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 Huawei Director State : China's Domestic Computing Power Can Basically Solve the US "Choke Point" Problem Huawei director and Quality Process IT President Tao Jingwen stated at the 4th 828 B2B Enterprise Festival that China's domestic computing power can basically solve the US "choke point" problem. China also has a group of excellent large model companies like DeepSeek, and the competitiveness of large models is no less than that of the US. Tao Jingwen pointed out that hardware companies led by Huawei should basically be able to solve the US choke point problem against China in terms of computing power. He said that China has the world's richest real economy and business scenarios, as well as the most complete data accumulation. If efforts are made correctly, it will definitely surpass the US in artificial intelligence applications. Tao Jingwen also revealed that Huawei has built an ecosystem completely independent of the US, from computing power, data...

  The UAE warns companies to keep tax records for 7 years or face penalties The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the UAE has warned companies to keep tax records for seven years or face fines. According to the Free Trade Agreement , these records will facilitate authorities in verifying the income of taxpayers. Depending on the nature of the business, the tax documents that companies need to keep may vary, but companies must retain the following basic records: Records of all transactions during the tax period Details of assets, including purchase and disposal of assets Liability records Information on shares held at the end of the tax period The FTA emphasized that for tax-exempt companies , records must be kept according to the exemption basis to prove their exempt status.

 # ImmigrationNews : Japan Plans to Tighten Visa Application Requirements for Foreign Entrepreneurs A Japanese government document shows that authorities plan to implement stricter visa application requirements for foreign entrepreneurs , raising the minimum capital requirement fivefold to 30 million yen (about $192,400) and requiring applicants to employ at least one full-time employee in Japan. The stricter regulations come after the ruling coalition lost its majority in July's upper house election , when an anti-immigration party gained support. Reuters cited a draft document released by Japan's Ministry of Justice on Tuesday ( August 26 ), saying the government will seek public comment until September 24 before implementing the reforms in October . The new " Business Manager Visa " allows foreigners to establish and manage businesses in Japan, offering long-term residency for up to five years, renewable, and naturalization for family members . Previously, ...

  UAE : Use Untrusted Free WiFi with Caution, Over 12,000 Cyber Intrusions Occurred This Year Abu Dhabi , Emirates News Agency , August 24, 2025 – The UAE Government Cybersecurity Committee issued a warning on the 24th, reminding the public to be cautious when using untrusted open free WiFi networks, stating that such networks pose serious security risks. Statistics show that more than 12,000 cyber intrusion incidents through such networks have occurred in the UAE this year. The committee pointed out that this number accounts for about 35% of the total cyberattacks suffered by the UAE, indicating that hackers and cyber intruders are using these networks as effective tools to steal user passwords, banking information, and personal data. The committee emphasized that unsafe use of untrusted open free WiFi networks may directly lead to the leakage of users' personal and financial information, so advanced protective measures must be taken, especially the use of trusted VPN application...

 76-year-old man dies meeting online female friend; the object of his affection was actually AI In March this year, 76-year-old Ong Bandu packed his bags and told his wife he was going to New York to meet a woman who made his heart race. At the time, his family thought it was a scam. But in reality, they didn't know that the "woman" Ong Bandu had fallen for was actually a chatbot. A few days later, Ong Bandu fell and died during the trip. According to a comprehensive investigation by Reuters , this retiree from New Jersey was unknowingly flirting with an AI named " Billy ." Billy is a chatbot on Facebook Messenger designed to mimic everyday human conversations. Before leaving, Ong Bandu's wife begged him not to go. His phone was hidden by his daughter. His son even called the police, but to no avail. A few hours later, his location showed he was at a nearby hospital, where he had collapsed and suffered severe head and neck injuries and never woke up again. ...

 Public and private schools and kindergartens in the UAE which are following  the Ministry of Education's curriculum system are now preparing to welcome the start of the 2025-2026 new school year on Monday, August 25. More than one million students are about to return to campus, including over 25,000 new students entering public schools for the first time. With all teaching staff having fully returned to work last week, schools have completed their final preparations before the start of the term. The Ministry of Education's professional development program held before the start of school attracted more than 23,000 teachers and administrative staff. The program provided approximately 170 hours of training through 110 specialized workshops, covering teachers, educational administrators, and support staff. These initiatives are an important part of the Ministry's strategy to enhance the professional competence of staff and improve the quality of educational practices. The UAE ...

  UAE Students Prefer European Universities In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift among UAE high school students in their choice of countries for university studies abroad. While the UK, the US, or Australia were previously the most popular options, an increasing number of students are now choosing Europe, especially countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Italy, or Spain . Multiple factors influence this decision: study costs, geopolitical situations , job market opportunities, and cultural proximity all play a role. Why are students no longer choosing traditional destination countries? Funding education is becoming a major challenge for families worldwide, even in wealthy countries like the UAE. Although universities in the US and UK offer world-class education, tuition and living expenses are often several times higher than those in European universities. Additionally, political instability, stricter visa and immigration regulations , and limited employm...