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AI & Enterprise

Apple, Amazon, Microsoft roll out AI devices ahead of year-end shopping season

Apple, Amazon and Microsoft have introduced a string of consumer devices highlighting generative AI ahead of the year-end shopping season, from laptops to tablets and smart home hubs. The companies are trying to seed new hardware demand by pushing AI assistants into everyday use, but analysts say it is unclear whether AI alone will drive upgrades amid high prices and rising component costs. Subscription models and on-device AI processing are also in focus.

Telecommunications & Media

iPhone 18 Pro leads China\'s smartphone market

Apple\'s iPhone 18 Pro series is gaining traction in China as early sales rise in a sluggish smartphone market. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max sales in the first three days after launch rose 12 percent from a year earlier, helping Apple take a 33 percent sales share in China\'s smartphone market in the 38th week of 2026. Counterpoint Research cited delayed base-model availability, rising prices of Chinese premium phones and strong channel support.

Mobility

Tesla sets up Vietnam unit to take on VinFast, which dominates 92 percent of EV market

Tesla has set up a local unit in Vietnam, registering Tesla Motors Vietnam this month as it prepares to enter Southeast Asia’s largest electric vehicle market. Specific timing and business plans have not been disclosed. Local automaker VinFast dominates the market, supported by its charging and after-sales service network and an electric taxi affiliate. Analysts said Tesla may face challenges building distribution and service networks and proving charging convenience to consumers.