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SCI & TECHAug 7China Robotics Revolution Goes Global , and Thailand Is Already Inside the Supply ChainChina's robotics revolution is expanding globally, with Thailand already integrated into its supply chain. This indicates a significant development in global technology and manufacturing.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
SCI & TECHAug 6China’s AI AccelerationWashington isn’t sure how to counter Chinese technological advancements.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 6Coded for glamour and glory, AI make-up arm steals the show in Hong Kong hackathonImagine a woman sitting at her vanity as a robotic arm reaches across the table, picks up her lipstick, and applies it to her lips while running through her morning schedule. Meet Iron Bestie, a personalised make-up assistant that just snatched top honours at what organisers billed as Hong Kong’s first physical artificial intelligence hackathon, beating more than 160 global competitors in an intense 48-hour hardware-meets-software sprint this week. Powered by vision-language models and voice...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6China Focus : Twin AI satellites fast - track China global space partnershipsChina is using twin AI satellites to accelerate its global space partnerships. This highlights advancements in its space technology and international collaboration efforts.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 6South Korean biotech bets on donated human fat product to fix ‘Ozempic face’“Ozempic face” could spawn the next K-beauty craze. South Korean biotech L&C Bio plans to launch an injectable skin booster made from donated human fat to restore lost facial volume, betting demand for cosmetic fixes tied to blockbuster weight-loss drugs will drive its next phase of growth. L&C – which pioneered the use of donated human tissue in K-beauty skin boosters – developed the technology about five years ago, CEO Lee Whan Chul said in an interview. The company holds patents on the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 6The Great Solar Wall: China doubles down on its ambitious effort to tame desertsFollowing in the footprints of its ambitious Great Green Wall, China is leaning into a solar-powered pivot as part of its decades-long effort to tackle desertification in the arid north. The expanding Great Solar Wall initiative, centred in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, could help to power China’s economic hubs as the country accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels. Transforming the desert into solar power hubs could generate clean energy while at the same time halting...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 5China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotageSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 5China’s AI revenue projected to reach US$13b on breakthroughs, adoption: Goldman SachsRising cost efficiency and rapidly advancing capabilities from players like DeepSeek and MiniMax have prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its run-rate revenue forecast for China’s artificial intelligence model market by 30 per cent to US$13 billion. In a research note published on Monday, the US investment bank boosted its year-end annualised recurring revenue (ARR) projection for mainland Chinese AI models from US$10 billion, citing aggressive price cuts, technical breakthroughs and accelerating...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 5Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sitesHong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites, with plans to add artificial intelligence (AI) to identify offenders. Since the total construction site smoking ban took effect on July 17, about 1,400 have been inspected as of Tuesday, according to Wan Chi-ping, assistant commissioner for labour. Authorities issued 39 fixed-penalty notices and 11 improvement notices to contractors, while two cases...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 5Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heatThe glass door closes, and a curtain of cool air spills over your head, neck and shoulders, delivering instant relief from the punishing summer heat. This is what it is like to chill in the Do Hiemon Box, an oversized stainless-steel refrigerator that looks big enough to fit a human being, because that is exactly what it is designed to do. Trusco Nakayama has sold about 200 of the 1.5 million yen (US$9,500) booths to steel mills, construction sites, golf courses, universities and leisure...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 4The Robot Supply Chain Comes to Thailand : Inside China Humanoid Push into the EECThe robot supply chain, particularly for humanoids from China, is expanding into Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and international technology investment.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
SCI & TECHAug 4South Korea Ends AI Music Copyright Ban With Disclosure - First Registration StandardSouth Korea has lifted its ban on AI music copyright, implementing a disclosure-first registration standard. This policy change impacts the regulation of AI-generated content and intellectual property.techtimes.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 4China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputesChinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax has open-sourced its new H3 video model but imposed licensing conditions on users in major overseas markets including the US and European Union, underscoring the copyright challenges in generative video AI. After the Shanghai-based company released the model’s weights to developers on Monday, users found that the licence restricted free access in the US, EU, UK and South Korea. The weights – the underlying parameters that encode its intelligence –...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 4Suikoden STAR LEAP launches this month in JapanA new game titled Suikoden STAR LEAP is scheduled to launch this month in Japan. This marks a new release in the gaming industry for the region.nichegamer.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 3Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open modelsHugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said Chinese AI models could catch up to the U.S. as soon as this year.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 3China desert - control expertise contributes to solutions for a global challengeChina's expertise in desert control is contributing to solutions for a global environmental challenge. This highlights efforts to combat desertification on an international scale.heraldglobe.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 3China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovationChina has revised regulations on the protection of chip design, a critical move to push for tech self-sufficiency amid US export controls. Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to promulgate the revised rules on the protection of layout designs of integrated circuits, Xinhua reported on Monday. The new rules will take effect on October 15. The revision clarified financial penalties for infringement as well as licensing, transfer and co-ownership rights, aiming to accelerate the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM): An Unmatched Technological Lead in SemiconductorsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) maintains an unparalleled technological advantage within the semiconductor industry. This highlights its leading position in a vital global sector.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 3China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon ValleyChinese AI company DeepSeek is inviting open-source developers to test its upcoming “harness” – software designed to turn large language models (LLMs) into AI agents – accelerating a push into agentic tech as DeepSeek’s latest V4 Flash model sends another cost-efficiency shock wave through Silicon Valley. The Hangzhou-based firm was looking for open-source project developers to join beta testing for DeepSeek Harness, according to a social media post on Saturday by Cui Tianyi, who leads the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3From User Acquisition to Capital Velocity : PhotonPay Showcases Next - Gen Financial OS at ChinaJoy 2026PhotonPay is showcasing its next-generation financial operating system, designed to enhance user acquisition and capital velocity, at the ChinaJoy 2026 event. This highlights advancements in financial technology and its presentation at an industry exhibition.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHAug 3Will AI healthcare be China’s new global growth engine?Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare for hundreds of millions of people in China. AI-powered apps help them manage their health and seek care, while others help doctors better diagnose and treat their patients. AI analysis of routine scans detects cancers and other conditions physicians might have missed. Personalised cancer vaccines built on AI analysis will soon begin rolling off production lines in China. The country’s leading tech companies have poured resources into...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3How a Xinjiang weed could reduce China’s reliance on Southeast Asian rubberChinese scientists have turned a dandelion-like weed into natural rubber, a step that could help cut China’s heavy reliance on imported rubber. Growing on the salty, alkaline shores at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the plant looks much like an ordinary weed, with small yellow flowers and fluffy seeds. But when its root is broken, it oozes a milky fluid that is natural rubber. The weed is known as the rubber dandelion, or Taraxacum kok-saghyz. Last...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in ShanghaiChina’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus. Derived from the standard C919 platform, the specialised variant features a shortened fuselage and enhanced systems engineered for operations in high-altitude regions, the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily reported on Monday. The plane will undergo comprehensive...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Who watching the machines ?-- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review raises questions about oversight and control of machines, likely referring to artificial intelligence or automation.bjreview.com.cn · China