Listed firms’ R&D focus shows how innovation boosts Chinese brands’ global edge
Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GT The half-year earnings reports released by Chinese listed companies recently show a trend – they are increasing research and development (R&D) spending amid the country’s emphasis on…
What Is Research and Development (R&D)?
What Is Research and Development (R&D)? Research and development (R&D) is the series of activities that companies undertake to innovate. It’s often the first stage in the development process that…
Canadian government invests over $1 million to scale up AI-driven tech at NORCAT
The Northern Centre for Advanced Technology, (NORCAT), a non-profit organization in Sudbury, Ontario, that provides skilled labour training for the mining and other industries has announced a C$1.05 million ($760,000)…
South Korea allocates record high 35.3 tln won for R&D in 2026
The decision was reached at a meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology chaired by President Lee Jae Myung, with details set to be submitted to the…
Gov’t allocates record $25.3 billion to national R&D next year, AI gets steepest funding boost
President Lee Jae Myung speaks at the first full session of the Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology at the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul, on Aug. 22.…
Unlocking High-Conviction Opportunities in Tech’s Next Frontier
The global technology sector is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) dominance. At the heart of this transformation lies a critical metric: capital…