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The 45th edition of GITEX Global and its sister event, Expand North Star, drew tens of thousands of participants to Dubai.

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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.

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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: Tim Draper invests in Ryder, Verta raises seed funding, Xendit acquires Payex, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Consumer Economy

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

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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

In any application scenario, there's likely a Chinese-made robot ready to efficiently and cost-effectively fulfill those needs.

China-manufactured robots are ready to serve the entire world

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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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

E-commerce

Temu's growth trajectory risks slowing down amidst challenges posed by scams, phishing schemes, and emerging threats on social media.

Scams and phishing schemes add to Temu’s legal battles, unveiling a new wave of challenges

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

Numerous companies are vying to replicate Lululemon's triumph in China and worldwide. Will Maia Active succeed in achieving this feat following its acquisition by Anta Sports?

Can Anta Sports transform Maia Active into China’s Lululemon?

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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

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Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Inflow, Wind.app, and M Village secure funding, Alipay to sell entire stake in Zomato, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Founded by Kai-Fu Lee, 01.AI specializes in AI solutions, delivering tools for enterprise automation, predictive analytics, and smart decision-making.

01.AI

Oceania

Deals in brief: BondbloX secures Series B funding, 01.AI achieves unicorn status, multiple China and India deals, and more

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Companies seeking innovative ways to create value and unlock new revenue streams can find inspiration in Shein, particularly in its application of artificial intelligence to business scenarios.

Unveiling Shein's "secret" artificial intelligence and the complexities behind its USD 66 billion valuation

Unveiling Shein&#8217;s &#8220;secret&#8221; artificial intelligence and the complexities behind its USD 66 billion valuation

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

To secure a position in the final race, Nio has ultimately resorted to reducing its workforce, though not as the sole measure.

Nio's William Li tells employees downsizing is necessary to survive the next two years

Nio&#8217;s William Li tells employees downsizing is necessary to survive the next two years

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

Autonomous Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Transportation

Chinese conglomerate Erdos Group led the investment, financing KargoBot's transformation into an independent entity to strengthen its alignment with the long-haul logistics sector.

Didi’s autonomous trucking business KargoBot to drive solo following RMB 450 million investment

Nio's solution involves refining the traditional production line model to strike a balance between product customization and mass production capacity.