iPad Pro to gain an edge in tablet market

Despite shrinking shipments, Apple Inc launched a bigger version of its iPad on Thursday, positioning it as a product different from a tablet or a laptop.

New Apple of the eye

iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus

Apple launch fails to grasp core issue

Apple Inc's nothing-to-be-excited-about product rollout on Thursday made the world wonder if the electronics giant is losing its innovation power - and worse, its grasp of the Chinese market.

Tech giant unable to keep its secrets

It seems that just like Siri's hint, Apple's fanatics are definitely the kids who sneaked downstairs to open presents early, and I think, unsurprisingly, I am one of them.

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Contest broadens technological horizons in Kenya

Jane Charity grew up in an era when patriarchy was entrenched and society expected little from women and girls despite their exceptional talent.

Otis launches classes to guarantee safer escalator rides

Hao Yiran, 8, never thought that the safety class she volunteered to teach could be so meaningful. After several escalator-related incidents happened in China in recent years, she said it is important for kids to know where the stop buttons are.

Tencent lends helping hand to needy

Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd has launched a charitable initiative which is calling on people from across the country to donate to the needy.

Ellassay to purchase Laurel fashion brand

Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Co Ltd, the Guangdong-based high-end female clothing manufacturer, is hoping to buy a Hong Kong company which owns the rights to the German fashion brand, Laurel GMBH.

Japan store to use WeChat payments

Tencent Holdings Ltd is bringing its mobile payment services to Japan in a new push to tap into the growing purchasing power of Chinese outbound tourists.

Changing consumer preferences helping producers

Despite the slight decline in sheep meat imports during the first six months, demand has been rising steadily in China, with a growing cross section of consumers seeing it as an alternative to chicken and pork.

Livestock firm makes hay as sheep meat demand soars

When Yan Shuchun turned his hand to sheep meat production in 2012, the former senior financial services executive knew it would be a lot harder to make money.