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Global brand president Jesper Rasmussen says localization, not mass appeal, is key to The Ordinary’s growth in China.

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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The French luxury house posted steady growth, but could face headwinds as foot traffic dips and supply chain claims go viral.

Growth stalls for Hermes in China while supply chain rumors spread | KrASIA

Growth stalls for Hermes in China while supply chain rumors spread

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

One-stop services help merchants sidestep duties, including by undervaluing goods.

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China&#8217;s formidable logistics sector challenges Trump tariff enforcers

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

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In July 2020, Mobileye announced that Germany’s independent technical service provider, TÜV Süd, had awarded it an automated vehicle testing permit. It allows the company to drive its test vehicles in real-world traffic on all German roads at speeds up to 130 kilometers per hour. Mobileye is starting testing in Munich and also plans testing in other parts of Germany. Courtesy of Mobileye via NoCamels.

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

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The tests will begin in and around Munich with plans to expand to other areas.

Mobileye to test autonomous vehicles in Germany on path toward driverless future | KrASIA

Mobileye to test autonomous vehicles in Germany on path toward driverless future

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What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

The company has been focusing on designing chips for quantum-computing X-ray imaging machines.

CHINA BRIEF | Medical imaging solution provider Xpect Vision closes USD 21.4 million Series B+ | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Medical imaging solution provider Xpect Vision closes USD 21.4 million Series B+

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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.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

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Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

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Chinese AI firms have long relied on VC funding to bolster R&amp;D, but as investment activity cools in a global recession, challenges await.

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TECH PANORAMA | How China&#8217;s four tigers of AI tech torn between hyped valuation and profitability dilemma [Update]

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Julianna Wu

Seebo's solution solves complicated process inefficiencies to reveal hidden problems and recommend the right course of action.

Israel's Seebo raises USD 9 million for AI platform focused on Industry 4.0 | KrASIA

Israel&#8217;s Seebo raises USD 9 million for AI platform focused on Industry 4.0

Tungee's more than 3,000 clients include Alibaba, China Mobile, Focus Media, and NetEase.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed software firm Tungee closes USD 17 million Series B led by Sequoia Capital | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed software firm Tungee closes USD 17 million Series B led by Sequoia Capital

Israel is home to more than 1,100 species of bees.

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Here are seven Israeli bee tech firms protecting bee populations and global agriculture

The avatar for Microsoft's Xiaoice, which boasts 660 million users globally. Courtesy of Microsoft via South China Morning Post.

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

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Xiaoice boasts 660 million global users and a reach of 450 million smart devices.

Microsoft’s Xiaoice chatbot to become its own company in China | KrASIA

Microsoft’s Xiaoice chatbot to become its own company in China

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

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The third episode of Venture Matters TV discussed how Southeast Asian entrepreneurs emulate Chinese business models, the role of tech giants, and the impact of COVID-19.

Capital is becoming less powerful, ZWC Partners' Patrick Cheung says | KrASIA

Capital is becoming less powerful, ZWC Partners&#8217; Patrick Cheung says

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Lin Lingyi

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

Tencent

More than 10 projects, including potential cures for COVID-19, are currently running on iDrug.

Artificial Intelligence

Mobileye to test autonomous vehicles in Germany on path toward driverless future

CHINA BRIEF | Medical imaging solution provider Xpect Vision closes USD 21.4 million Series B+

TECH PANORAMA | How China’s four tigers of AI tech torn between hyped valuation and profitability dilemma [Update]

Israel’s Seebo raises USD 9 million for AI platform focused on Industry 4.0

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed software firm Tungee closes USD 17 million Series B led by Sequoia Capital

Here are seven Israeli bee tech firms protecting bee populations and global agriculture

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