AgiBot leads global humanoid robot market with 44% share, shipping 8,400 units in H1 2026, outpacing Unitree Robotics amid pre-IPO race.
With A-level results day on August 13, experts offer guidance on navigating the university clearing process, including preparation, application strategies, and decision-making.
Chinese AI chip developer Moore Threads plans to list in Hong Kong after reporting a 147% jump in first-half revenue to 1.7 billion yuan, as the firm seeks fresh capital amid surging demand for home-grown computing power.
As university results day approaches, experts and students share essential advice on navigating the UCAS clearing process, preparing backup plans, contacting universities, and avoiding panic decisions.
Reddit is introducing 'Rules Hub,' an AI-driven moderation tool designed to replace traditional Automod features, while also shifting new third-party apps to its developer platform and planning further changes to old Reddit.
A Hong Kong fertility clinic employee is wanted by police for allegedly lying to cover up a mistake involving mixed-up embryo biopsy specimens. The Malaysian worker was interviewed, left Hong Kong, resigned, and is now on a wanted list for fraud.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced a three-stage plan for a 2028 stock market listing, focusing on internal control upgrades and compliance. This roadmap comes as the company faces multiple legal and regulatory issues, including a significant fine, a display error, and a bribery investigation.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced plans to apply for a preliminary listing review in 2027 and complete an initial public offering (IPO) in 2028. The exchange is reorganizing its business and upgrading internal controls, while facing past operational errors and ongoing audit issues with linked companies.
The public listing of Shanghai Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is viewed as a landmark precedent for China to experiment with a market-driven sports model. An industry expert believes this state-owned entity's consolidation of major international events will enhance the fan experience.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
A Colorado home listed for $215,280 has gone viral due to a Zillow listing requiring buyers to evict the current resident, Tori McMechan, who refuses to leave. The listing bans inspections, and the sale stems from a 15-year foreclosure dispute following her husband's death.
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based firm, announced its initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's Star Market next week, planning to sell 40.45 million shares. This move is part of a broader trend among Chinese robotics start-ups racing to go public amidst intense rivalry with US counterparts.
Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company formed from Celsius Mining's assets, saw its shares rise 26% to $62.90 in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at $2.8 billion.
Zhongji buys back shares to stabilize prices before Hong Kong IPO, amid risk of onshore stock decline impacting offshore listing success.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) debuts on Shanghai exchange with a 466% share price surge, achieving a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan, surpassing all mainland China onshore listings. The semiconductor firm's unprecedented trading volume exceeded 140 billion yuan, prompting regulatory meetings to address market stability concerns.
La capitalizzazione complessiva degli emittenti vigilati dalla Consob raggiunge il record di 1.209 miliardi di euro, con un aumento del 12,3% rispetto alla fine del 2025, nonostante il numero delle quotate scenda a 416. Le banche e la tecnologia sono i principali motori di questo aumento.
UNESCO added Lebanon's Beaufort Castle and the West Bank's Sebastia to its World Heritage in Danger list, citing ongoing Middle East conflicts and Israeli objections. Israel called the nominations "weaponization of cultural heritage" and denied Palestinian claims.
An unnamed Shanghai-based company aims for an IPO by year-end, driven by Beijing's semiconductor self-reliance initiative amidst ongoing US export controls.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced immediate reductions in market-capitalisation requirements for start-ups, international firms, and WVR companies, aiming to attract more innovative companies globally to list in Hong Kong.
Crypto exchange BitMEX accelerated derivative contract and spot pair delistings in July due to "insufficient trading interest," totaling 65 delistings. This comes as the platform announced its full cessation of exchange services on September 23, 2026, following a strategic review of its business and the broader crypto industry.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
The EU has adopted its 21st sanctions package, adding 48 individuals and 168 entities to its blacklist, bringing the total to 3,100. The measures, including asset freezes and travel bans, take effect immediately upon publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Shanghai is introducing measures to boost its technology sector, including dedicated funds for "choke point" technologies, new channels for offshore yuan investment via QFLP, and allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion firms to list on its tech board.
Micro-mobility firm Lime, which invested heavily in its global operations, faced significant debt and questions about its business model. Following its Nasdaq debut, the company cleared most of its debt, improved free cash flow, and is now focusing on profitability and market expansion.
