TIME named him world's most influential 3 times, yet most people don't know Chinese titan Tencent's $63 billion boss - who is Ma Huateng?Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is the influential co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Tencent, a global tech conglomerate. Despite a low p...
21 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
China’s Meta backlash renders Manus model ‘officially dead’Beijing's order for Meta to unwind its $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for China's tech in...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech dealsChina has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus. This move signals increased risk for global investors in advanced tech firms link...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Chinese billionaire overhauls AI startup after warning on ManusFollowing Meta's Manus acquisition fallout, MiroMind founder Chen Tianqiao is implementing strict firewalls between his Chinese and US busi...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
How China block of AI deal could stop 'Singapore-washing'China has blocked Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, signaling a crackdown on "Singapore-washing." This move, aimed at pr...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
In blocking Meta-Manus’ $2 billion AI deal, China is trying to stem brain drainChina's NDRC has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI firm Manus, citing "laws and regulations." This move signals Beijing's intent ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Thursday Motivation by Jack Ma: 'Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be...'Jack Ma, Alibaba co-founder, faced many rejections before internet success. His quote "Never give up" reflects his belief in overcoming har...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Large AI firms hoovering maximum funding, not enough for smaller startups: Y Combinator’s Ankit GuptaAnkit Gupta spoke to ET ahead of the accelerator’s Startup School event in Bengaluru on April 18 — the first in India. In order to tap aspi...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: 'I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if...' Life lessons from Amazon founder and how did he use it?Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: Jeff Bezos once said in an interview that if you are trying to innovate or build something new, people may ...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
The coder 'village' at heart of China's latest AI frenzyHangzhou, a suburb of China, is emerging as a prominent AI hub, attracting entrepreneurs and tech talent with govt support and proximity to...
07 Jul, 2025, 08.22 PM IST
Chinese tech entrepreneurs keen to de-China as tensions with US soarAmid escalating US-Sino trade tensions, particularly after Washington slapped sanctions on telecom giant Huawei, some Chinese firms began s...
31 May, 2023, 10.06 AM IST
Jack Ma becomes a teacher again. Here's all about his latest jobJack Ma, the billionaire, has accepted a teaching post at a university in Hong Kong.
22 Apr, 2023, 05.55 PM IST
Why chatbots like ChatGPT weren't invented in ChinaJust a few years ago, China was on track to challenge U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. The balance of power was tilting in China'...
20 Feb, 2023, 08.57 AM IST
For China’s business elites, staying out of politics is no longer an optionBeijing has made it clear that it is serious about keeping important data within its borders while pressuring its tech elites, who are amon...
07 Jul, 2021, 10.32 AM IST
Meet Zhong Shanshan, a reclusive entrepreneur who became Asia's richest person with $85 bn worthHe became the first Chinese entrepreneur to enter Hurun's top-10 global rich list this year.
10 Mar, 2021, 05.32 PM IST
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Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng was addressing the Asian Chinese Entrepreneurs Summit in Singapore.
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