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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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

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Laifen is sinking serious money into shavers, wagering that innovation will help it trump incumbents like Philips and Braun.

After hair dryers, Laifen targets the other side of bathroom counters with a shaver built from scratch

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Businesses offering bargains came out ahead of their high-end peers, based on Q1 earnings.

Discount coffee, hotels thrive in China's penny-pinching economy

Discount coffee, hotels thrive in China&#8217;s penny-pinching economy

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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.

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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World FinTech Festival Japan returns with spotlight on Southeast Asia. Tokyo and Singapore organize fintech events in tandem for the second year.

World FinTech Festival Japan returns with spotlight on Southeast Asia

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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.

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

Recap of the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hong Kong Demo Day. Eight finalists made pitches in person at the event in Hong Kong.

Recap of the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hong Kong Demo Day

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

The Asia Gender-Smart Investing Forum will be held November 2–3. Tune into the event to find out how investors apply gender lens investing.

The Asia Gender-Smart Investing Forum will be held November 2–3

Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund / HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022 webinars to be held November 1 to 5. JUMPSTARTER 2022 brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to share insights and advice for startups looking to expand into Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund / HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022 webinars to be held November 1 to 5

Influential UX designers share unique lessons at Savvy UX Summit 2021. Hosted by UXTesting.io, it is the leading conference for UX professionals.

Influential UX designers share unique lessons at Savvy UX Summit 2021

Meet Ignatica, Asia Star of the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hong Kong Demo Day.

Meet Ignatica, Asia Star of the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hong Kong Demo Day

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

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

Healthcare and wellness with robots | Apsara Horizon 2021. Reps from Aubo Robotics and AiTreat discuss the challenges of developing robot massage therapy.

Healthcare and wellness with robots | Apsara Horizon 2021

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

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What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

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Future interaction in a digital world | Apsara Horizon 2021. Reps from FaceUnity and Hiverlab discuss their take on the metaverse.

Future interaction in a digital world | Apsara Horizon 2021

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

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

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Leading the future with autonomous mobility | Apsara Horizon 2021. Reps from Alibaba Damo Academy and Whizz discuss self-driving cars.