and fostering global collaboration under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
China’s Green & Digital Shift: ADB Economist Weighs In
ADB’s Albert Park highlights China’s focus on green finance and digital innovation in its 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming for sustainable growth and carbon neutrality by 2030.
China’s Manufacturing Shift: Tech Innovation Drives New Growth Era
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes tech innovation and digital infrastructure to transform manufacturing, aiming for global leadership in high-tech industries.
Meta AI Chats to Personalize Ads, Content Globally
Meta announces AI-driven ad personalization using user interactions, rolling out globally with delayed EU/UK implementation. Users retain some control over preferences.
OpenAI Unveils Sora 2: AI Video Breakthrough with TikTok-Style App
OpenAI launches Sora 2, a cutting-edge AI video model with a social app allowing users to insert themselves into AI-generated scenes, sparking both excitement and ethical debates.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Prioritizes Sustainability, Tech, and Inclusive Growth
ADB economist outlines China’s 15th Five-Year Plan focus on sustainable growth, tech innovation, and digital inclusivity amid global economic shifts.
China Launches World’s Largest Eco-Monitoring Network
China unveils 33,000-station ecological monitoring network using AI and drones to enhance pollution control during its 14th Five-Year Plan period.