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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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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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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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

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The new technology could also be used in urban pet management.

Need to find your dog? Use Alibaba-backed Megvii's canine nose print recognition

Need to find your dog? Use Alibaba-backed Megvii&#8217;s canine nose print recognition

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Luna Lin

Geek+, which sells warehouse robots to Alibaba and Suning, says it's about to break a fundraising record

Geek+, which sells warehouse robots to Alibaba and Suning, says it&#8217;s about to break a fundraising record

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Song Jingli

A former Chinese police officer invented a hotel check-in robot

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

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Headfone hosts choice content that is popular in the Subcontinent.

Intending to breed a unicorn, Fosun invests in Indian audio streaming platform Headfone

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

A legal dispute might follow as Alibaba has filed a patent on its design.

Baidu and Alibaba clash over design theft as the two vie for top spot in smart speaker shipments

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

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Tencent shells out USD 36.3 million for medtech startup Synyi

KrASIA took students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design on a one-week study tour to Beijing.

Behind the scenes with Beijing's leading AI startups

Behind the scenes with Beijing&#8217;s leading AI startups

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Chinese AI cartoon maker Xmov raises massive Series A round

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Irzan Raditya of Kata.ai on building conversational AI tech: Startup Stories

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