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After cars and TVs, Chinese brands are targeting the region’s affluent consumers with jewelry, watches, and wine.

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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.

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Faster cloud growth is being accompanied by mounting pressure on earnings and cash flow from AI infrastructure spending.

Alibaba’s cloud growth comes with a rising AI bill

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

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The company’s handset business lost ground globally and in China, while its newer businesses grew to nearly a quarter of group revenue.

Xiaomi’s smartphone slump deepens as EVs shoulder more of the load

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The opening days of the festive sales saw consumers rushing to make big value purchases such as smartphones and home appliances.

Amazon and Flipkart scoop up USD 3.5 billion in first four days of festive sales

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Jack Ma & family's total wealth: USD 58.8 billion

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

Tencent's Pony Ma registers the biggest personal wealth increase among all the names on the rich list.

KEY STAT | Alibaba's Jack Ma retains title of richest man in China for the third year

KEY STAT | Alibaba&#8217;s Jack Ma retains title of richest man in China for the third year

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

Short Video

Douyin will roll out landscape mode soon and mobile editing tool Jianying will have a PC version.

ByteDance's Xigua Video pivots to 'middle video,' incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

ByteDance&#8217;s Xigua Video pivots to &#8216;middle video,&#8217; incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

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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.

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

The news came after a handful of other US-based food tech firms have already sprung up to fill the rising demand for plant-based food in Asia such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.

Egg substitute maker Eat Just to build first Asia factory in Singapore, eyes takeoff in Q1 2021

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Accel Partners invests in high-potential startups, supporting product development, market expansion, and growth strategies.

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Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

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The company saw a huge demand during the pandemic.

Sales intelligence startup Slintel raises USD 4.2 million from Accel, Sequoia

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Indonesia has a long history of blocking social media platforms without strong legal grounds.

Indonesia drafting ministerial regulation to block social media

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

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The Chinese online education market is projected to reach a volume of RMB 423 billion, up 21.97% from last year's level.

Online education startups Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raise billions

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In the USD 4.4 trillion real estate transaction market, Zhuge is competing with companies such as US-listed Beike and 5i5j.

Following Beike's IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

Following Beike&#8217;s IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

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Song Jingli

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

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Thailand’s digital payment sector is set to grow by USD 9.1 billion in 2020 and the total transaction value could jump 13.2% to USD 1.49 billion by 2024, according to Statista. 

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Amazon and Flipkart scoop up USD 3.5 billion in first four days of festive sales

KEY STAT | Alibaba’s Jack Ma retains title of richest man in China for the third year

ByteDance’s Xigua Video pivots to ‘middle video,’ incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

Egg substitute maker Eat Just to build first Asia factory in Singapore, eyes takeoff in Q1 2021

Sales intelligence startup Slintel raises USD 4.2 million from Accel, Sequoia

Indonesia drafting ministerial regulation to block social media

Online education startups Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raise billions

Following Beike’s IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

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