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Taobao Malaysia Kicks Off 11.11 Sale, First Time in Both Chinese and English

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2 years ago

October 18, 2024

Exciting early-bird perks await new and existing Malaysian users

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The highly-anticipated Taobao 11.11 Sale (“11.11”) is back, set to be bigger and more inclusive for Malaysian consumers. With the theme “Shop As Far As You Can Think,” this year’s festival promises attractive offers and an unparalleled shopping experience made even more accessible through Taobao’s beta English Interface, introduced in September to complement the Chinese version.

Starting from 21 October, 8pm, Malaysian shoppers can indulge in a month-long celebration of exciting promotions, enticing instant discounts and chances to grab daily free shipping vouchers worth RM21, discovering exceptional bargains on a wide range of products across participating brands and merchants, from home essentials and fashion items to electronics accessories and more.

Jess Lew, Country Manager for Tmall Taobao World, Malaysia, said, “We are thrilled to bring Taobao’s 11.11 Sale back to Malaysian consumers and enhance it to be bigger and better than ever. Our commitment is to create a shopping experience that is not only enjoyable but also tailored to the unique needs of local shoppers. With the beta English Interface now available, it has never been easier for everyone in Malaysia to immerse themselves in the excitement of this global shopping festival and discover all that Taobao has to offer.”

The festival kicks off with an early first sales window, running from 20:00:00 on 21 October to 23:59:59 on 24 October 2024, allowing shoppers ample time to check out their shopping cart items to enjoy early-bird 11.11 savings and early arrivals. The second phase will then follow, starting from 20:00:00 on 31 October and running until 23:59:59 on 11 November, where consumers enjoy extended promotional offers to secure their ideal products for the upcoming Christmas and Chinese New Year seasons.

Malaysia was one of the only two markets, alongside Singapore, where Taobao has rolled out a beta English Interface. Featuring artificial intelligence (AI)-powered translations, the new interface aims to bridge language barriers and provide non-Chinese-speaking Malaysian users with the opportunity to enjoy the platform’s diverse offerings in a seamless, user-friendly experience.

“We hope more Malaysian users will leverage this opportunity to shop for anything that comes to mind during this 11.11. Coupled with free shipping, shoppers can have their parcels delivered to their doorsteps in as fast as one week with our robust end-to-end logistics infrastructure,” added Lew.

To mark this year’s 11.11, Taobao Malaysia has curated a series of attractive promotions designed to give Malaysian consumers more ways to save:

Everyday Free Shipping: Stand a chance to grab free shipping vouchers daily at 10am worth RMB35 (equivalent to RM21) throughout the 11.11 period with no minimum spend.Buy More, Save More: Get a platform-wide discount of RMB50 for every RMB300 spent (equivalent to RM29 off for every RM170 spent).Surprise Instant Discounts: Check out daily at 8pm from 21 to 24 October to unlock an instant discount of up to RM300.Daily Promo Codes: Stand a chance to snag promo codes worth up to RMB111 (equivalent to RM66), released daily at 9pm on Taobao Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram.New User Perks: New Taobao app users can claim exclusive benefits worth up to RM90, including:3 x Free shipping vouchers worth RMB105 (equivalent to RM65) in totalRMB30 off with a minimum spend of RMB31 (equivalent to RM18 off with a minimum spend of RM19)Service fee waiver of up to RMB15 (equivalent to RM10)Free return on first order (for West Malaysia only)

Additionally, Taobao Malaysia users making purchases with one of the following credit cards provided by third-party financial institutions can enjoy an instant discount of up to RM80 during the selected promotional periods:

31 October to 3 November; 10 to 11 November, 8PMCIMB: RM25 off with a minimum spend of RM180RHB: RM38 off with a minimum spend of RM250 OR RM50 off with a minimum spend of RM500PBB: RM30 off with a minimum spend of RM300 OR RM80 off with a minimum spend of RM600

Only on 31 October, 10AMRHB: RM25 off with a minimum spend of RM250

Only on 8 November, 10AMPBB: RM20 off with a minimum spend of RM200

The Taobao app is available to download for FREE on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For more details on Taobao Malaysia’s 11.11 promotions, please stay tuned for updates on the Taobao Malaysia Facebook, Instagram and TikTok social media channels or visit the Taobao app.

* The platform rules will prevail over the specific promotion details.

About Taobao Malaysia
Taobao Malaysia aims to facilitate convenient shopping on Taobao and Tmall for consumers in Malaysia. Through the Taobao app, Malaysian shoppers can access billions of products, complete with logistics, payment and other services and offers tailored to their individual market needs. Taobao Malaysia is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

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From China Mobile’s Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of “Calling + AI” by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

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July 25, 2026

BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, 2026, China Mobile announced a comprehensive upgrade to its traditional calling services, ushering in a next-generation calling experience defined by HD, intelligence, and security. This milestone not only marks a major leap in telecommunication innovation but also reflects a global, inevitable shift: the transformation of basic communication into intelligent, inclusive services.

Breaking Experience Barriers and Redefining the Paradigm of Basic Calling

Overcoming the limitations of traditional, voice-only interactions, China Mobile has leveraged its mature VoLTE/VoNR network foundation to deeply integrate AI models with HD audio and video capabilities. Without requiring users to change their phones or SIM cards, seven core AI functions are now seamlessly embedded into the native dialer interface.

These upgrades include Live Captions bridge communication gaps for the elderly and hearing-impaired; HD video calls and AI noise reduction create a crystal-clear, immersive calling experience; AI anti-fraud intercepts high-risk calls in real time to safeguard users’ assets. Furthermore, the introduction of Data Channel (DC) technology and visual call menus transforms standard calls into agile, interactive service windows, enabling multi-party collaboration and seamless business transactions directly within the call. Through this initiative, China Mobile has successfully evolved traditional calls from a mere voice pipeline into a secure, integrated information hub.

“Calling + AI” Becomes a Strategic Consensus Among Global Leading Operators

From a global perspective, China Mobile’s call upgrade is not an isolated milestone, but a microcosm of the global telecommunications industry’s broader transformation. Throughout 2026, major operators worldwide are accelerating the commercial deployment of “Calling + AI” solutions:

Deutsche Telekom launched Magenta AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance calling across all scenarios;T-Mobile US introduced a network-side, real-time translation service covering over 80 languages, effectively breaking down cross-border communication barriers;Saudi stc rolled out English-Arabic bilingual simultaneous interpretation, which has now entered large-scale commercial trials;South Korea’s LG U+ launched its ixi-O intelligent calling assistant, shifting the user experience from passive responses to proactive smart interactions and earning three prestigious GLOMO industry awards.

The synchronized efforts of these global leaders confirm that basic calling services have officially entered a new era of AI integration. Deeply empowered by artificial intelligence, “Calling + AI” has become the definitive blueprint for the intelligent transformation of the global telecommunications industry. As operators continue to refine these native capabilities, the traditional voice network is poised to reclaim its position as the most secure, ubiquitous, and valuable entry point in the AI era.

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Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China

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5 hours ago

July 25, 2026

SINGAPORE, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) today announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China.

Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision’s requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry.

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026).

The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link below:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Trip.com Group Limited
Email: iremail@trip.com

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NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

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6 hours ago

July 25, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.

This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.

“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.”

AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators

NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

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