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Insights Mapping Shenzhen’s 50-kilometer hardware belt
Automotives
The EV maker says assembly talks with the domestic player are at an “advanced stage.”
The revised partnership gives Seres greater control of Aito while keeping the brand within Huawei’s HIMA ecosystem.
New overseas factories and expanded shipping capacity underpin a 2.5 million sales target for 2027.
The Li i6 could be the first model to use CALB batteries as Li Auto diversifies supply to contain costs and keep deliveries on schedule.
Retail and Commerce
Features Africa’s e-commerce potential comes with a long wait
12 mins readNews Bemuvo emerges on Temu as PDD explores first-party brands
5 mins readNews Mubadala is backing Luckin Coffee. Could the Middle East be next?
4 mins readFeatures Meituan’s Dianping grows overseas by catering to Chinese tourists
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Insights
Should engineers leave smart driving for China’s robotics boom?
Embodied intelligence offers more money and responsibility, and a growing risk that today’s startups may not survive.
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APAC Spotlight
The government-owned investor also focuses on hedge funds to diversify its portfolio.
Domestic advances span AI smartphones, chips, and supercomputing systems.
The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.
A KISED-led delegation made a strong showing at this year’s SWITCH, highlighting South Korean interest in Singapore and the wider region.
MENA Watch
News Middle East weekly: Invest Qatar and QNB host dialogue, Keeta launches UAE restaurant SME program, China becomes Saudi’s top vehicle supplier, and more
6 mins readNews Dubai open for business, as economic head cites Oman “green corridor”
4 mins readEvents Dubai Business Forum returns to China with 2026 Shenzhen edition
3 mins readEvents GITEX Global 2025 wraps in Dubai with strong turnout and new editions on the horizon
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Venture Roundup
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Deals in brief: Vietnam’s Tevo secures non-dilutive financing, N&E Innovations raises Series A funding, eight China investments, and more
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Deals in brief: Singapore-based Hivebotics raises Series A funding, Temasek co-leads investment in Pixxel, 11 China deals, and more
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Deals in brief: Bioactivx raises pre-Series A funding, SMBC and Singtel Innov8 back fileAI, latest China investments, and more
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Deals in brief: Buddy Bites raises Series A funding, KCP reaches first close for two investment vehicles, Chandra Asri to acquire Cycle & Carriage businesses, and more
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Deals in brief: Vietnam’s N2TP secures funding, VentureTech invests in three Malaysian companies, 12 China investments, and more
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Deals in brief: McEasy raises Series B funding, Vertex Ventures SEAI backs Acrab, latest China investments, and more
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Deals in brief: Bundle raises pre-seed funding, Temus acquires Thinking Machines, nine China investments, and more
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Deals in brief: Ropedia and PCG Global raise pre-Series A funding, HiDream.ai secures RMB 1.5 billion, four other China investments, and more
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Deals in brief: Ant International raises Series A funding, Granite-Integral backs Berlin-based Omio, 13 China investments, and more
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