In other cities, midnight is a polite cough telling you it’s time to go home. In Shenzhen, it’s the moment the city leans in, winks, and says: “Sit down, this is where it gets interesting.” The malls roll down their shutters like a theatre ending its matinée show — and outside, the streets immediately start the late-night premiere, with a bigger cast, a...

Artificial intelligence is already advancing at a worrying pace. What if we don’t slam on the brakes? Experts explain what keeps them up at night   Artificial intelligence has progressed so rapidly in recent months that leading researchers have signed an open letter urging an immediate pause in its development, plus stronger regulation, due to their fears that the technology could...

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has released a new regulation on managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents. The rules, which will come into effect on November 1, 2025, aim to strengthen China’s defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. What the Regulation Covers The new rules define the scope of incidents that must be reported, who is responsible for...

The Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi was filled with brilliance, ambition, and sisterhood as the Futuremakers Women in Tech Nigeria Accelerator Programme (Cohort 6) hosted its graduation and final showcase ceremony. The event celebrated 12 exceptional female founders building technology-enabled solutions across multiple sectors in Nigeria , each demonstrating resilience, innovation, and a commitment...

In China, jobs are not always found on websites—they’re found through people. Foreigners who succeed here actively build networks. This means attending industry meetups, connecting with alumni, joining professional WeChat groups, and even showing up to local community events. One connection could open a door that online applications never will.