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

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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

Electric Vehicles

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.

Mobility

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

Transportation

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

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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JD.com iss raising up to US$ 2.5bn for its logistic arm JD Logistics from a group of investors including Hillhouse Capital, Sequoia China, and Tencent among others.

Deals | JD.com Raising $2.5bn for its Logistics Arm

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In this article, employees at Amazon, Dell, Baidu, JD, and Huawei share their real stories about midlife crisis.

In Tech Companies, Midlife Crisis Seems to Strike Earlier and Harder (Part 2)

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Plus, the Indonesian government announced that it is currently developing an integrated dashboard to monitor ride-hailing services. Walmart teamed up with Rakuten to launch an online grocery delivery service in Japan.

KrAsia Daily: JD Seeks to Challenge Archrival Alibaba and Amazon with A Prepared U.S. Debut

Plus, Tencent-backed video site Kuaishou seeks US$17 billion valuation. YouTube will impose stricter criteria for the types of videos that can earn money on the site.

KrAsia Daily: JD Expand Its E-Commerce Footprint in Vietnam by Becoming Tiki's Largest Shareholder

KrAsia Daily: JD Expand Its E-Commerce Footprint in Vietnam by Becoming Tiki&#8217;s Largest Shareholder

Strengthening investment in mobile internet, big data and AI technology, Fuyoukache seeks to boost efficiencies in truck logistics.

Deals | JD Logistics Invests in On-Demand Truck Logistics Platform Fuyoukache, Who Bets on Intermediaries to Assure Shippers

Will you nod to the idea of in-boot delivery?

Tencent, Baidu, And JD-Backed EV Maker Nio Launches in-Car Delivery Service

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

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Enterprise Services

EasyRetailPro is, in essence, a third-party data service provider.

Deals | Tencent and JD Tap into Precise Marketing, Investing in Marketing Cloud SaaS Provider EasyRetailPro

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

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The buzzword of the world has changed from “connection” to “efficiency” as the industry waves goodbye to fintech 1.0 and ushers in the age of fintech 2.0.

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Deals | JD.com Raising $2.5bn for its Logistics Arm

In Tech Companies, Midlife Crisis Seems to Strike Earlier and Harder (Part 2)

KrAsia Daily: JD Seeks to Challenge Archrival Alibaba and Amazon with A Prepared U.S. Debut

KrAsia Daily: JD Expand Its E-Commerce Footprint in Vietnam by Becoming Tiki’s Largest Shareholder