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Apple to expand applied research labs in Shanghai and Shenzhen as iPhone sales weaken in world’s largest smartphone market

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Apple is enlarging its applied research operations in mainland China, as the US technology giant’s iPhone sales slow in the world’s largest smartphone market amid increased competition from Huawei Technologies and other major domestic handset vendors. Cupertino, California-based Apple plans to expand its research centre in Shanghai to support all of its product lines and … Read more

The dark side of Japanese nightlife, Taiwan’s forgotten disco era, beach clubs in Bali: 6 weekend reads you may have missed

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From the Japanese vice clubs tricking women into sex work to why 2024 could be Southeast Asia’s year for tourism, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the … Read more

China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay ease the way for foreign travellers to make payments in world’s largest cashless society

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Alipay’s annual cumulative transaction limit for foreign visitors has also been increased to US$50,000, up from the previous US$10,000 limit, in line with a new People’s Bank of China policy, the group said. 02:40 How mobile payments impact people’s lives in China How mobile payments impact people’s lives in China Tencent on Thursday said foreign … Read more

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: Premier Li Qiang encourages Hong Kong to ‘play to its strengths’ as part of Greater Bay Area

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The session is part of the key annual meetings of the top legislature and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top advisory body, commonly known as the “two sessions”, or lianghui. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his work report at the opening session of the annual meeting for the National People’s Congress. Photo: … Read more

China’s Xi Jinping hails progress in integrating Hong Kong and Macau in speech ahead of Lunar New Year

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As he did in previous years, Xi mentioned Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Taiwan, in his speech. “We have actively supported the better integration of Hong Kong and Macau into the overall development of the country,” Xi said. Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) attends the Spring Festival gathering hosted by Premier Li Qiang … Read more

Apple’s China sales fall 13% in December quarter amid weak iPhone demand, increased competition from Huawei

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Apple reported a nearly 13 per cent drop in revenue from its Greater China region in the December quarter, a setback that chief executive Tim Cook shrugged off amid the US tech giant’s overall global growth and its steadfast confidence in the world’s biggest smartphone market over the long term. The Cupertino, California-based company on … Read more

K-pop boy band Enhypen dazzle 32,000 concert-goers in Macau with 3 nights of hits, Pikachu, and costume changes, as part of Fate world tour

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By Kwak Yeon-soo Minutes before Enhypen took the stage on January 26, the Galaxy Arena in Macau already resounded with the roars and ecstatic cheers of thousands of Engenes, as the group’s dedicated fans are known. The three sold-out shows held over the weekend drew a total of 32,000 fans from the city and overseas. … Read more

Macau’s ‘Philippine street’ and Anak Bakery are home away from home for local Filipino community

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In Macau, a Filipino bakery is still going strong after 20 years. While the price of its signature product hasn’t changed over the years, its customers have — with the shop now drawing more than just the city’s Filipino community, but also other locals and many tourists. Around the bakery, others have set up their … Read more

Can Beethoven, Bach and Mozart help iPhone sales in China? Apple to launch classical music app on mainland amid sluggish demand for its flagship product

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Apple will soon make its classical music app available in mainland China, expanding the US tech giant’s digital services offering in the world’s largest smartphone market where sales of the iPhone are seeing a deepening decline. The Apple Music Classical app, which was launched in most markets globally in March last year, will make its … Read more

China’s ‘king of software’, Wang Wenjing, steps down as president of enterprise management systems firm Yonyou amid mounting losses

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Veteran Yonyou executive Chen Qiangbin, 48, takes over as company president, with a focus on operations and management, according to the company. After joining Yonyou in 2000, Chen was involved in software development, sales and then served as general manager at the firm’s branch offices in Beijing, northern Hebei province and southwestern Sichuan province. Yonyou … Read more