Bloomberg:
Analysis: global AI-related companies drove ~40% of benchmark convertible bond index returns in 2025, pushing the amount raised to $166.5B, the most since 2001  —  Companies around the world are issuing convertible bonds at the fastest pace in 24 years, as the development of artificial intelligence spurs a hunt for cheaper financing.

Hideaki Ryugen / Nikkei Asia:
Taiwan's data shows the US became its top export destination in 2025 over China, including Hong Kong, the first time since 1999, partly driven by AI tech demand  —  TAIPEI — Taiwan's exports to the U.S. exceeded its exports to China, including Hong Kong, for the first time in 26 years in 2025 …

Reuters:
China launches a probe into competition among online food delivery platforms, aiming to curb price wars that have contributed to deflationary economic pressures  —  China will investigate cutthroat competition among food delivery platforms operated by tech firms such as Meituan and Alibaba …

Bloomberg:
China releases draft guidelines for governing online personal data collection, open for public consultation amid privacy concerns and companies' data misuse  —  China has issued draft regulations for the governance of personal information collection from the internet and its use by applicants …

Microsoft Corporate Responsibility:
A look at the global AI adoption in 2025; use in the global north grew nearly twice as fast as the south; the UAE leads with 64% of working-age adults using AI  —  AI Diffusion Report 2025  —  Executive summary  —  Global adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the second half of 2025 …