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

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

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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.

Electric Vehicles

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

Logistics

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

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.

Investment

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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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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Sudo Lim

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Prowler.io

Prowler.io, an AI company from Cambridge, England has raised USD 24 million (RMB 166 million)  in funding at a USD 100 million (RMB 691 million)

Tencent leads investment in Cambridge-based AI company

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robo calls

spam callers

Robo calls that use AI technology are also a growing concern.

Chinese call spammers made 50 billion calls last year

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

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

Didi

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

Consumer Economy

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

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InMobi

Yitu

Three Chinese and two Southeast Asian tech companies named as 2019 disruptors by CNBC

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Song Jingli

Its old business is slowing and its new business is costly.

Baidu announces management shift and share buyback amid first quarterly loss since 2005

regulations

China also set up a professional committee for AI governance earlier this year.

China mulls regulations on Artificial Intelligence governance

Cloud

Baidu Cloud has been growing faster than its competitors in China.

Baidu will set up a cloud computing center in Northwestern China's Xi'an

Baidu will set up a cloud computing center in Northwestern China&#8217;s Xi&#8217;an

Ride-hailing

Smart Cities

The platform, called "Wild Geese", is a tool for Didi to monetize its technological expertise

Didi Chuxing opens its smart mobility platform to other companies

Face++

Megvii

The company is mainly known for its platform Face++.

China's facial recognition developer Megvii closes Series D round with USD 750 million

China&#8217;s facial recognition developer Megvii closes Series D round with USD 750 million

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

farm

Other tech companies are already stakeholders in hog farms.