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<a href="/company/deepseek">DeepSeek</a> said its updated R1-0528 model cuts hallucinations and boosts performance in logic, math and coding. Released on May 29, the upgrade builds on the original R1, which <a href="https://kr-asia.com/deepseeks-r1-sparks-global-ai-upheaval-with-low-cost-brilliance">jolted the AI sector in January</a> with its capabilities and cost efficiency. DeepSeek claims the model now rivals <a href="/company/openai">OpenAI’s</a> o3 and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro.

FWD Group, backed by billionaire Richard Li, is seeking HKD 3.5 billion in a Hong Kong IPO by offering 91.3 million shares at HKD 38 each. Trading is set to begin on July 7, marking a long-awaited debut after a scrapped US listing in 2021 and multiple postponements. The deal is backed by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

<a href="/company/nvidia">Nvidia</a> CEO Jensen Huang said <a href="/industry/robotics">robotics</a> is the company’s next priority after chips. Speaking to shareholders, he outlined plans to power billions of autonomous systems, including self-driving cars and robotic factories, expanding Nvidia’s focus to cover virtual simulation, motion training, and real-world deployment, among other areas.

<a href="/company/tesla">Tesla's</a> robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas has revealed multiple issues, including erratic lane changes, abrupt stops, and unsafe alighting points, according to videos from riders. Despite the presence of safety monitors, the footage has drawn scrutiny from road safety experts and local officials. Tesla has not publicly addressed the incidents.

Koitake, a designer toy unit under Damai Entertainment (formerly Alibaba Pictures), has been shut down due to low revenue and limited market traction. The brand contributed just 2% of fiscal 2025 revenue for Hujing, <a href="/company/alibaba">Alibaba’s</a> rebranded digital media and entertainment division. The move aligns with a broader pivot toward live events and IP merchandising.

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Toy manufacturers in Chenghai, China’s largest plastic toy hub, are ramping up production to meet holiday demand. The district exported RMB 10.24 billion in toys last year and now reports rising overseas orders despite higher freight costs to Europe and South America. US shipping rates have eased but remain 30% above early-year contract levels.

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Koitake, the IP-driven toy unit under Alibaba’s Hujing business, has been phased out as the tech giant shifts its attention to higher-margin verticals.

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