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New data centers and service centers designed to enhance infrastructure coverage and stay ahead of global growing demand for AI and Cloud services Full-stack AI and Cloud capabilities fuel innovations withglobalpartners and customers HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its latest strategic plans to launch its first data centers […]

Electric vehicle insurance policies in the UAE are commanding about 72 per cent higher premiums than those for comparable petrol or diesel cars, largely because of elevated repair costs, limited workshop capacity, and parts supply chain challenges. Such figures, derived from data compiled by leading insurance and automotive analysts, shed light on systemic pressures across the market. Average comprehensive EV insurance is being priced at approximately AED […]

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China’s solar manufacturing industry is under pressure as Beijing intensifies efforts to restrain aggressive pricing tactics and eliminate surplus capacity. The National Energy Administration has signalled that firms engaging in destructive price competition will face stricter oversight, while draft regulations threaten shutdowns of plants that fail to comply with energy efficiency standards.

Wang Hongzhi, head of the NEA, published a directive ordering more balanced alignment between supply and demand, with emphasis on improving quality across the solar value chain. His message highlights that continued overcapacity and “cut-throat competition” must be contained to preserve the viability of the sector.

A key focus lies in the polysilicon segment. New standards proposed by China’s Standardization Administration would require factories to meet energy consumption thresholds—6.4 kgce/kg initially, and 5.5 kgce/kg after remediation. Facilities failing to upgrade would be shut. These rules could remove about 16.4 percent of capacity, trimming effective production to roughly 2.4 million metric tons annually.

At the same time, major polysilicon producers are planning capacity cuts via a 50 billion yuan consolidation fund. That plan aims to retire roughly one-third of low-efficiency production and impose output quotas akin to those used by oil producers. The expected cutback would reduce capacity from approximately 3.25 million tons to around 2 million.

Industry ministry meetings with solar firms have escalated in frequency, with Li Lecheng of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reiterating the need to phase out outdated lines, raise product standards, and enforce self-discipline among companies. The government is pushing for cleaner governance, stiffer quality controls, and curbs on unfair price undercutting. Several top-tier firms—LONGi, Trina, JA Solar, GCL, and others—attended these discussions.

Financial pressures on the solar sector have been acute. In 2024, the manufacturing chain posted losses of about US$40 billion. Many firms slashed their workforce by nearly a third. Utilisation rates in polysilicon and module production have hovered near 50 percent, constraining margins. Recent easing of pricing pressures shows polysilicon prices rebounding as the market anticipates tighter supply control.

Emerging leaders in next-generation module technology may gain an edge as the sector readjusts. N-type modules—such as TOPCon and HJT types—are being seen by some manufacturers as instruments to command premium pricing and differentiate from low-cost rivals. Companies that invest early could secure advantages in both domestic and export markets.

A longer-term obstacle is aligning central directives with local compliance. Local governments have historically defended regional solar output through subsidies, land allocation, and lax enforcement. Analysts warn that meeting the central government’s expectations may prove disruptive to local industrial planning. Enforcement is anticipated to ramp over the coming months.

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank have unveiled plans for five new artificial intelligence data centres across the United States under their Stargate infrastructure initiative, pushing the programme’s capacity to almost 7 gigawatts and investment to over US$400 billion over the next three years. Three of the new sites will be developed in partnership between OpenAI and Oracle, located in Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; and […]

HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – ECOVACS, a global leader in intelligent home robotics, unveiled its flagship DEEBOT X11 Family for the first time in the APAC region. The prestigious regional launch event brought together over 600 guests, including key distributor partners, leading influencers, and prominent tech media representatives, who gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for an exclusive firsthand […]

China is pursuing arrangements with allied central banks to store foreign sovereign gold within its territory, aiming to elevate its influence over global bullion holdings. The People’s Bank of China is deploying the Shanghai Gold Exchange as a vehicle to attract sovereign clients to park bullion inside China. At least one Southeast Asian country has expressed interest.

Officials involved say that the proposal involves central banks of “friendly” states buying gold and placing it in warehouses tied to the Shanghai Gold Exchange. This builds on China’s strategy of diversifying reserves and enhancing its status in global bullion markets.

China’s own gold holdings are growing steadily. As of July, its official international reserves included approximately 73.96 million ounces of gold, up from 73.9 million the month before. That marks nine months of continuous growth. At that point gold accounted for about 7% of China’s foreign reserves—well below the global average of around 15%. Analysts said China is likely to continue buying gold while moderately reducing holdings of US Treasuries, both to strengthen the renminbi’s international standing and mitigate exposure to dollar-linked risks.

Gold-buying by China fits into a larger global trend among central banks. Many are raising their allocation to gold as a hedge against geopolitical risks, inflation, and the uncertainty of reliance on major foreign currencies. Market watchers note that China’s moves are consistent with efforts from BRICS countries to build financial infrastructure and reserve mechanisms less dependent on dollar-centred systems.

For China, becoming a custodian for others’ gold reserves would represent a significant shift. It would mean not only controlling its own gold supply but also offering vaulting, storage, and custodial services to foreign sovereign clients. Such an arrangement would involve regulatory, security, and diplomatic considerations—from ensuring physical security of bullion to managing compliance with international rules around audits, transparency, and cross-border transfers.

Questions remain about how much demand exists among sovereigns for such an arrangement. The identity of the Southeast Asian country showing interest has not been confirmed. Some central banks prefer keeping reserves offshore for perceived neutrality or diversification of geographic risk. Others may hesitate due to concerns over sovereignty, geopolitical leverage, or storage fees and logistics.

China’s global gold purchases continue regardless. Observers point to continued accumulation of gold by the People’s Bank of China, a trend seen in the State Administration of Foreign Exchange data. Gold holdings have increased month after month, even as foreign exchange reserves fluctuate.

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FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – On the evening of September 22, the opening ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, bringing together guests from all walks of life to celebrate this grand event. Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou Centered around the core elements of “Maritime Silk Road Charm, Cross-Strait Exchanges, and […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – VinFast has achieved an outstanding victory with six awards at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Effie Awards (APAC Effie Awards), making it the only automaker honored at the regional-level competition. The company also made history as the first Vietnamese brand to win a Gold at the APAC Effie Awards. This remarkable achievement reaffirms VinFast’s credibility and growing stature on […]

China’s goods exports expanded by 4.4% year-on-year in August, the slowest growth in six months, as shipments to the United States plunged more than 33%, weighed down by steep tariffs. Customs data showed imports rising just 1.3%, leading to a trade surplus of approximately US$102.3 billion for the month. China has now posted a goods surplus of more than US$785 billion through the first eight months of the year.

Exporters are offsetting the loss of U. S. demand by shifting focus to markets in Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. Shipments to Southeast Asian nations rose 22.5%, while exports to Africa are on track for an annual peak, demonstrating that China’s firms are diversifying sales away from U. S. consumers.

India has emerged as a critical destination. August saw Chinese sales to India hit record highs, with strong volumes in electronics playing a central role. Firms assembling smartphones and components have increasingly used export routes into India, capitalising on shifting supply-chains that seek to avoid punitive duties in U. S. trade policy.

The gains elsewhere have only partially compensated for losses in the U. S. Bilateral shipments to America fell by about 33% in August compared to the same month last year; exports to the EU, by contrast, rose about 10.4%.

Manufacturers are accepting lower profit margins to maintain volume. Domestic industrial profits have declined in recent months as overcapacity forces price-cutting for export orders. Meanwhile, home consumption remains weak, undercut by a property sector in distress, tight credit for consumers, and muted wage growth.

Trade policy experts warn the durability of this export pivot depends heavily on external stability. Many countries receiving surging shipments from China are contemplating anti-dumping investigations; India, for example, has reportedly registered dozens of petitions addressing low-cost imports from China and Vietnam. Indonesia has raised concern over ultra-cheap clothing items appearing in its large urban markets.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Webull Malaysia, a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), the owner of the Webull trading platform, has launched its nationwide campaign #SamaSamaWebull, aiming to make investing more accessible for Malaysians. The campaign addresses challenges many Malaysians face, including limited financial literacy, complex platforms, and perceived high costs, by offering low-cost and simplified tools that make […]

HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (collectively known as “Hang Lung” or “the Group”) today hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate their 65th anniversary, gathering important business partners, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to commemorate its legacy, and to explore what the […]

CEO Explores New Opportunities in Foreign Trade Finance SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, was recently invited by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to attend the highly anticipated annual technology event, 2025 Inclusion·Conference on the Bund in Shanghai. Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, was invited as […]

Chill Lab has positively impacted 146,161 people across Hong Kong 187 secondary schools were engaged via augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) sessions, creative workshops and capacity building for students, teachers and parents The latest student-led “We Can” program trained 40 youth leaders who delivered 17 projects benefiting 17,005 members of the public Z Zurich Foundation youth mental wellbeing white paper urges school‑based youth interventions, where […]

Tensor is unveiling its Tensor Robocar at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025, positioning it as the first Level 4 autonomous vehicle designed for individual ownership. The firm says the Robocar combines over a decade of proprietary engineering with an AI architecture engineered from the ground up to deliver privacy, safety and autonomy. Customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of 2026.

Tensor describes Level 4 autonomy as allowing the vehicle to handle all driving tasks under defined conditions without human supervision, though manual override remains possible outside those zones. Some of its standout hardware includes in excess of 100 sensors ‒ 37 cameras, 5 lidars, 11 radars ‒ and features such as radar-transparent materials, a low hood profile, washer systems for sensors and intelligent covers to protect against harsh environments like desert dust. The AI stack is based on a foundation model that uses real-world and simulated data, with dual systems for fast reflexive response and reasoning in complex or rare scenarios.

The Robocar’s interior includes novel features such as a folding steering wheel and retractable pedals so that when operating in full autonomous mode, the driver’s control elements are stowed. It also supports autonomous parking and charging, offers continuous self-diagnosis even when offline, and uses a privacy-first data architecture. Data is stored and processed locally with encrypted access, and physical privacy controls — such as camera and microphone switches — are built in.

Safety and regulatory compliance are central to Tensor’s strategy. The company claims the Robocar is built to meet or exceed global automotive safety standards, including UN/ECE regulations, FMVSS, and standards applicable in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. It is seeking high ratings from institutions such as Euro NCAP, IIHS and US NCAP. Redundancy in sensors, compute, power, communications, drive-by-wire systems, and thermal management is built in to avoid single points of failure.

Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, with additional offices in Barcelona, Singapore and Dubai. It has separated from its earlier operations in China, emphasizing that its ownership and operations are controlled by US employees, though it has global investors including from the UK, Japan and Korea.

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – The roundtable themed “One ISP One Network: Driving Growth on the B2B Frontiers” ended on a high node at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 in Shanghai. At the roundtable, Huawei brought together ISP experts and partners from the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa to explore effective ways to help ISPs grow their B2B business. In addition, Huawei […]

By T N Ashok The Trump administration’s latest immigration directive has stunned employers, foreign workers, and higher-education leaders alike: a $100,000 surcharge on each H-1B visa application, announced by executive order on 19 September 2025. What might appear on the surface as a routine adjustment to visa fees is, in reality, a dramatic escalation in […]

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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – At the Tianwan Nuclear Power Station (TNPS), located in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, eight nuclear power units are lined up, among which six operational units have a total installed capacity of over 6.6 million kilowatts, supplying approximately 158 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity daily to the East China Power Grid. Today, the station has […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Huawei’s acoustic experts shared insights into the advanced technology chain behind the HUAWEI SOUND ULTIMATE Series, and shares the R&D journey that shaped its signature sound quality at the HUAWEI SOUND In-Car Audio Experience Event. Held at Huawei’s Shanghai Acoustics R&D Center, the event invites media guests to tour the labs and experience the system first-hand […]

Fashion Walk exhibition commemorates the Company’s enduring legacy in Causeway Bay HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced the launch of “Throwback Causeway Days,” a curated streetscape exhibition celebrating the Company’s 65th Anniversary at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay. Since its founding on September 13, […]

NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – On September 17, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened in Nanning, Guangxi. The theme of this year’s expo and summit is “Digital Intelligence and Innovation empower Development – Leveraging ASEAN-China FTA 3.0 new opportunities for an even closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future,” attended by Chinese and foreign leaders, government […]

Leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a phone call on Friday that may finalise a framework deal governing TikTok’s operations in the United States, even as tensions over tariffs and semiconductors sharpen. Senior U. S. and Chinese officials have indicated agreement on a deal which would transfer ownership or control of TikTok’s U. S. assets to American entities, meeting U. S. national security […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the Hainan FTP Promotion and Policy Interpretation Conference was organized at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Sept. 9th. On Sept. 9th, enterprises from Hainan and Hong Kong signed agreements at the Hong […]

The visit showcased Hong Kong’s appeal as a launchpad for global talent and startups to the winners of a pitch competition hosted by Hong Kong Talent Engage in partnership with Germany’s Young Founders Network HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Twelve outstanding young innovation and technology (I&T) talents and six organisers from Germany completed an intensive five-day trip to Hong Kong […]

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