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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

China

Chinese companies raised USD 4.4 billion on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market through April 7 compared with just USD 807 million over the same period last year, according to data compiled by Dealogic.

Record pace of Chinese listings in US shows signs of strain

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

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Electric Vehicles

Company touts improved safety and performance in move to expand battery business.

China's BYD to equip all its EVs with in-house batteries

China&#8217;s BYD to equip all its EVs with in-house batteries

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

East Asia

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Top memory chipmaker overcomes losses from Texas plant idled in winter storm.

Samsung 1Q profit jumps 44.2% on strong smartphone sales

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Southeast Asia

US investment company KKR on Tuesday said it raised USD 15 billion for its fourth Asia fund, making it the largest private equity fund in the Asia-Pacific region.The vehicle is more than 60% larger than its immediate USD 9.3 billion predecessor, which was raised in 2017, and brings KKR's total assets under management in Asia to over USD 30 billion

KKR raises USD 15 billion for largest Asia fund

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Leading Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is ramping up its investment in chips as the US clampdown on compatriot Huawei Technologies spurs a national campaign to reduce China's reliance on foreign technology.Xiaomi bought or significantly increased stakes in at least 34 Chinese chip-related companies from 2019 through this March, a Nikkei Asia analysis of business data shows. It also added stakes in nearly 25 other tech hardware companies beyond semiconductors. The targets include chip developers and chip equipment makers, startups as well as makers of advanced displays, camera lenses and automation, and precision equipment.

Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

TSMC. is asking clients to accept higher prices as it ramps up investment to deal with a "structural and fundamental increase" in chip demand.C.C. Wei, TSMC's CEO, told clients in a letter seen by Nikkei Asia that the world's biggest contract chipmaker plans to invest USD 100 billion over the three years through 2023 in advanced semiconductor technologies, according to the letter. TSMC this year announced record high capital expenditure of up to USD 28 billion for this year alone.

TSMC cancels chip price cuts and promises USD 100 billion investment surge

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

X (Twitter)

India

India's new restrictions designed to control public discourse on social platforms, including WhatsApp and Twitter, have sparked a backlash as concerns grow about the government scrutiny of online speech.

India's attempt to police WhatsApp and Twitter sparks pushback

India&#8217;s attempt to police WhatsApp and Twitter sparks pushback

Indebted property developer China Evergrande Group is set to raise USD 2.1 billion from the sale of a 10% stake in its online home and car sales unit to a group of longtime backers and other investors ahead of a planned listing of the unit.

Evergrande to pocket USD 2 billion from sale of stake in online platform

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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Opinion

Bilibili, an online streaming site best known as "China's Youtube," charges RMB 168 (USD 26) for an annual subscription to its premium content. For Cindy Sun -- who spent almost a quarter of last year watching videos on Bilibili -- that is a small price to pay.In a country where people do not have direct access to Netflix, Hulu, and Disney, and the so-called Great Firewall blocks many foreign websites, Bilibili was how the 28-year-old English teacher got her fill of content, from old detective movies to cartoons and video game livestreaming.