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Kiwi Stories

Chinese stories

Underwater hotel coming to Great Barrier Reef

Visitors could soon sleep under the reef, as Queensland backs a GBP £1 million pontoon project expected to draw 160,000 more tourists a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 7th Jul 2019

Productivity

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Inflation

Top 10 Risks to the Global Economy

Global growth is expected to slow as US-China trade tensions, heavy debt burdens and fragile emerging markets weigh on the outlook.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Mar 2019

Construction

World’s first underground hotel opens in Shanghai

Visitors can now stay in a hotel carved into an abandoned Shanghai quarry, after decade-long construction overcame engineering setbacks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Energy efficient

China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced

Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Global Stories

Chinese stories

DataCentre infrastructure

IT spending impacted by Coronavirus and declining PC sales, IDC finds

IT spending to increase in 2020, but PC sales and Coronavirus disruption will impact overall growth, says IDC Black Books.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

Semiconductors

Computer vision tech market unchallenged by controversy

GlobalData reports that the global computer vision market will continue to head upwards, even in the face of fears around facial recognition.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Supply Chain

Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market

GlobalData outlines the ways that China's corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Telstra and Chayora announce strategic partnership, with target market of China

Telstra and Chayora announce a partnership to provide colocation and network services at a hyperscale campus in Tianjin, targeting China's growing tech market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020

Smart Home

China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise

China has granted 111 the prestigious National High-Tech Enterprise status, setting the stage for growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare tech sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2020

Data Analytics

Genomics company opens new data centre in mainland China

BlueBee launches a new data centre in mainland China, aiming to enhance its genomics data platform's global reach while complying with local regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

Partner Programmes

Alibaba Cloud brings on nine new partners

Alibaba Cloud partners with nine new companies to support their entry into the Chinese market through its Global China Gateway Program.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019

Unified Communications

Huawei: Aus should follow UK's “more intelligent” approach to 5G tech

Huawei Australia has released a statement pointing out a UK cross-party committee's findings that there is no need to ban Huawei's 5G technologies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Fintech

New partnership brings opportunities for China-UK fintech collaboration

A new partnership between London's Cass Business School and Chengdu's Jiaozi Fin-Tech Dreamworks offers fresh opportunities for China-UK fintech collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019

Marketing Technologies

AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019

Supply Chain

Alibaba Cloud opening up data centres & services for AU businesses

At its dedicated China Gateway Summit held in Sydney, Alibaba Cloud announced its new programme for Australian business partners and clients.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

EduTech

Education IoT market to be valued at US$11.3 billion by 2023

The IoT in education market is set to soar to USD $11.3 billion by 2023, driven by eLearning adoption and connected devices, despite security concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019