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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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Amigos founder Liu Fang says he isn’t chasing moonshots, only moving fast to get robots into real-world use.

Xiaomi’s former smart driving chief is building Amigos, a rising force in robotics

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Malaysia’s ArmourZero and FeedMe raise funding, Accelerating Asia backs eight startups in 12th cohort, latest China investments, and more

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

The Shenzhen-based startup’s first product is an exploration camera inspired by the “One Hundred Thousand Whys” encyclopedia series.

KidoAI reimagines children’s learning with interactive AI-driven hardware

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

Ocean Engine has been folded into Douyin E-commerce as part of the move.

Douyin reshapes strategy to cut merchant costs as GMV grows

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Smaller players are launching affordable models in a fight for survival amid an overcapacity struggle.

China's automotive price war rages on despite regulatory crackdown

China&#8217;s automotive price war rages on despite regulatory crackdown

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After another cash infusion, the onus is on the EV maker to prove it can turn a profit.

Why investors keep backing Nio despite RMB 100 billion in losses

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

The incident adds reputational pressure at a time when the brand is already contending with slowing growth.

Arc'teryx faces backlash in China after fireworks stunt in Tibet

Arc&#8217;teryx faces backlash in China after fireworks stunt in Tibet

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

AI Infrastructure

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Wang Zhan steps in as co-CEO, betting on Sunrise to develop chips that can take on Nvidia.

Baidu veteran joins SenseTime spinoff Sunrise to compete in AI chip race

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The service aims to drive traffic to merchants while giving diners more choice.

Taobao Shangou adds in-store group buying with Alipay and Amap integration

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

The move boosts control over pricing and customization, giving the EV maker a stable, branded supply of core components.

Li Auto enters battery production with SEVB joint venture

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TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Users, merchants, and employees welcome the reprieve but brace for changes under potential new ownership.

TikTok wins US lifeline after months of uncertainty

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

An IPO surge has set sky-high expectations, but rising costs and DJI’s push into rival segments weigh on Insta360.