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

China

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

East Asia

Z.ai

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

Foundation and Large Models

Once overshadowed by DeepSeek and MiniMax, Z.ai found momentum by narrowing its focus and building a stronger position in coding.

Inside Z.ai’s turnaround after falling behind in enterprise AI

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From left to right: Yew Lok, Mickey Cheong, and Peili Teo, co-founders of Bioactivx.

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.

Venture Capital

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Bioactivx raises pre-Series A funding, SMBC and Singtel Innov8 back fileAI, latest China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

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.

Retail

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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Luckin is taking a page from the likes of Starbucks to sell coffee mugs as an extra revenue source.

Other than coffee, Luckin now wants to sell merchandised cups in China

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Chinese Twitter's animation app closes on Kuaikan Comics and Tencent Animation.

Weibo's new manga platform snaps up users

Weibo&#8217;s new manga platform snaps up users

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With its e-commerce site, media platforms, and omnichannel store, Social Bella wants to build a comprehensive digital beauty ecosystem in Indonesia.

Indonesian beauty platform Sociolla bags USD 40 million Series D funding led by EV Growth and Temasek

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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Logistics spend in India is 13%-14% of the GDP.

Indian logistics startup ElasticRun in talks to raise USD 55 million from Naspers

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App goes viral within days of debut, but users worry over financial identity theft, among other issues.

Chinese face-swap app Zao faces backlash over user data protection

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Nio has only fulfilled less than 30% of its annual sales target.

Chinese EV maker Nio dangles 'zero down payment' in Shanghai to pursue sales target

Chinese EV maker Nio dangles &#8216;zero down payment&#8217; in Shanghai to pursue sales target

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

ByteDance wants to keep its growth momentum.

ByteDance reshuffles management in bid to build a third app with 100 million DAU

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

Autonomous Vehicles

The company is one of the only four companies to receive a robotaxi license from California.

Shanghai ties up with startup AutoX to pilot robotaxi operations

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Walmart-owned Flipkart is preparing for the festive period that sees increase in online sales across category

Flipkart to invest USD 40 million in last-mile delivery startup Shadowfax

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