Nike responded to online rumors that "Greater China will implement a four-day work system" said: It is a misunderstanding, Nike office employees have been implementing a 5-day work week, and the new hybrid work model means that office employees need to work in the office from Monday to Thursday, and can choose to work from home on Friday. (Interface)
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Great Wall Motor responded to the EU countervailing duty investigation: it will not slow down its overseas expansion, and has begun to rapidly promote the location of European plants
In response to the European Commission's decision to launch a countervailing investigation into pure electric manned vehicles imported from China, Great Wall Motor said that every company needs a fair and just trade environment, and Great Wall Motor will also respect the market rules of each region. "Great Wall Motor is rapidly promoting the site selection of its European plant and will not slow down its pace of going overseas." Great Wall Motor revealed that it has begun to rapidly promote the location of European plants, will launch more new energy models in Europe, accelerate the construction of European localized R&D teams, and introduce more new energy, intelligent technologies and resources into Europe. (Beijing News)
Goldman Sachs Asset Management completed the fourth tranche of US$4 billion infrastructure fund raising
36Kr learned that Goldman Sachs Asset Management announced that its fourth infrastructure fund successfully achieved its fundraising target. The fund successfully completed its US$4 billion fundraising target, the latest in a series of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's flagship funds focused on value-added and mid-market infrastructure investments, investing in value-added opportunities in the global energy transition, digital infrastructure, transportation logistics and social infrastructure.
Haidilao responded that the food delivery staff needs to have a master's degree: personnel writing typo
Haidilao publicly released a job posting, which said that it is recruiting vegetable delivery staff, with a monthly salary of 10,000-15,000, a requirement of 22-28 years old, and the education is 985 bachelor's degree or 211 master's degree or above in the national unified recruitment full-time recruitment, and the foreign bachelor's degree QS ranks in the top 200, or the master's degree QS ranks in the top 500. In this regard, Haidilao insiders said that Haidilao is indeed recruiting, but the personnel has a typo, and the position is a management trainee rather than a vegetable delivery clerk. (Sina Finance)
It is reported that MediaTek's new 5G flagship chip Dimensity 9400 is mass-produced one to two months ahead of schedule
According to Taiwan media reports, TSMC recently revealed in the French Conference that it has seen signs of inventory adjustment and improvement of two major applications such as PCs and mobile phones, and the news said that the new 5G flagship chip Dimensity 9400, which is a major customer MediaTek scheduled to come out in the second half of next year, is expected to enter the mass production stage as soon as February next year, one to two months earlier than in the past, OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi and other brand manufacturers will adopt. (CaiLian News)
iQIYI launches AI search
36Kr learned that iQIYI launched AI search, which for the first time applied generative AI technology to three search scenarios: character search, plot search, and star search. Up to now, there are more than 700,000 operating materials such as full-end generated AI video highlights, graphics and texts on iQIYI, covering tens of thousands of dramas, variety shows, etc.
Apple, which plans to upgrade artificial intelligence technology on iOS and Siri, has invested $1 billion
According to Apple Insider, Apple has begun investing $1 billion in generative AI in hopes of introducing more AI into its next-generation operating system. In addition to creating an internal chatbot called "Apple GPT," the company is keen to research how to add this technology to its products. John Gyanendra, Apple's senior vice president for artificial intelligence, and Craig Federighti, senior vice president of software engineering, are spearheading the effort. In Cook's team, they are known as the "executive sponsors" of generative AI-fueled. (Sina Finance)
Wang Chuanfu stepped down as the legal representative and chairman of BYD Lithium Battery Company, and He Long took over
36Kr learned that the Aiqicha App shows that recently, Shenzhen BYD Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. underwent industrial and commercial changes, and Wang Chuanfu stepped down as the legal representative and chairman, and He Long took over. The company was founded in June 1998 with a registered capital of 6.16 billion yuan, and its business scope includes research and development of household air conditioning products, import and export of goods and technology, car leasing, development of battery wiring harnesses, production and sales of lithium-ion batteries, etc. Shareholder information shows that the company is wholly owned by BYD Co., Ltd.
BeyonCa signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Investment and Strategic Cooperation with Saudi Investment Group AFG
36Kr learned that on October 20, smart electric vehicle brand BeyonCa signed a memorandum of understanding on investment and strategic cooperation with Saudi Arabia-based investment group Al Faisaliah Group Holding Company (AFG). On the same day, BeyonCa also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Q Auto, which has rich experience and resources in the automotive industry in the Middle East. Marwan Emile Faddoul, Chairman of Q Auto, said, "Through the cooperation with BeyonCa, we will establish a hub for China's electric vehicle industry in the Arab region. ”
Tsingtao Beer: The relevant malt has been all sealed, and the company's production and operation are normal
36Kr learned that Tsingtao Beer issued an announcement, and the company recently paid attention to the media's relevant reports on Tsingtao Brewery's third factory. Regarding relevant media reports, the company attaches great importance to it and reports to the public security organ as soon as possible. The public security organs have intervened in the investigation. The malt has been fully sealed. The company has also made a statement on Tsingtao Beer's official Weibo. At present, the company's production and operation are normal.
Samsung SDI will supply EV batteries to Hyundai from 2026
Samsung SDI said it has reached an electric vehicle battery supply agreement with Hyundai Motor Company for the first time. Samsung SDI will supply batteries for Hyundai's electric vehicles for the European market for a period of seven years from 2026 to 2032. (Interface)
Saudi Wealth Fund and Hyundai Motor agreed to build a car plant
Hyundai Motor has agreed to a deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to build a car assembly plant with an investment of more than $500 million to produce cars in Saudi Arabia with electric car maker Lucid Group. According to Park Jiwoo, an executive in Hyundai's exterior affairs team, Hyundai Motor may build an assembly facility in King Adbullah Economic City, near Jeddah, with an estimated annual production of 50,000 vehicles. At that time, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will hold a 70% stake in the joint venture, and Hyundai Motor will hold the remaining shares. (Sina Finance)
So far, the fastest chip running AI "Arctic" has been launched, and the speed and energy efficiency are more than 20 times higher than similar products
IBM recently launched a brain-like chip "North Pole", which runs image recognition algorithms driven by artificial intelligence 22 times faster than similar commercial chips and 25 times more energy efficient. The research paper was published in the October 19 issue of the journal Science. (Science and Technology Daily)