2 Jay Chou concert tickets sold by scalpers for 150,000, more than 70% of netizens support the real name of the concert
On July 18, tickets for Jay Chou's concert in Tianjin will be issued. According to the Damai platform, nearly 130,000 tickets were issued on Damai’s single platform for this concert in Tianjin, divided into four rounds. More than 5.2 million people marked "want to watch". After the actual ticket grabbing, it was found that all four rounds of ticketing were sold out within 30 seconds. While netizens complained that the tickets are not easy to grab, the scalpers have already sold the tickets to sky-high prices. Some scalpers said that the price of the first three rows of the infield was as high as 19,800 yuan. On a second-hand platform, someone even sold two joint tickets with a face price of 2,000 yuan at 150,000 yuan. On July 19, netizens heatedly discussed the situation of tickets for Jay Chou's concert. Some netizens said: "Are all the tickets in Xianyu?" "To grab tickets to Jay Chou's concert, the whole process of grabbing tickets is mainly a companion." According to the previous online poll "Is the real-name system for concerts a good thing?", among the 73,000 netizens who participated in the poll, more than 70% of the netizens support the real-name system for concerts. (Daily Economic News)
Metersbonwe takes all employees from Shanghai to Hangzhou
Recently, Metersbonwe issued an internal relocation announcement, taking all employees from Shanghai to Hangzhou. The relocation announcement sparked discussions among netizens: Is this a complete move away from Shanghai? Move to Hangzhou, make a comeback? It is reported that the general content of the relocation announcement is that the headquarters building of Meters Verbon will undergo functional upgrades and industrial function adjustments. All the staff of the Shanghai team moved to Zhoupu Fashion Industrial Park to work. Since the Zhoupu Fashion Industrial Park is still in the renovation stage, the team employees will move to the new office in Hangzhou in July. The relocation is temporary and lasts for about 3 months. (financial)
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Douyin builds its own distribution team to increase real-time retail business
It is learned from multiple independent sources that Douyin has formally formed a delivery team. The organizational structure of the delivery team has been adjusted in June. The newly formed delivery team belongs to the e-commerce business line of Douyin China, and Wang Xiao is responsible. Service President Zhu Shiyu. In this regard, the person in charge of the Douyin related team responded: This is false news that the delivery team has been formally established. Wang Xiao is the former person in charge of “Happiness” in the real estate sector of Byte. According to multiple people familiar with the matter, the delivery team mainly supports instant retail business, not takeaway delivery. (36 krypton)
Big company/big event
Nearly one-third of the space scientific research trip by the crew of Shenzhou 16 has been completed, and the out-of-cabin activities will be carried out in the near future
According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, since it successfully entered the space station complex on May 30, 2023, Beijing time, the crew of Shenzhou 16 astronauts have been working in orbit for 51 days. Nearly one-third of the work has been completed, and the various space science experiment (test) tasks undertaken have been steadily progressing, and will choose an opportunity to perform out-of-cabin activities in the near future. (CCTV News)
Changsha Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television denies that Disney has settled in Changsha
Recently, some citizens suggested that Changsha strive to introduce the third Disneyland in China and the second in the mainland to drive economic development. Changsha Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television replied: "Changsha Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television has always attached great importance to the investment promotion of high-quality theme park projects, but there is no plan for Disneyland to settle in Changsha and invest in the construction." "Your inquiry has given We have a good working idea, and our bureau will continue to increase investment in projects, pay close attention to and actively cooperate with relevant departments to negotiate with Disney projects, strive for the intention of future projects to settle in Changsha, and release relevant information to citizens and tourists in a timely manner.” (Xiaoxiang) morning newspaper)
Ping An Pratt & Whitney responds to rumors of layoffs: adjustments to some physical outlets will not have a major impact on company operations
In response to the recent market rumors about "layoffs", Ping An Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Lufax Holdings, responded that with the further focus of the strategy, the company has adjusted some physical outlets to concentrate resources and improve efficiency. This internal adjustment will not affect the company. The operation has a major impact, and the company's existing products, services, and customer rights will not be affected. The adjustment of customer rights in the areas involved will continue to be served by a professional team. (The Paper)
The average monthly salary of Evergrande employees dropped to 2,127 yuan
After falling into the debt crisis, salary cuts and layoffs have also become the fate that Evergrande employees cannot escape. The performance report shows that as of the end of June 2021, Evergrande had a total of 163,119 employees, paid a salary of 14.22 billion yuan, and an average salary of 87,053 yuan. By the end of June 2022, Evergrande had a total of 112,430 employees, a decrease of 50,689 from the same period last year. The salary paid was only 2.87 billion yuan, and the per capita salary was only 25,527 yuan. The average monthly salary in one year dropped from 7,254 yuan to 2,127 yuan. According to multiple media reports, starting from the second half of 2021, Evergrande Dadi City Company will suspend employees from work and only pay minimum wages. (Phoenix Network)
my country has built a total of over 2.93 million 5G base stations
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on July 19 that by the end of June 2023, my country had built a total of more than 2.93 million 5G base stations, and the total amount of telecommunication services increased by 17.1% year-on-year. wider. There are 676 million 5G mobile phone users, and more than 2.12 billion mobile Internet of Things terminal users. 5G is fully integrated into all walks of life, empowering the transformation and upgrading of the real economy. (Xinhua News Agency)
12306 Response Can I eat self-heating hot pot on the high-speed rail?
On July 17, a passenger reported eating a self-heating pot while taking the high-speed rail, but the flight attendant stopped him, saying that the smoke alarm might be triggered. This triggered discussions among netizens. Some people said that "it is impolite to eat food with a strong taste in a confined space", and some people combined their own experience and said that "self-heating pots can be used on high-speed rail". In this regard, 12306 responded: Passengers eat self-heating hot pot in the compartment, which produces a large amount of high-temperature smoke, which is prone to scalding passengers and may trigger the smoke alarm. Earlier, 12306 staff said that if passengers trigger the smoke alarm because of the self-heating pot, it may cause consequences such as train delays, so passengers are advised not to bring self-heating pots as much as possible. (financial)
It is reported that the cost of charging piles for new energy vehicles has nearly doubled, and currently only leading operators can make a profit
A few days ago, many sources indicated that the cost of charging piles for new energy vehicles has begun to rise sharply, and the charging piles of some energy brands have nearly doubled. According to a report by "Smart Electric Vehicle", the charging pile fees near Shanghai Hongqiao have risen considerably. In the same place and at the same time period, the price of charging piles used to be 1.15 yuan, but now it has risen to 2.15 yuan. The increase is as high as 87%. (Sina Technology)
BYD denies the report and criticizes employees to get off work
Recently, a picture of BYD's attendance data has been circulated on the Internet. In the picture, there are statistics of "the number of people who often leave work as soon as they arrive at the o'clock". Major car series or sub-brands of Tengshi, Yangwang, and Fangbao. According to the picture data, after-sales, international cooperation, and engineering institutes rank among the top three in terms of the number of off-duty workers. Later on July 19, BYD responded that the above content was "false" and that "the relevant content has been processed". (IT House)
Canadian Solar: plans to invest in the construction of photovoltaic industry chain expansion and supporting projects
Canadian Solar announced that it intends to invest in the expansion of the photovoltaic industry chain and supporting projects. The first phase of specific landing projects is the annual production of 20GW single crystal rods, 40GW single crystal crucible projects, and annual production of 10GW slices + 10GW batteries + 5GW modules + 5GW The new material project, the project plans a total investment of 14 billion yuan. (36 krypton)
More than half of British people support rejoining EU, record proportion of people think Brexit is wrong
Polls show that more than half of Britons support rejoining the European Union, the first time since the referendum voted to leave the bloc seven years ago that the number of people holding this view has exceeded 50%. According to the poll last week, some 51% of respondents said they would vote to allow the UK to become a member of the EU again, while 32% said they would support staying outside the bloc. Support for rejoining has risen by 11 percentage points since Brexit took effect in January 2021. Some 57 percent of Britons say voting to leave the EU in 2016 was a mistake, a record high. (Sina Finance)
To reduce the risk of cyber attacks, Google will ban some employees from using the Internet
According to reports, Google launched a pilot program on July 19, and some Google employees will start using desktop computers that are not connected to the Internet. The report quoted Google's internal materials as saying that the purpose of Google's implementation of the plan is to reduce the risk of cyber attacks. It is reported that the program initially selected more than 2,500 Google employees to participate, but after receiving some feedback, the company adjusted the pilot program to allow company employees to opt out and open the pilot program to volunteers. Google will ban some desktop computers from connecting to the Internet, but Google products such as Google Drive and Gmail can still be used normally. Additionally, some employees who need the internet to do their jobs are given special privileges, while others are not given root access, which means they won't be able to run administrative commands or perform things like software installations. (The Paper)
Microsoft's market value soars 1 trillion, setting an all-time high closing price record
On July 18, the software giant Microsoft once again stirred up the artificial intelligence (AI) market. The company announced that the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) AI assistant price was "expensive", but this pricing was warmly welcomed by investors. On March 18, it rose by as much as 6%, and its market value increased by 154 billion U.S. dollars (about 1.1 trillion yuan), which is more than the market value of Intel, Morgan Stanley, Honeywell and other 450 S&P 500 companies. need more. For Microsoft 365 Copilot users, this AI feature will significantly increase the average monthly cost of using Microsoft 365 Business Edition by 53% to 83%. (Phoenix Technology)
Mercedes-Benz recalls 32,000 imported cars, ESP has potential safety hazards
The Tianyancha App shows that on July 19, Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation. From now on, the recall period will be from June 14, 2021 to March 22, 2023. Some of the imported S-class and EQS cars during the period totaled 32,786. Due to software problems of the vehicles within the scope of this recall, the internal monitoring program of the electronic stability system (ESP) of the vehicle body may incorrectly determine a fault at the beginning of the driving cycle, resulting in limited functions of the vehicle dynamic control system and potential safety hazards. (36 krypton)
Gucci CEO Bizzarri will leave, Kering appoints group seniors to be in charge of transition
Marco Bizzarri, who has led Gucci since 2015, is leaving on Sept. 23 and Kering has appointed managing director Jean-François Palus. Palus is the new CEO and President of Gucci during the transition period. It is reported that this is part of the reorganization of the top management of the French luxury group, aiming to restore the momentum of its star brand. In recent quarters, Gucci's sales have lagged rivals such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. (Interface News)
Tesla applies for expansion of German factory: annual production of 1 million cars and expansion of battery factory
According to reports, an application document released by the German Ministry of Environment and Water Affairs on July 19 shows that Tesla has requested German local authorities to approve the expansion plan of its Berlin factory, including the construction of a water recycling facility and the expansion of battery pack production. facility. The application document shows that the expansion of Tesla's German factory will be carried out in three phases. Eventually, German factories will double their car production capacity to 1 million vehicles a year. Battery production capacity will reach 100 gigawatt hours per year. The filing also shows that the retrofit outlined in Tesla's Phase 1 application will begin operating in the first half of 2024. (Sina Technology)
Tesla launches 'solar charging' feature to provide owners with a personalized charging experience
Recently, Tesla officially launched a new "Charge on Solar" (solar charging) function to the United States and Canada, allowing Tesla owners to use only solar energy to charge their electric vehicles. Tesla owners need to update the Tesla App to version 4.22.5 or later, and there are also requirements for the software versions of the car and Powerwall. The owner sets the charging scheme for the vehicle in the "Charge on Solar" function. In addition, the app also provides a "charging appointment" function, allowing car owners to use more solar power to charge during the day and charge from the grid at night when energy costs are lower. (Financial Association)
Tata Group plans to set up a battery super factory in the UK, investing more than 4 billion pounds
Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, will build a 40GWh battery superfactory in the UK at an investment of more than £4bn, according to an emailed statement. The factory will provide e-mobility and renewable energy storage solutions to customers in the UK and Europe. Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors will be major customers for the plant, with supply expected to begin in 2026. (Interface News)
big company earnings
Bubble Mart: In the first half of 2023, net profit will increase by no less than 40% year-on-year
The "positive profit forecast" released by Bubble Mart shows that the company expects revenue growth in the first half of the year to be no less than 18%, and net profit to increase by no less than 40% year-on-year. For this performance fluctuation, Bubble Mart said that the main reasons are as follows: First, the continuous optimization of product costs, the newly launched product gross profit has increased, and the overall gross profit margin has improved; the second is the implementation of strict Expense control has improved the profitability of the company; thirdly, the efficiency of fund use has been improved, and the interest income of bank deposits has increased. (36 krypton)
Volvo Group's net sales in the second quarter amounted to SEK 140.8 billion, an increase of 18% year-on-year
The Volvo Group released its report for the second quarter of 2023, in which net sales in the second quarter increased by 18% to SEK 140.8 billion. Adjusted operating profit increased by SEK 8.0 billion to SEK 21.7 billion, corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 15.4% (previous year: 11.6%). (Interface News)
At the forefront of AI
China Literature publishes the industry's first large-scale model of online articles "Wenwen Miaobi"
In 2023, the first "Reading and Creation Conference" was held in Chengdu. At the press conference, China Literature announced a number of new and upgraded creation support measures, and released the first large-scale model "Reading Miaobi" in the domestic online literature industry and the application product "Writer Assistant Miaobi Edition" based on this large-scale model. Create a "new infrastructure" for writers including writer services, data operations, technical tools, etc. (36 krypton)
Meituan takes a stake in Zhipu AI, a large-scale model company
According to the Tianyancha App, recently, Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd., an affiliated company of the Chinese cognitive large-scale model platform Zhipu AI, underwent an industrial and commercial change. The shareholder added Tianjin Sankuai Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Meituan, and its registered capital increased from about 14.8069 million yuan. To about 16.5286 million RMB. Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd. was established in June 2019. The legal representative is Liu Debing. The business scope includes technical services, artificial intelligence basic software development, data processing and storage support services, technology intermediary services, etc. (36 krypton)
Wenxin Large Model 3.5 IDC technology evaluation scored 7 full marks
IDC's latest "AI Large-scale Model Technical Capability Assessment Report, 2023" shows that Baidu Wenxin Large-scale Model 3.5 scored 7 full marks in 12 indicators, ranked first in comprehensive score, algorithm model, and industry coverage. According to reports, Baidu has a self-developed deep learning platform Flying Paddle, which strongly supports the efficient training and reasoning of large models. The collaborative optimization of Flying Paddle and Wenxin has improved the model effect of the latest version of Wenxin Large Model 3.5 by 50%, increased the training speed by 2 times, and increased the inference speed by 30 times. (36 krypton)
Apple was revealed to be secretly researching AI tools, and its stock price soared to a record high
Apple is secretly working on AI tools that could compete with OpenAI, Google and others, but has yet to decide how to bring the technology to market. Inside sources say Apple has built a framework for creating large language models. Based on this platform called "Ajax", Apple also launched a chatbot service, which some engineers named "Apple GPT". The source, who did not want to be identified publicly, said that recently, Apple has made the advancement of AI a core mission, and multiple teams are working together on this project. Their work focuses on addressing the privacy concerns associated with the technology. Apple's shares rose 2.3 percent to a record $198.23. Meanwhile, shares in OpenAI partner and major investor Microsoft (MSFT.US ) fell about 1%. (financial)
McKinsey announces partnership with AI startup Cohere to provide clients with AI solutions
Consulting giant McKinsey said it has entered into a partnership with artificial intelligence startup Cohere to provide artificial intelligence solutions to its corporate clients. This is the first time the company has announced a partnership with a large language model provider. McKinsey joins other global consulting firms in the global AI craze sparked by ChatGPT. Together, the two companies said they have served companies in industries ranging from financial services to retail, but did not name them. (Sina Technology)
OpenAI spends $5 million to partner with local US news organizations
According to reports, OpenAI, a startup backed by Microsoft, has partnered with the American Journalism Project (AJP) to provide $5 million to support AJP and use AI technology to assist local journalism. In addition to the above commitments, OpenAI also provides a credit line of up to US$5 million to the non-profit organization AJP and other related organizations, which can be used for ChatGPT technology. AJP will use OpenAI funding to build a studio to help local news sites use OpenAI technology. Part of the funding will be allocated to about 10 institutions to advance pilots and experiments related to AI applications. (Sina Technology)
Meta releases Llama 2 model, cooperates with Microsoft and Qualcomm
After half a year, Meta AI released the latest generation of open source large model Llama 2 on July 18. Compared with Llama 1 released in February this year, the token used for training has doubled to 2 trillion. At the same time, Llama 2 has also doubled the most important context length limit for using large models. Llama 2 includes models with 7 billion, 13 billion and 70 billion parameters. Meta also announced on July 18 that it will cooperate with Microsoft's cloud service Azure to launch cloud services based on the Llama 2 model to developers around the world. In addition, Meta also announced with Qualcomm that Llama 2 will be able to run on Qualcomm chips, breaking the monopoly of Nvidia and AMD processors on the AI industry in the market. (Financial Association)
Investment and Financing
Continue to be optimistic about Southeast Asia, Lazada received another US$845 million capital injection from Ali
According to a document released by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore, Lazada, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, received a capital injection of US$845 million (approximately RMB 6.1 billion) from Alibaba. This is the second time Lazada has received Ali’s capital injection since Ali announced organizational changes and established the Ali International Digital Business Group in March this year. It is understood that after the capital injection, Lazada will continue to increase support for local merchants in Southeast Asia to further enhance consumer experience. (36 krypton)
Cross-border e-commerce after-sales operation service provider "Yugong Technology" completed nearly 10 million yuan Pre-A round of financing
Cross-border e-commerce after-sales operation service provider "Yugong Technology" recently announced that it has completed the Pre-A round of financing of nearly 10 million yuan from old shareholders, with TSN Capital acting as the exclusive financial advisor. According to reports, this round of funds is mainly used for marketing, model training and product iteration. (36 krypton)
cool product
BYD Zhengzhou's first debut model Haibao DM-i rolls off production line
On July 19, at BYD's Zhengzhou base, BYD Ocean's new-generation mainstream medium-sized sedan Seal DM-i officially rolled off the production line. This is also the first new model launched after BYD settled in Zhengzhou. The relevant person in charge of BYD said that this model has two characteristics of new energy and youth, and strives to become the first choice model for the audience of this series of cars. (Dahe Money Cube)
The first self-developed model iC1 is scheduled to be officially launched on August 2
The Qianchen iC1 media tasting meeting of the intelligent networked electric light truck was held in Shanghai. Qianchen's first fully self-developed model iC1 made its public debut in the final mass production image. The model is scheduled to be officially launched on August 2. According to reports, the length, width, and height of Qianchen iC1 are: 5995/2180/3120mm, the battery power is 85.4kWh, and the cruising range under comprehensive working conditions is more than 255 kilometers. Innovative Technology. (36 krypton)
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