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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.

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

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

China

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

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

Multimodal capabilities and embodied intelligence took center stage at this year’s Apsara Conference, held by Alibaba Cloud in Yunqi Town, Hangzhou.

These AI products stole the show at Alibaba’s Apsara Conference 2024

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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

Space Tech

Deep Blue Aerospace’s Nebula-1 rocket aced its test flight, right up until a last-second landing glitch.

China’s reusable rocket dream took flight with Nebula-1, but the landing hit a snag

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: BNPL platform Qist Bazaar bags Series A funding, Doon raises USD 1.5 million, Satori Giants invests in Supafaya, and more

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

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

Will the tech-packed Z9 GT be enough to help BYD’s Denza crack a segment that has long proven elusive for Chinese automakers?

BYD’s Denza targets the premium sedan market with Z9 GT launch

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

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

Content

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

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Years of rivalry between game streaming platforms Huya and Douyu could culminate in a merger, as Tencent pushes for consolidation.

Huya and Douyu's rivalry could end in merger as Tencent steps in

Huya and Douyu&#8217;s rivalry could end in merger as Tencent steps in

Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price.

Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in the US after tariff hike

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From Bosch to Huawei, new braking technologies are being developed to keep electric vehicle passengers from feeling the jolt.

EVs have a jerky problem, literally: Can comfort braking solve it?

Oceania

Deals in brief: ExceedData secures pre-Series B financing, Healius sells Lumus Imaging, India sees flurry of funding deals, and more

Japan

"There is no time to rest," given the lead time for phase out of gasoline-powered cars.

Japanese automotive parts makers scramble to prepare for EV shift

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.

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Japanese consumers—known for their high standards—are lining up for hours to get their hands on Vivaia’s eco-friendly shoes. Why?

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