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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

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

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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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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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

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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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

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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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

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Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Xpeng Motors completed an IPO in Hong Kong in July to raise funds for R&D advances and sales expansions with hopes to break into the premium EV sector.

Xpeng Motors' sales soar with European expansion underway

Xpeng Motors&#8217; sales soar with European expansion underway

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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China Venture Roundup

China Venture Roundup Volume 49 covers China’s investment activity from August 9 to August 15, 2021.

Chinese tech investors are hungry for emerging consumer brands | China Venture Roundup Volume 49

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Tencent reboots game streaming business after blocked Huya-Douyu merger. Tencent is cementing its presence in the game streaming space.

Tencent reboots game streaming business after blocked Huya-Douyu merger

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Mengyuan Ge

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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

Creative

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Kuaishou is generating more e-commerce conversations as brands flock to the short video platform to sell and market their products.

Kuaishou's stickiness spurs e-commerce in second quarter

Kuaishou&#8217;s stickiness spurs e-commerce in second quarter

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

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

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Xiaomi's core smartphone business is humming in Q2 along as the company invests in its EV business by acquiring self-driving startup Deepmotion.

Xiaomi posts strong Q2 results revealing acquisition of autonomous driving startup Deepmotion

The Uptake Daily Digest | Driver beware. Chinese car owners take sides after a vehicle with assisted driving functionality was in a fatal crash.

Daily Digest | Driver beware

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

‘AI doctor’ developer Zuoshouyisheng raises USD 15.5 million in Series B. 6,000 diseases can be diagnosed by the company’s patient analysis algorithm.

‘AI doctor’ developer Zuoshouyisheng raises USD 15.5 million in Series B

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Mental wellness platform Flow closes nine-figure funding round from angel investors. Flow connects its mental wellness app content with in-person events.