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Doctors get a virtual helping hand

[2018-12-15 07:17]

China's medical sector will grow to the size of 1 trillion yuan ($145 billion) within the next 20 years, and this growth will be fueled by not only an army of doctors and nurses, but also troves of data, according to experts in the field of artificial intelligence.

The indispensable tool for modern marketing

[2018-12-15 07:17]

Today's digital retail landscape has "spoiled" modern consumers who now have high expectations for a personalized shopping experience, and this means that marketers must improve customer interaction and meet these demands by tapping into artificial intelligence, according to industry experts.

Survey: Most executives in Asia don't fear AI and automation

[2018-12-15 07:17]

The majority of company executives in Asia view artificial intelligence and automation as opportunity instead of threat, despite their varying levels of willingness to embrace them, according to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit that was released in October.

Smart cities to bring smart solutions

[2018-12-14 08:07]

Smart cities promise to bring better lives, faster commutes, cleaner air and lower crime, all through the intelligent use of connected technology, said experts, and after huge investment in the sector, China is leading the way.

Samsung shifts tactics, as local firms dial up pressure

[2018-12-14 08:07]

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd says it has "come back to the battlefield", and will take on China's rising brands with a new youth-oriented strategy, as it seeks to reclaim lost sales in the world's largest smartphone market.

Nation's rental market expected to see solid growth by 2022

[2018-12-14 08:07]

As many as 750,000 new rental apartments will pop up in China's major six cities by the end of 2022, pushed on by favorable demographics, rising barriers to home ownership, supportive policies and an influx of capital, according to a new study.

Parents, schools instilling global outlook

[2018-12-14 08:07]

A younger generation of parents, who are well-educated and with global perspectives, are fueling the insatiable appetite for quality international education in China, according to a senior industry executive.

Equity investment rationalizes

[2018-12-14 08:07]

This year has been a turning point for the Chinese equity investment market, amid significant changes in the capital environment and related policies, said industry insiders.

Alipay upgrades facial-recognition system

[2018-12-14 08:07]

Mobile payment giant Alipay on Thursday announced a major upgrade to its 'Smile to Pay' service, aiming to make its facial-recognition process more accessible to merchants and customers.

Bank of China to expand lending to small businesses

[2018-12-14 08:07]

Bank of China Ltd signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce on Wednesday to further expand financing channels for private companies, especially small businesses, to expand their footprints globally.

Intelligent, connected cars hold keys to the future

[2018-12-13 07:18]

The Chinese government said it is paying great attention to the development of intelligent connected vehicles and considers the sector a vital way to ease the burden on transportation, energy consumption and environmental pollution, a top official said.

Internet-enabled driving era dawns

[2018-12-13 07:18]

Imagine when you're driving in the city and looking for an empty parking space, your internet-connected car finds an available spot and tells you where to go to park.

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