Tech in Asia

Paytm Arab Payments LLC aims to offer technology-driven merchant payments and financial services in the region.

The rollout will begin in six cities: Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco.

This followed the company's forecast of a 24% net income decrease for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

The robots are partially automated, with staff needed to start the machine and adjust settings.

The Tianfu Cup, launched in 2018, replaced international contests like Pwn2Own, where findings were shared with developers.

Board members recently met with Musk to discuss concerns over his divided attention.

This move strengthens Alphabet Inc.'s position in the digital advertising sector as generative AI grows in popularity.

The two-day gathering, which began on April 30, 2025 features speakers from major crypto firms and financial institutions.

This figure exceeded analysts' expectations of US$68.42 billion, according to LSEG data.

The company will build over 200 new delivery stations, cutting delivery times in half and creating around 170 jobs per site.

The first-quarter order intake of 132.2 million euros (US$150.5 million), driven by strong demand from Asia.

Rakuten currently employs 4,000 people in India, 90% of whom are technology professionals.

The second tool, "Slang Hang," teaches informal expressions by generating realistic conversations between native speakers.

The order, issued on April 29, 2025, follows a complaint from M Moser Design Associates in New Delhi.

Grindr is limiting the AI rollout to control costs and has cut per-user expenses by 50% in four months.

Huang pointed to China as a strong competitor in AI, citing Huawei’s progress in developing its own chips.

This could be the largest equity offering in Hong Kong in four years.

Xi's visit emphasized the city's ambition to become a global AI hub and its role in China's national strategy.

This move is part of its "Project Clover" initiative to store European user data within the continent.

The agreement is expected by mid-2025, with a rollout planned for the end of the year.