Self-driving tech company WeRide accelerates global expansion as transportation industry adopts AI
WeRide said it is the only company which has driverless permits from the U.S., China, UAE and Singapore, and plans to enter more markets.
China’s manufacturing activity seen extending decline in July
China’s factory activity likely shrank for a third month in July, keeping alive expectations officials will need to release further stimulus.
Indonesian president tries out palace in proposed new capital
The Indonesian president spent his first night in a palace in the country’s proposed new capital Nusantara to allay fears about the infrastructure project.
Tencent Cloud downplays AI hype when it comes to making games
Use of ChatGPT-like generative AI in gaming is still in an exploratory phase, said Liang Chen, general manager of Tencent Cloud’s internet industry department.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks little changed ahead of Big Tech earnings, McDonald’s misses estimates
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite inched higher on Monday ahead of a busy week for Big Tech earnings.
Trump wavers on Harris debate, says he could ‘make a case’ for skipping
Former President Donald Trump said that while he “probably” will debate Vice President Kamala Harris, he could “also make a case” for refusing to do so.
Japan’s central bank starts its monetary policy meeting today. Here’s what’s in focus
Traders will be on the lookout for moves in two areas, namely, the bank’s benchmark interest rates and its bond buying programme
Asia-Pacific markets slide as the Bank of Japan begins its two-day policy meeting
Economists expect the BOJ to raise rates to 0.1%, up from its current range of 0% to 0.1%, according to a Reuters poll.
Buy this ‘cheap’ REIT — it’s set to offer a yield of nearly 7%, Morningstar says
Real estate is one corner of the market that investors are moving into, as expectations of interest rate cuts grow.
These 4 companies — including one backed by Warren Buffett — can leverage AI with their exclusive data, says fund manager
Tema ETFs’ Yuri Khodjamirian says the next leg of AI growth is going to come from companies with “high quality, trusted, well put together” data.
