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MiniMax’s Hailuo AI text-to-video generator: How does it stack up?
China’s MiniMax has unveiled Hailuo AI, its proprietary text-to-video model, entering the fray in the fast-evolving world of AI video generation.
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Deals in brief: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more
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From Fila to Descente: How Anta’s global play is reshaping the sportswear market
Anta’s multi-brand approach is driving revenue growth, positioning Descente as the next breakout brand after Fila.
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