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

Baidu

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

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Ernie is embedded into Baidu’s main app to leverage its search dominance.

Baidu integrates AI into search as rivals pursue superapp ambitions

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

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Chinese players lead the desktop segment as the EU struggles to focus on deployment and demand creation.

Europe urged to follow China's industrial 3D printing strategy

Europe urged to follow China&#8217;s industrial 3D printing strategy

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Trump’s latest tariff push targets China, Mexico, and Canada, raising the specter of a trade war.

Trump’s new tariffs rattle global markets: Will they backfire or pay off?

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Foreign investors take note as the Dubai Financial Market closes 2024 at its highest level since 2014.

DFM ends 2024 at a decade high, lifted by IPOs and foreign inflows

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

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

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TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

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

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

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

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

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Thailand will soon host TikTok’s newest data center, reinforcing the platform’s Southeast Asian stronghold.

TikTok’s latest move? A massive data center to anchor its presence in Thailand

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

Even Microsoft, a key OpenAI backer, is embracing DeepSeek’s latest model as industries look for alternatives.

A new AI disruptor? Businesses rush to integrate DeepSeek-R1

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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China's one-time world leader looks to reclaim the top spot despite US sanctions.

Huawei eyes global smartphone comeback with in-house chips

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

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

Deals in brief: Elev8.vc closes USD 30 million fund, 129Knots raises funding, HongShan acquires majority stake in Marshall Group, and more

The Chinese startup’s latest release proves that expensive hardware isn’t the only route to AI innovation, shaking up markets worldwide.

DeepSeek’s R1 sparks global AI upheaval with low-cost brilliance

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

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.

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

Transportation

Ola's rivals are leaning on distribution and customer service networks to grab market share.

India e-scooter market set for shakeup as Ola knocked out of lead

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

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Xiaomi’s new tech could transform tablets into gaming devices, tapping into a fresh revenue stream.

Turning tablets into consoles? Xiaomi’s WinPlay engine is on it

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