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

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

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

East Asia

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

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

Creative

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

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Live Streaming

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

Video

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

Can Insta360 outpace DJI, or has the market already priced in its future?

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

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The country aims to become the largest non-China hub for printed circuit boards as manufacturers race to diversify production.

Thailand carves out a less-glamorous AI niche: Printed circuit boards

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PVC and polystyrene, among other plastics, can be hazardous and raise climate concerns, but the world has not yet found a comprehensive solution.

What solutions does the world need for “problematic plastics” like PVC and polystyrene?

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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Apps are now the core of the state-owned lender's expansion, its president director said.

Indonesia's Bank Mandiri 'strikes back' at fintech rivals

Indonesia&#8217;s Bank Mandiri &#8216;strikes back&#8217; at fintech rivals

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

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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.

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

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Deals in brief: Meals In Minutes, Meiro, and Prota Therapeutics secure funding, ABC Impact reaches first close of second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Alina Vision, Toki, and HashKey Group secure funding, Roojai acquires Lifepal, nine China deals, and more

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

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

Consumer Economy

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

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

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Consumers flock to the 1688.com wholesaling site as the economy loses steam.

Alibaba's factory-direct online shopping soars in China

Alibaba&#8217;s factory-direct online shopping soars in China

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Deals in brief: Purpose Venture Capital backs Bioworks, Grab injects SGD 145.1 million into GXS Bank, former Twitter CEO raises funding for AI startup, and more

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Efforts to surpass Alibaba at home and chase Amazon abroad come with human cost.

Inside PDD, China's e-commerce titan behind Temu and Pinduoduo

Inside PDD, China&#8217;s e-commerce titan behind Temu and Pinduoduo

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

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

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

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What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

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

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Nio's phone business is believed to be making progress, despite the leadership change and ongoing organizational restructuring.

Nio appoints new head of mobile business as restructuring efforts continue into 2024

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What solutions does the world need for “problematic plastics” like PVC and polystyrene?

Indonesia’s Bank Mandiri ‘strikes back’ at fintech rivals

Deals in brief: Meals In Minutes, Meiro, and Prota Therapeutics secure funding, ABC Impact reaches first close of second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Alina Vision, Toki, and HashKey Group secure funding, Roojai acquires Lifepal, nine China deals, and more

Alibaba’s factory-direct online shopping soars in China

Deals in brief: Purpose Venture Capital backs Bioworks, Grab injects SGD 145.1 million into GXS Bank, former Twitter CEO raises funding for AI startup, and more

Inside PDD, China’s e-commerce titan behind Temu and Pinduoduo

Nio appoints new head of mobile business as restructuring efforts continue into 2024

Deals in brief: BroilerX raises pre-Series A funding, AC Ventures backs skincare brand Gmeelan, 14 other China and India deals, and more

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