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

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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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The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories.

Record sales, shrinking profits: China’s robot vacuum leaders face their next test

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

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

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

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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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Xiaomi says there’s no formal sales network in place, but the new facility appears to be part of a long-term Europe strategy.

Is Xiaomi’s new EV base in Germany a prelude to its European rollout?

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

The Demo Day will be held on March 17 and 21, 2023, and is open to startups operating in or planning to enter Hangzhou.

Apply to take part in the next Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hangzhou Demo Day

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

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Chinese online retailers' competition heats up in US and Europe. Alibaba, Pinduoduo and ByteDance seek new overseas markets as growth slows at home.

Chinese online retailers' competition heats up in US and Europe

Chinese online retailers&#8217; competition heats up in US and Europe

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VC money brings name recognition and networking, but security concerns abound.

China AI startups draw early funding from U.S. investors: report

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Elon Musk's company has global lead but affordable option has entered the race.

China's BYD starts EV sales in Japan as it chases Tesla

China&#8217;s BYD starts EV sales in Japan as it chases Tesla

The event covered crucial strategies for Chinese-funded enterprises looking to establish an international presence, specifically in Southeast Asia.

Industry experts share strategies for international expansion at Alibaba Cloud Singapore Summit

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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

Analysts say founder's imprint on the company may linger despite new structure.

What awaits Ant Group now that Jack Ma has relinquished control?

Daniel Zhang takes greater control of tech group's important cloud business.

Alibaba can advance in 2023, says CEO, after China's COVID U-turn

Alibaba can advance in 2023, says CEO, after China&#8217;s COVID U-turn

Chinese-funded enterprises with offices in Singapore are invited to an exclusive closed-door forum, featuring over 15 speakers, at the Alibaba Cloud Singapore Summit on January 9, 2023.

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Initiated by Alibaba Cloud, Apsara Startup Day is a series of satellite events taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Here's the lineup for the Indonesia event.

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Apply to take part in the next Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hangzhou Demo Day

Chinese online retailers’ competition heats up in US and Europe

China AI startups draw early funding from U.S. investors: report

China’s BYD starts EV sales in Japan as it chases Tesla

Industry experts share strategies for international expansion at Alibaba Cloud Singapore Summit

What awaits Ant Group now that Jack Ma has relinquished control?

Alibaba can advance in 2023, says CEO, after China’s COVID U-turn

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