Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more4 mins read
Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets. NewsNio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push3 mins read
After years of trying to do everything, Freshippo is finding success by doing less—and doing it better. NewsAlibaba’s Freshippo turns its first annual profit, sets sights on 100 new stores3 mins read
Beijing is prioritizing the sector as a major growth engine. InsightsCan China repeat its EV success in humanoid robots?6 mins read
With trade tensions rising, companies are turning to offshore structures to stay nimble—and stay in business. InsightsAs tariffs bite, exporters explore offshore trade setups5 mins read
A crop of Chinese handbag brands are skipping the logos and rewriting the luxury playbook, hoping design and storytelling can go where status once ruled. InsightsCan China make its own luxury handbags—and make us believe in them?4 mins read
Down nearly 18% from March highs, fund managers say fundamentals, not froth, will decide what happens next. InsightsHong Kong tech stocks just hit a wall. Is the AI rally already over?6 mins read
DHgate just went viral in the US. Can it turn clicks into staying power? NewsDHgate surges on US app store as TikTok creators hype China-made luxury dupes5 mins read
The Chinese automaker is making a case for its in-house car system, calling it modular, chip-agnostic, and built for the long haul. NewsLi Auto’s Halo OS is going open source3 mins read
Government efforts to build up the industry have prompted Chinese carmakers to enter the market. NewsChinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers’ dominance in Indonesia4 mins read