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Will Sany Group's contrarian strategy of expanding during the current downturn suffice for it to claim the top spot in the new energy sector?

Sany Group adopts “bottom fishing” strategy in new energy sector: “Better to make mistakes than to miss out” | KrASIA

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Sany Group adopts “bottom fishing” strategy in new energy sector: “Better to make mistakes than to miss out”

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

Deals in brief: Accacia, Swat Mobility, and Seedflex snag funding, ComfortDelGro secures SGD 100 million, Alibaba eyes investment in fashion platform Ably, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Accacia, Swat Mobility, and Seedflex snag funding, ComfortDelGro secures SGD 100 million, Alibaba eyes investment in fashion platform Ably, and more

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The joint venture plans to start production for ride hailing in 2025.

China's Didi, GAC to roll out self-driving EV robotaxis | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Didi, GAC to roll out self-driving EV robotaxis

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E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

China’s largest domestic wholesale marketplace is now moving to serve cross-border demands.

Where does 1688 fit into Alibaba’s e-commerce game plan? | KrASIA

Where does 1688 fit into Alibaba’s e-commerce game plan?

A decade after its first store was established by a husband-and-wife duo, Auntea Jenny is now heading toward a Hong Kong IPO.

Auntea Jenny becomes next Chinese tea brand to pursue Hong Kong IPO | KrASIA

Auntea Jenny becomes next Chinese tea brand to pursue Hong Kong IPO

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In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

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Alibaba Cloud's EBITA for Q4 2023 rose despite experiencing a dip in revenue.

Alibaba Cloud is accelerating its reform to achieve profitability this year | KrASIA

Alibaba Cloud is accelerating its reform to achieve profitability this year

CATL, short for Contemporary Amperex Technology, is a Chinese company specializing in lithium-ion battery production for electric vehicles, energy storage, and battery management systems.

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CATL has arrived early to the carbon asset management market, but it is expected to forge a formidable presence by leveraging existing resources and expertise.

CATL establishes carbon asset management company: What signals does this move send? | KrASIA

CATL establishes carbon asset management company: What signals does this move send?

McDonald's wants to boost its presence in China from 6,000 to 10,000 stores by 2028, but faces competition from another global fast food chain with a broader footprint.

After 33 years, McDonald’s is finally accelerating its expansion in China | KrASIA

After 33 years, McDonald’s is finally accelerating its expansion in China

Pinduoduo is an e-commerce platform allowing users to participate in group buying deals. It was founded by Colin Huang as Shanghai Dream Information Technology Co., Ltd. in September 2015.

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Temu

Given the significant differences between the US and Chinese markets, is PDD Holdings risking a pyrrhic victory by emulating Pinduoduo's strategy with Temu?

Temu's Super Bowl return highlights e-commerce anxieties in the US | KrASIA

Temu&#8217;s Super Bowl return highlights e-commerce anxieties in the US

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2023 marked a turning point for BYD as it began to double down on energy storage projects in the domestic market for ultra-low prices.

China’s BYD sets sights on crowning itself as global energy storage leader | KrASIA

China’s BYD sets sights on crowning itself as global energy storage leader

ByteDance or Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd. is a Chinese Internet technology company operating several machine learning-enabled content platforms, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. ByteDance's core product, Toutiao, is a popular content platform in China.

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Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

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An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

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With heavyweight Douyin encroaching on its market share, Meituan cannot afford to remain in autopilot mode.

What signals has Meituan sent with its largest organizational overhaul in six years? | KrASIA

What signals has Meituan sent with its largest organizational overhaul in six years?

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer, headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The company was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, a former People's Liberation Army engineer.

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Electric vehicle

Derailed by delivery issues, Huawei has yet to replicate the successes of its joint venture with Seres for its latest Luxeed S7 electric vehicle model.