Gnosis Pay has moved into emergency containment after attackers exploited a vulnerability in the Delay Module used in its smart-contract wallet architecture, forcing an urgent withdrawal warning, a temporary reversal of guidance and a pledge to reimburse affected users in full. The breach, disclosed on 1 June, hit the payment product that connects self-custodial crypto wallets with card spending. The affected component is linked to the Zodiac […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has introduced a targeted acceleration package for its community of more than 26,000 companies, offering licence renewal discounts, penalty waivers and operational flexibility aimed at easing cost pressures and supporting business expansion from Dubai. The initiative is designed to reduce operating costs, improve cash flow and help companies navigate a more competitive global trading environment. It comes as businesses […]
Attackers have compromised Red Hat’s official @redhat-cloud-services namespace on npm, inserting credential-stealing malware into dozens of package releases used in cloud console development and software build pipelines. The breach, identified on 1 June 2026, affected at least 32 package releases across the Red Hat Cloud Services ecosystem, including frontend components, generated API clients and supporting developer tooling linked to the Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Console. The malicious […]
A threat actor has used artificial intelligence coding tools to build and refine malware intended to bypass endpoint detection and response systems, highlighting how generative AI is being folded into practical cyberattack development rather than remaining a theoretical risk. The activity was presented as a red team project, but the discovered framework pointed to stealthy post-exploitation operations, including ransomware deployment and data theft. The case shows how […]
Anthropic is expanding access to Claude Mythos Preview through Project Glasswing, widening a controlled cybersecurity programme at a time when North Korean-linked hackers are sharpening attacks against macOS users in the financial, venture capital, Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors. The San Francisco-based AI company plans to increase the number of Project Glasswing partners from about 50 to roughly 200 organisations across more than 15 countries, broadening access to […]
US forces said they defeated an overnight wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran towards Gulf states and civilian shipping, while carrying out self-defence strikes on military sites on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. The confrontation marked a sharp escalation in a conflict already threatening energy flows, maritime security and diplomatic efforts to contain hostilities across the Gulf. US Central Command said its […]
Oil markets are heading towards a possible August inflection point as constrained flows through the Strait of Hormuz, recovering seasonal demand and disrupted supply chains combine to keep upward pressure on crude prices. Philippe Khoury, executive vice-president for sales and trading at ADNOC, told the Middle East Petroleum and Gas Conference in London that prices could move sharply higher if demand strengthens while the Iran war supply […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has agreed to acquire Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura, a São Paulo-based agribulk terminal operator, in an AED3.1 billion deal that gives the company its first operating platform in Latin America and a stronger position in global food supply chains. The transaction, valued at about $835 million, is the largest acquisition undertaken by AD Ports Group and is expected […]
Gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset by market value, marking a significant change in the composition of official reserves and underlining how central banks are adjusting to geopolitical risk, high debt levels and uncertainty over the dollar-based financial system. The European Central Bank’s latest review of the international monetary system shows gold accounted for 27 per cent of total official foreign reserves […]
Moscow’s main security agency said it had uncovered a foreign intelligence operation that placed spyware on mobile phones used by senior officials, intensifying Russia’s long-running confrontation with Western governments over cyber espionage, communications security and control of digital infrastructure. Russia’s Federal Security Service said the operation involved the compromise of thousands of devices, including phones used by officials, diplomats and people linked to government agencies. The agency […]
Hackers have used 34 malicious open-source packages across npm, PyPI and Crates. io to steal cloud credentials, crypto wallet data, SSH keys and developer secrets, exposing a widening security gap in software supply chains used by blockchain, artificial intelligence and cloud engineering teams. The campaign, tracked as TrapDoor, spans more than 384 package versions and artefacts. It targets developers working in cryptocurrency, DeFi, Solana, Sui, Move, AI […]
Nvidia and Microsoft have introduced RTX Spark-powered Windows PCs designed to run personal AI agents locally, marking a major escalation in the race to make artificial intelligence a core feature of everyday computing rather than a cloud-based add-on. The systems, unveiled around Computex and Nvidia GTC Taipei, are expected to arrive this autumn from major PC makers including Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface and MSI, with […]
The stock climbed about 6 per cent on Tuesday as investors reacted to signs that Tencent is moving closer to embedding a task-performing assistant inside WeChat, the messaging, payments and social platform used by more than 1.4 billion people. The prototype is designed to help users complete everyday actions within the app, including finding venues, interacting with mini-programmes and placing customised orders, rather than merely answering questions in chatbot form.
The planned agent would mark a significant step in Tencent’s push to convert its AI investments into consumer products at scale. WeChat already functions as a digital operating system for daily life in China, covering messaging, payments, shopping, food delivery, public services, entertainment, ride-hailing and enterprise communication. That reach gives Tencent an advantage that few rivals can match: a single platform with a vast user base, heavy daily engagement and a dense network of third-party services.
People familiar with the prototype have indicated that users would be able to access the AI agent through a swipe gesture on the main WeChat screen. Tencent is expected to begin the regulatory compliance process before wider testing, with a small group of external users likely to receive access before any phased public launch. A firm release date has not been set, reflecting both regulatory uncertainty and the technical demands of deploying agentic AI across a platform of WeChat’s size.
The market response underscores how investors are reassessing Tencent’s AI position after months of concern that the company was trailing Alibaba, ByteDance and Baidu in the race to commercialise generative AI. Tencent has promoted Yuanbao, its AI chatbot, developed its Hunyuan foundation model and introduced productivity-focused AI tools, but WeChat remains the asset most capable of turning those efforts into a daily consumer habit.
Tencent’s first-quarter earnings showed both the strength and the cost of that strategy. Revenue rose 9 per cent year on year to RMB196.5 billion, while IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders increased 21 per cent to RMB58.1 billion. Marketing services revenue rose 20 per cent to RMB38.2 billion, helped by AI-driven advertising improvements, while domestic games revenue grew 6 per cent and international games revenue climbed 13 per cent. Capital expenditure reached RMB31.9 billion, up 16 per cent, as spending on AI infrastructure continued to rise.
The company has told investors that new AI products are weighing on margins, even as core businesses continue to generate strong cash flow. Excluding new AI products, non-IFRS operating profit rose 17 per cent in the first quarter, compared with a 9 per cent increase overall. That gap highlights the near-term drag from AI investment, but also explains why investors are sensitive to any sign that Tencent can place AI directly into revenue-generating services.
Competition is intensifying across China’s technology sector. Alibaba has pushed Qwen into consumer and enterprise markets, ByteDance has expanded AI features across its content ecosystem, and Baidu continues to build around Ernie and AI cloud services. The key battleground is shifting from chatbots to agents that can perform tasks, connect with apps and act across digital services with limited user input.
WeChat’s mini-programme ecosystem could be central to Tencent’s approach. Millions of merchants, developers and service providers already operate within the platform, allowing an AI agent to navigate services without pushing users outside Tencent’s environment. For merchants, an effective agent could increase conversion rates by shortening the path from search to purchase. For Tencent, it could deepen engagement, improve advertising relevance and strengthen its fintech and business services ecosystem.
Regulation remains a critical constraint. China requires generative AI services offered to the public to comply with rules covering data security, content control and algorithmic governance. Any WeChat agent would need to satisfy those requirements before broad release, especially because it could interact with payments, commerce and public services.
The Provisions on the Protection of Trade Secrets, issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation under Order No. 126, came into force on 1 June 2026 and replace rules first introduced in 1995. The overhaul gives regulators clearer authority to handle disputes involving digital assets that now sit at the centre of corporate value, from AI model architecture and training datasets to platform recommendation systems, software code and commercially valuable operational data.
The change marks a significant shift in China’s treatment of intangible technology assets. Earlier rules were drafted before cloud computing, AI systems and large-scale data operations became central to business competition. The new framework defines trade secrets as technical or business information that is not publicly known, has commercial value and has been subject to confidentiality measures by the rights holder. Technical information now expressly covers data, algorithms, computer programs and code, while business information can include management, sales, finance, planning, customer and operational data.
The timing gives the regulation wider strategic weight. China and the United States are locked in a prolonged technology rivalry involving semiconductor controls, restrictions on advanced computing hardware, limits on investment in sensitive sectors and scrutiny of cross-border technology transfers. Washington has tightened export controls on high-end chips and chipmaking equipment, while Beijing has expanded its own legal toolkit to protect critical technology, secure data flows and prevent overseas transfer of capabilities it regards as strategically important.
The new rules do not create a separate trade secret law, but provide more detailed administrative guidance under China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law. They clarify how regulators should assess whether information is secret, whether it has commercial value, what counts as reasonable confidentiality measures and how infringement should be investigated. For companies, the central message is that protection will depend not only on the value of the information, but also on whether internal controls, access limits, confidentiality agreements, digital safeguards and evidence trails are in place.
The provisions also recognise that unsuccessful research can have commercial value. Stage-by-stage technical results, failed experimental data and development paths that save time or cost in future research may qualify for protection if they meet the legal conditions. That is especially relevant for AI labs, pharmaceutical developers, electric vehicle makers, chip design firms and advanced manufacturing groups, where failed trials can reveal important technical boundaries and prevent competitors from repeating expensive mistakes.
Regulators have been given practical enforcement tools, including powers to inspect business premises, question individuals, copy documents, examine electronic records and take action against materials linked to suspected infringement. Penalties can include orders to stop unlawful conduct, confiscation of illegal gains and fines that may reach CNY5 million in serious cases. The framework also covers improper acquisition, disclosure, use or permission to use trade secrets obtained through theft, bribery, fraud, coercion, electronic intrusion or breach of confidentiality obligations.
For multinational companies operating in China, the new rules create a mixed picture. Stronger protection could help firms defend proprietary data, software systems and industrial processes in a market where trade secret disputes have often been difficult to pursue. At the same time, wider protection for data and algorithms may increase compliance complexity, particularly in joint ventures, outsourced research, cloud services, employee mobility, cross-border collaboration and licensing arrangements.
Technology companies are likely to face tougher expectations over documentation. Firms seeking protection will need to show that the information was not easily accessible, carried economic value and was actively protected. Generic claims that an algorithm or dataset is confidential may not be enough. Companies will be expected to classify sensitive assets, restrict access by role, track downloads and transfers, maintain logs, use encryption or watermarking where appropriate, and ensure that employment and partnership contracts define confidentiality obligations with precision.
The rules also sit alongside China’s broader data and security regime, including laws on data security, personal information protection, cybersecurity and export control. That overlap could make enforcement more powerful but also more complicated. A dataset may be a trade secret, a regulated data asset and a cross-border transfer concern at the same time. Businesses handling AI training material, user behaviour data or industrial performance data will need to assess those obligations together rather than treating trade secret protection as a standalone issue.
Mette Frederiksen has secured a third consecutive term as Denmark’s prime minister after reaching a coalition agreement that ends nearly 10 weeks of political deadlock following the March 24 parliamentary election. The Social Democratic leader will head a centre-left minority administration made up of the Social Democrats, the Moderates, the Green Left and the Social Liberal Party. The deal keeps Frederiksen in power despite a weakened election […]
Johannesburg has become the opening stage for a European Union push to turn a pledged €12 billion investment package for South Africa into bankable projects, with about 200 companies joining the bloc’s first investment roadshow in the country as competition intensifies over critical minerals. The event, hosted at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Monday, marked the first major effort to mobilise private capital under the EU-South Africa […]
A critical weakness in Flowise has exposed self-hosted AI workflow servers to full compromise, after technical details and working exploit code showed that a logged-in user could trigger command execution by importing a crafted chatflow. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-40933, affects Flowise deployments before version 3.1.0 and carries a 9.9 severity score. It stems from the way Flowise handles Model Context Protocol, or MCP, configurations in its […]
Palo Alto Networks customers are facing renewed pressure to patch internet-facing security systems after attackers began exploiting a high-severity authentication bypass flaw in PAN-OS GlobalProtect, a product widely used to provide remote access to corporate networks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0257, affects GlobalProtect portal and gateway deployments in PAN-OS where authentication override cookies are enabled alongside a specific certificate configuration. Successful exploitation can allow a remote attacker […]
Hackers are using targeted spearphishing emails to deploy AZUREVEIL, an Adaptix-based command-and-control agent, against government and enterprise-linked targets in the Czech Republic and Taiwan, underscoring the growing use of trusted cloud services to mask cyber-espionage activity. The campaign, tracked as Operation Dragon Weave, begins with a malicious ZIP archive carrying files designed to appear as official documents. Once opened, the archive can trigger a multi-stage infection chain […]
SolyxImmortal, a Python-based information-stealing malware, is drawing attention from cyber defenders because of its ability to combine browser credential theft, document harvesting, keystroke logging and screen surveillance inside a single Windows implant. Technical analysis shows the malware is designed to operate quietly on compromised machines, using common Python libraries, Windows features and multi-threaded execution to run several data-collection functions at the same time. Its targets include saved […]
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, known as e&, has agreed to sell part of its stake in Careem Technologies to Uber Technologies for $100 million in cash, reducing its majority position in the Dubai-based platform while keeping a sizeable exposure to one of the region’s best-known technology businesses. The binding agreement covers 12.5 per cent of e&’s 50.03 per cent holding in Careem Technologies. Once the transaction […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US-linked airbase after American strikes hit military sites on Iran’s Gulf coast, adding fresh pressure to a fragile ceasefire that has failed to stop intermittent exchanges between Washington and Tehran. The latest confrontation followed US military strikes on radar, drone control and launch facilities near Qeshm Island and Goruk after the downing of an American MQ-1 […]
Shareholders of ČEZ have approved a far-reaching plan to separate key customer and network assets from the Czech Republic’s dominant power utility, advancing a government-backed strategy to secure full control over the company’s core electricity generation business. The vote at the group’s general meeting marks a pivotal step in one of Central Europe’s most closely watched energy restructurings. The plan will carve out electricity and gas distribution […]
At the center of VinDynamics’ showcases is Dyno, an intelligent humanoid robot designed to serve as a versatile assistant for modern living environments. Equipped with an advanced AI platform and a highly responsive environmental sensing system, Dyno is optimized for security and surveillance applications across urban areas, campuses, and integrated service complexes. The robot is also being developed as a household assistant capable of supporting a wide range of everyday tasks through its flexible arm span and dexterous object manipulation capabilities.
A key highlight at both ICRA 2026 and Computex 2026 is Dyno’s live demonstration as a robotic guide. The humanoid robot was previously piloted at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, one of Vietnam’s largest semi-wildlife conservation parks. Operating in a demanding outdoor environment, Dyno demonstrated natural communication abilities, multilingual narration, and flexible responses to visitors’ questions, delivering a distinctive and engaging guest experience.
The pilot program at Vinpearl Safari showcased Dyno’s adaptability in real-world service scenarios and highlighted the potential of humanoid robots across tourism, hospitality, and customer service applications. Its ability to operate reliably in real-world environments, handle dynamic situations, and interact directly with people represents an important step toward future commercial deployment of humanoid robotics.
At both events, VinDynamics is also presenting a comprehensive robotics technology ecosystem developed by its team of Vietnamese engineers. In addition to the fully-integrated Dyno humanoid robot, the company is showcasing two high-value core components: a specialized actuator system and a robotic hand with internationally-benchmarked dexterity. VinDynamics is also introducing a dedicated AI training dataset optimized for real-world application scenarios.
Mastering the entire humanoid robotics value chain, from hardware to software and from mechanical design to artificial intelligence, stands as clear evidence of the research and development capabilities of Vietnamese engineers. VinDynamics’ efforts also provide a strong foundation for its global expansion strategy and long-term technology partnerships with leading technology corporations, research institutions, and international enterprises in robotics and AI. These initiatives will gradually position humanoid robotics developed by Vietnamese engineers more deeply within the global technology value chain.
Mr. La Manh Hung, Chairman of VinDynamics, said: “The introduction of Dyno at ICRA 2026 and Computex 2026 is not only an important milestone for VinDynamics but also reflects the aspirations of Vietnamese engineers to contribute to one of today’s most advanced technology fields. With the belief that humanoid robots will play an increasingly important role in daily life, VinDynamics is focused on developing practical technologies with people at the center.”
Founded in September 2025, VinDynamics is Vingroup’s pioneering humanoid robotics company, with a vision to develop versatile, human-centric robots capable of seamlessly integrating into everyday life and scaling globally. As the global humanoid robotics market is projected to reach tens of trillions of dollars by 2050, driven by rapid advances in AI, sensors, and automation, VinDynamics’ presence at ICRA 2026 and Computex 2026 further reinforces the pioneering role of Vietnamese enterprises in one of the 21st century’s most strategic technology trends.
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VinDynamics is a technology company under Vingroup, dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced robotics and automation solutions, particularly in the field of humanoid robots. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, mechatronics, and motion control, VinDynamics aims to deliver intelligent, safe, and cost-effective robotic products that enhance productivity and improve quality of life.
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