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Startups in Southeast Asia are poised to explore new frontiers in the space economy.

Unlocking growth in orbit: How startups can harness opportunities in the booming space economy

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Michelle Khoo is the leader of the Deloitte Center for The Edge Southeast Asia. With over a decade of experience in advising business and government leaders on long-term strategies, Khoo is passionate about shaping a more sustainable, fairer, and inclusive future in both physical and digital realms. Her work revolves around artificial intelligence, sustainability, metaverse, disruption, and innovation.

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Michelle Khoo

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.

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

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Known for its “old man’s head” logo and elite gear, the Norwegian brand is relaunching with Topsports in China after a quiet first run.

The “Nordic Arc’teryx” returns to China, but will Norrona finally find its name?

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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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

The company aims to "absolutely dominate" the limited-service segment.

China's H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

China&#8217;s H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

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Nikkei Asia

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

Artificial Intelligence

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Ride Vision's collision-aversion tech. Photo courtesy of Ride Vision via NoCamels.

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

Ride Vision developed an AI-driven, safety alert system to prevent motorcycle collisions on the road, using standard cameras as visual sensors.

Israeli startup Ride Vision raises USD 7 million to save riders' lives with collision-aversion tech

Israeli startup Ride Vision raises USD 7 million to save riders&#8217; lives with collision-aversion tech

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NoCamels

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

India

Instoried uses artificial intelligence to understand consumers' emotional engagement with content and helps brands build informed marketing campaigns.

AI-driven content marketing startup Instoried raises pre-Series A round from 9Unicorns

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Chooch AI's technology can be applied in tracking surgical procedures, social distancing compliance, and facial authentication.

Vickers Venture Partners leads Series A round in US-based Chooch AI

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Stephanie Li

How do machines identify faces? Examine security measures, privacy debates, and tech frameworks driving facial recognition adoption.

Facial Recognition

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

Hardware

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Asia's Innovation Resource Platform

The fourth installment of AIRP (Asia’s Innovation Resource Platform) contained a fruitful discussion between Vulcan AI and up-and-coming players in China’s tech ecosystem.

AIRP Exchange Series 4: Vulcan AI seeks foreign partners in the machine vision technology industry

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AIRP

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

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

Short Video

Voca.ai has built a human-friendly agent designed to reduce the size and cost of call centers.

Snap to acquire Israeli voice assistant startup Voca.ai for USD 70 million

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

US tech giant vows to empower world to reduce carbon emissions.

AI has role in future of public health: Microsoft president Smith

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

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

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

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

Transportation

Some AI applications are more feasible from an economic efficiency standpoint than others, expert says.

From smart trash bins to intelligent toilet paper dispensers, AI has taken over Chinese cities

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Autonomous Vehicles

The company is now valued above USD 5.3 billion.

Pony.ai closes USD 267 million Series C to speed up autonomous driving

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Song Jingli

Yitu Technology H1 2020 net loss: USD 190 million

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

China's cash-burning AI companies have encountered difficulties with public fundraising due to blacklisting by the US government.

KEY STAT | US-blacklisted AI company Yitu files for Shanghai IPO

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