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

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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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The trendy Chinese jewelry brand’s first-half earnings fell short of forecasts.

Laopu Gold stresses bright outlook and global plans as growth slows

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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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The company is pushing deeper into industrial deployments while broadening its humanoid robot lineup across commercial and consumer uses.

UBTech’s full-size humanoid robot revenue jumps 1,445% in H1 2026

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Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

An attempt to be the numero uno in the world-wide hospitality industry

Indian hospitality chain Oyo sets up JV with SoftBank to buy hotel assets

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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.

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

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

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Tencent will launch a diamond-themed WeChat mini program supported by Everledger's blockchain technology.

Tencent eyes diamond e-commerce after leading UK-based blockchain firm Everledger’s USD 20 million Series A

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It's the first chip of its kind developed by an internet company.

Alibaba launches its first AI chip, the Hanguang 800

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

This means the company can borrow cash at zero cost and its shares are highly favored by investors.

Pinduoduo's convertible bonds will yield zero interest, setting precedent

Pinduoduo&#8217;s convertible bonds will yield zero interest, setting precedent

The investment firm is set to make additions at the senior level hierarchy.

Norwest  Venture Partners steps up its investment ante in India

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

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But the counterfeit industry is already shadowing Apple's updates.

Apple steps up fight against counterfeits by disabling AirPods knockoffs on its latest iOS 13

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

Didi

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

It is estimated that over 1 million expats work and live in China.

Didi says its English interface platform serves 2 million users in China over 2 years

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

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WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

WeWork

Real Ruwo is now available to only a small group of people.

Alibaba unveils new app for college students, picking up social dream shattered by WeChat

The funding will be used to expand its business to 10 cities across the country.

Indian online pharmacy Digi-Prex secures USD 5.5 million from Y Combinator and others

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