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Alibaba Cloud Opens Bailian Platform and Launches New Models with Moonshot and Minimax

Alibaba Dissolves Miaoya AI App Team, Focuses on E-commerce AI Strategy

Alibaba Cloud Launches Qwen Cloud AI Agent Service Model

Alibaba Cloud Unveils New AI Model Qwen3.7-Max and AI Chip Zhenwu M890

Pingtouge Unveils Zhenwu Chip Plan: V900/J900 to Launch Soon, Serving 400+ Clients

Taobao Tmall Launches 2026 Hong Kong 618, Introduces Next-Day Delivery and Return Services

Alibaba Cloud Launches Qwen3.7-MaX with Significant Performance Boosts

Fliggy Launches Hotel Merchant AI Assistant, Over 110k Hotels Join with 70% Efficiency Boost

Alibaba Cloud Launches 'Qwen Cloud', a New Service Platform Designed for AI Agents

Alibaba Unveils 128-GPU AI Server Based on Zhenwu M890

National subsidies increase for Tmall 618, adding 22 new categories

Alibaba Cloud Launches Next-Gen AI Chip Zhenwu M890

Alibaba holds Cloud Summit in Hangzhou, may release a major new AI model

Tencent Holdings released the Next Day Disclosure Report on share repurchase

J.P. Morgan maintains 'Buy' rating on Alibaba with a price target of $205

Goldman Sachs reiterates 'Buy' rating on Tencent, encouraged by progress in its AI strategy

Tencent, CATL, and others join a new climate coalition to boost carbon credit demand

Alibaba's Qwen Large Model to Receive a Major Upgrade

Profund Advisors LLC Reduces Stake in Alibaba

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Foreign-exchange reserves in Asia are declining as countries like the Philippines, India, and Indonesia spend to defend their currencies amid rising oil prices due to the Iran war. The Philippines' reserves fell 8.1% to $104 billion, India's by 5.2% to $691 billion, and Indonesia's by 3.8% to $146 billion. Central banks are intervening in currency markets, and policymakers are considering measures like raising interest rates and import tariffs to stabilize their economies and currencies.

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War turmoil saps Asian reserves with Philippines, India hit most

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $70 billion plan to enhance energy and digital infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific by 2035, with Southeast Asia being the primary beneficiary. The initiative includes a pan-Asia power grid and a digital highway to improve connectivity and lower costs. Countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are expected to receive the largest share of funding due to their infrastructure needs. ADB aims to integrate 20 gigawatts of renewable energy and link 22,000 circuit-kilometers of transmission lines by 2035.

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Asian Development Bank's $70 billion energy and digital infra push puts Southeast Asia center stage

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Asia-Pacific equity markets showed mixed performance on the 12th, with South Korea's Kospi retreating 2.3% from its peak. Major indices in China fell, while Taiwan and Japan saw gains. India’s Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex dropped, with reports suggesting the government is considering emergency measures to protect foreign exchange reserves amid rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict. No final decisions have been made yet regarding these measures.

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Asia Markets Mixed; S Korea Stocks Retreat 2.3% from Peak; Report Says India Mulls Emergency Steps to Protect FX Reserves

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Asia ETFs, particularly those linked to AI in Taiwan and South Korea, have surged by up to 239% over the past year, significantly outperforming U.S. benchmarks. The University of Michigan's $20 million investment in OpenAI is projected to yield $2 billion, marking a substantial gain for public endowments. Additionally, Alphabet is set to conduct its first yen bond sale to finance extensive AI infrastructure investments, contributing to a $700 billion industry expenditure.

- Taiwan and South Korea's AI-linked ETFs have experienced remarkable growth, soaring up to 239% in the past year, significantly surpassing U.S. benchmarks such as SPY and QQQ.  
- The University of Michigan's $20 million early investment in OpenAI is projected to yield $2 billion, marking one of the largest public endowment gains.  
- Alphabet is initiating its first Japanese yen bond sale to finance substantial AI infrastructure investments, contributing to a $700 billion industry expenditure.

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AI boom powers Asia ETFs, Michigan jackpot, Alphabet yen bonds

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Indian shares are expected to open lower due to rising U.S.-Iran tensions and increasing crude oil prices, with Brent crude futures climbing over 3% to nearly $105 a barrel. President Trump and Iran rejected each other's peace proposals, raising concerns about the ceasefire's stability. Asian markets showed mixed results, while U.S. stock futures fluctuated. The focus is also on an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting and U.S. inflation data. U.S. stocks rose on positive jobs data, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching record highs, while European stocks declined amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Indian Shares Seen Lower As Trump Rejects Iran's Response To Peace Deal

Emerging market stocks are hitting new highs, driven by Asian AI firms and Latin American commodity exporters.

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Governments in Asia are struggling to mitigate the economic impact of the energy crisis caused by the Iran war, leading to increased costs. The Asian Development Bank has revised its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific downward due to these disruptions.

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Analysis-Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war

Asian stocks approached record highs on May 4, buoyed by strong tech earnings, with MSCI’s Asian equities gauge rising 1.5%. South Korea and Taiwan's indexes surged over 3% amid renewed AI trade. The US dollar dipped against major currencies, while Brent crude fluctuated around $108 a barrel. Optimism grew after President Trump announced guidance for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, despite mixed signals from Iran. The S&P 500 also reached new highs, reflecting resilience in corporate earnings despite geopolitical tensions.

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Asian stocks near record high on tech corporate earnings as US dollar dips

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reported that rising fuel prices and inflation are impacting economies across Asia. The ADB's analysis indicates that these economic factors are affecting various sectors and may pose challenges to growth and stability in the region. The report emphasizes the necessity for strategic measures to mitigate these effects and enhance economic resilience.

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Asian Development Bank Reports Spillover Effects of Fuel Prices and Inflation in Asian Countries

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The Asia-Pacific region is facing an electricity supercycle due to rising energy demand driven by electrification and artificial intelligence. Geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events contribute to energy price volatility. With demand expected to grow over 5% annually until 2027, the existing energy systems are under structural strain, highlighting the need for grid modernization to ensure long-term energy security.

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