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

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

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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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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Hohem hopes to put a different spin on a category dominated by DJI and Insta360.

Why Hohem built Eyepic, a camera that comes apart

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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.

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New overseas factories and expanded shipping capacity underpin a 2.5 million sales target for 2027.

BYD to break 2026 overseas sales target after strong run in Brazil, Europe

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This will accelerate Insignia's focus on early-stage technology in Southeast Asia.

Singapore's Insignia Ventures Partners closes second fund with USD 200 million

Singapore&#8217;s Insignia Ventures Partners closes second fund with USD 200 million

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Thu Huong Le

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Shuttl claims daily ridership of 100,000 rides across six Indian metros.

Sequoia-backed Indian bus aggregator Shuttl clocks over USD 14 million in revenue

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Priya Pradeep

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

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The program helps women micro-entrepreneurs earn sustainable incomes.

Zilingo launches "SheWorkz" program to empower underserved women

Zilingo launches &#8220;SheWorkz&#8221; program to empower underserved women

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Khamila Mulia

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

Souces from Huzhou government also denied a rumored framework agreement signed between the two.

Nio misses USD 700 million deal with Huzhou government, report says

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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

Artificial Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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Two thirds of survey respondents said they are optimistic and grateful about having a robot co-worker.

Almost 90% of Chinese workers trust a robot more than their human managers, survey finds

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SCMP

The firm serves clients including JD.com, Xiaohongshu and Plum, and predicts profitability by the end of the year.

Clothing-focused AI startup Infimind raises over USD 14 million in Series A led by Sequoia

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Song Jingli

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

China's largest on-demand service provider Meituan serves more than 400 million users across the country.

Meituan opens a new 'university' to boost the market digitalization

Meituan opens a new &#8216;university&#8217; to boost the market digitalization

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

Entertainment

USD 50 million investment will also aid Japanese restaurants to join Go-Food Festivals.

Cool Japan taps Gojek to deliver anime in Indonesia

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

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

Pinduoduo

The old cash-burning gamble does not always pay off.

News

Singapore’s Insignia Ventures Partners closes second fund with USD 200 million

Sequoia-backed Indian bus aggregator Shuttl clocks over USD 14 million in revenue

Zilingo launches “SheWorkz” program to empower underserved women