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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

China

Once known for exports, Chinese companies are shaping their own identities abroad and gaining traction.

Chinese brands vie for the spotlight abroad with tech, tea, and toys

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

Ding's story shows that opportunity often follows relentless preparation.

From rejection letters to red carpets: How Ding Xiaoyin brought Chinese cinema to the world

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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

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

The Geely-backed firm aims to deliver certified aircraft by 2026, condensing a cycle that took Joby nearly a decade.

Aerofugia plays the long game by focusing on passenger eVTOL aircraft

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

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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.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Electric Vehicles

Propelled by the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment, EV adoption in India is on the rise. But there are still challenges to overcome.

Electric vehicle startups accelerate India towards its green mobility goals

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

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

Grab, Traveloka, Gojek, and Tokopedia are planning to list shares this year. The company that hits the bourse first may see boons.

Southeast Asian tech powerhouses are racing to go public

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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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Tech investor on track for seven-day winning streak

SoftBank shares hit fresh high on Vision Fund turnaround

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Shares hit 21-year high on hopes for profitable divestments in bull market.

SoftBank presses Vision Fund companies to seize IPO chance

Yosuke Sasaki has helped small office grow into a tech investment titan.

Force behind SoftBank Vision Fund is 44-year-old 'chief of staff'

Force behind SoftBank Vision Fund is 44-year-old &#8216;chief of staff&#8217;

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Deep Tech

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

Smartphones

How do we operate off Earth? Explore satellites, launch services, and research ventures pioneering new space economies.

Space Tech

Amazon and Tesla join the fray for future mobile communication infrastructure.

SoftBank sets eye on airborne telecom base stations

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Food Delivery

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

Ride-hailing

Tan 'CEO for life' bid spurs investor backlash in talks between ASEAN unicorns

Grab demands strong control by founder in Gojek merger

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

Conglomerate aims to use Nasdaq-listed SPAC to list companies quickly.

SoftBank to raise up to USD 604 million for acquisition vehicle

Ovo, an Indonesian e-wallet, enables digital payments, money transfers, and loyalty rewards for everyday transactions.

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

E-commerce

Alibaba is reportedly planning to inject USD 3 billion into Grab, which would make it its largest venture in Southeast Asia.

Ovo and Lazada Indonesia announce partnership, as Alibaba moves closer to Grab

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