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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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Amigos founder Liu Fang says he isn’t chasing moonshots, only moving fast to get robots into real-world use.

Xiaomi’s former smart driving chief is building Amigos, a rising force in robotics

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Malaysia’s ArmourZero and FeedMe raise funding, Accelerating Asia backs eight startups in 12th cohort, latest China investments, and more

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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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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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The Shenzhen-based startup’s first product is an exploration camera inspired by the “One Hundred Thousand Whys” encyclopedia series.

KidoAI reimagines children’s learning with interactive AI-driven hardware

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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Plus, The Philippines criticized Facebook's fact-checker. Ola mulls to roll out a million EVs by 2021.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Joins China's Autonomous Vehicle Competition, Confirming Road Tests

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Joins China&#8217;s Autonomous Vehicle Competition, Confirming Road Tests

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Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Plus, Go-Jek and Grab are asked to register in Indonesia as transport companies. SoftBank is investing $400 million in Paytm.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China&#8217;s Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Alibaba and JD Tap Underwriters for China Stock Market Homecoming

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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Alibaba and JD could be floated in China’s A-Shares market by issuing China Deposit Recipients (CDR) in as early as June.

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KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand across South Asia

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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In the recent two weeks, Alibaba acquired a 45% stake in Pakistan’s Telenor Microfinance Bank and invested $ 2 billion in Lazada.

Deals | Alibaba in Rumored Talks to Buy Pakistani Daraz, Expanding E-commerce Reach Across Asia

Leveraging on China’s super app WeChat, Pinduoduo is China’s 2nd largest e-commerce app.

Taobao Launches Discounts App to Fend off Intimidating Rival Pinduoduo

Alibaba's total investment in Lazada now stands at $4 billion.

Deals | Alibaba Adding $2 Billion to Lazada to Speed up Southeast Asia Expansion

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Plus, WeChat Pay will be available to pay for ComfortDelGro Taxis. Amazon Japan had been raided by regulators.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba to Relist in China This Summer

The deal marks the biggest investment in China’s bike-sharing startups to date.