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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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East Asia

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

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Vision Knight Capital founder and former Alibaba CEO David Wei delivered a keynote address at the 2021 Global Venture Capital Summit. Here are 3 takeaways.

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Didi has filed for an initial public offering in New York. Itlogged a USD 1.6 billion net loss in 2020, then eked out a profitable Q1 this year.

Didi steers into New York for mega initial public offering

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The Uptake Daily Digest | Thailand’s prime minister is coming after your Facebook posts. The people of Thailand are no stranger to censorship.

Daily Digest | Thailand’s prime minister is coming after your Facebook posts

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

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Blockchain

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After a peak in early May, NFT sales have nosedived by 90%. The bubble has popped, but collectors and artists who went all in are sticking with the format.

The NFT bubble has popped. Now what?

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

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Kuaishou, a rival of TikTok, has faced struggles beyond China for years, but shows progress overseas with the release of apps like Zynn and Snack Video.

TikTok rival Kuaishou shows progress overseas after years of struggles

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