As AI agents enter workplace, Workday advocates human-centered management

Workday, a leading enterprise human resources and finance cloud platform, is marking its third year in Taiwan. Workday Taiwan country manager Bond Hui cited recent survey results as showing that most Taiwanese companies are eager to embrace AI agents. However, he cautioned that AI applications may also increase employee stress and reduce critical thinking. He recommends that enterprises continue to prioritize human-centered approaches and consider how humans and machines can collaborate effectively.

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Xiaomi vs. Gree: How a US$140m bet turned into China’s biggest appliance showdown

In 2013, at China’s Annual Economic Person of the Year awards, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun publicly wagered with Gree Electric Appliances chairwoman Dong Mingzhu that if Xiaomi’s revenue topped Gree’s within five years, she would pay him CNY1 billion (US$139.8 million). Back then, Gree dominated China’s air-conditioning sector, and Dong accepted the bet with characteristic confidence.

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Chinese ODM Huaqin reports soaring sales, profit gains; cash flow risks underline expansion

China-based IT manufacturer Huaqin Technology delivered rapid growth in the first half of 2025, with revenue more than doubling and profits rising sharply, underscoring its widening footprint across smart devices, computing, and emerging technologies. Yet the strong top-line performance was offset by a sharp cash flow decline, raising concerns about underlying financial stability.

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Smart finance in action: How E.Sun deploys AI to combat fraud and boost banking efficiency

Facing increasingly complex fraud and financial risks, the banking industry is actively integrating AI technologies. At a technology forum held on August 27 in Taipei, Jyh-Shing Roger Jang, Chief Technology Officer of E.Sun Financial Holding Company (E.Sun FHC), delivered a keynote on “AI Opens a New Chapter in Smart Finance,” revealing how E.Sun internally coordinates multiple departments to implement AI across various financial scenarios.

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