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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

China

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

Investment

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

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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 guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

Hardware

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

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

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

Creative

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

Video

Launched in July, Vidu AI offers compelling text-to-video generation capabilities, focusing on efficiency, consistency across formats, and a specialization in anime-style videos.

Can Shengshu’s Vidu AI text-to-video generator outcompete its rivals?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

East Asia

After scaling back from niche expansions, Anker Innovations is seeing renewed growth in its core product categories.

After a bold pivot, Anker finds its anchor in charging products once again

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MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

Chinese AI company MiniMax confirms Zhang Qianchuan’s move to an advisory role after stepping down as head of product.

MiniMax’s product chief steps back amid China’s AI leadership shakeup

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

Bilibili

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Lu Fanxi, the architect of Bilibili’s original content success, steps down after pushing for more diverse content formats.

Lu Fanxi departs Bilibili, marking a shift in content strategy

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

The world's biggest automotive market provides a vast testing ground for new technology.

As with EVs, China's self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights

As with EVs, China&#8217;s self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights

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Honor designs smartphones and wearables, balancing price and performance for a tech-savvy, value-focused audience.

Honor

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

Smartphones

With its striking design and powerful AI capabilities, the Magic V3 sets the stage for Honor’s dominance in the foldable phone market.

Honor’s foldable Magic V3 steals spotlight at IFA 2024, overtakes Samsung in west Europe

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

Gaming

Apple and Tencent square off again—this time over China’s booming minigames market.

WeChat stays on iPhones as Tencent and Apple spar over minigame revenues

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Deals in brief: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more

TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, delivers advanced chipsets that enable next-generation devices and cloud computing servers.

TSMC

AI Infrastructure

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

Semiconductors

An analysis reveals the limited impact of US tech curbs on consumer products.