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BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

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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

The lawsuits highlight a growing tension in the industry between open-source ideals and commercial interests.

Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld sues rival platforms for alleged copyright infringement

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How are electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforming aviation and urban mobility? Explore how air taxis could redefine travel.

eVTOL Aircraft

The L600 aims to redefine intercity air mobility with pricing comparable to high-speed rail.

Inflync unveils the L600, a hybrid eVTOL aircraft built for regional travel

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

Entertainment

The new Match Attax series marks Fanatics’ China debut and Kayou’s entry into sports IPs, bridging two major collectibles markets.

Kayou partners with Fanatics to launch China’s first official NBA trading cards

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.

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The company hopes to win fans with the Bose tie-up but faces rivals like Anker and QCY.

Chinese electronics manufacturer Baseus wants to be number one in Europe

Instead of competing in the crowded EV market, Jixun aims to reinvent the electric tricycle as a path to international growth.

With AI’s help, China’s Jixun pushes to make electric tricycles a global export

Chinese firms gain momentum as they narrow the gap with global AI leaders.

China Recap | The nation’s AI drive

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

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

East Asia

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Smartphones

Steady price hikes have moved Xiaomi from budget disruptor to high-end challenger, with its latest release positioned squarely against the iPhone 17.

Xiaomi closes the gap with Apple as 17 series enters same price band

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

The five-seat electric SUV is generating demand in showrooms, winning buyers who might otherwise choose Tesla’s Model Y or Xiaomi’s YU7.

Li Auto’s i6 draws younger buyers, shaking up China’s electric SUV market

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

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

Deals in brief: Neptune Robotics raises Series B funding, ThinkZone launches new Vietnam-focused fund, Velocitor acquires Nextbillion.ai, and more

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

Deep Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Years after its ChiNext debut, the medical device maker turns to Hong Kong’s market to fund its next expansion phase.

Mindray eyes USD 1 billion Hong Kong IPO to fuel global growth

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

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

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

Artificial Intelligence

The company says it wants to become “the Android of the LLM era.”