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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

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

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

Creative

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

Gaming

Apple and Tencent square off again—this time over China’s booming minigames market.

WeChat stays on iPhones as Tencent and Apple spar over minigame revenues

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

New COO Zheng Shuohuai takes on the challenge of aligning Sam’s Club’s e-commerce and offline operations as Walmart China sharpens its omnichannel strategy.

Sam’s Club names new COO in Walmart China’s latest executive reshuffle

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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.

Private Equity

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: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more

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TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, delivers advanced chipsets that enable next-generation devices and cloud computing servers.

TSMC

AI Infrastructure

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

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

An analysis reveals the limited impact of US tech curbs on consumer products.

China's chip capabilities just three years behind TSMC, teardown shows

China&#8217;s chip capabilities just three years behind TSMC, teardown shows

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Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Anta's multi-brand approach is driving revenue growth, positioning Descente as the next breakout brand after Fila.

From Fila to Descente: How Anta’s global play is reshaping the sportswear market

Indonesia

Deals in brief: Happy5 acquires SugarOKR, EDBI backs Arta Finance, Xendit’s XenCapital secures credit facility from Helicap, and more

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

Artificial Intelligence

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

By leveraging DingTalk’s AI tools, Readline has managed to cut the cost of key skincare ingredients.

This biotech startup is using AI to make anti-aging products more affordable

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

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

Mobility

Sunwoda’s cautious rise in the power battery market reflects the high stakes and rewards of competing with industry giants.

Unpacking Sunwoda’s rise as an EV battery player

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

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

Food Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

Xiaohongshu expands group buying services across 49 cities, giving food and beverage merchants a break on fees.

Low commission, no deposit: Xiaohongshu dives into F&B group buying

Low commission, no deposit: Xiaohongshu dives into F&#038;B group buying

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Thailand will host the 2025 edition of GITEX Digi Health 5.0, showcasing digital health technologies alongside Medical Fair Thailand.

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 lands in Thailand for 2025, set to showcase health tech innovations

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