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Laifen is sinking serious money into shavers, wagering that innovation will help it trump incumbents like Philips and Braun.

After hair dryers, Laifen targets the other side of bathroom counters with a shaver built from scratch

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Businesses offering bargains came out ahead of their high-end peers, based on Q1 earnings.

Discount coffee, hotels thrive in China's penny-pinching economy

Discount coffee, hotels thrive in China&#8217;s penny-pinching economy

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Analysts predicts China's audio content market will reach RMB 100 million (USD 14 million) by 2026.

ByteDance unveils AI-enabled app for audiobooks without voice actors

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

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SenseTime’s new AI surveillance system is part of the Chinese government’s push to promote smart city projects.

SenseTime’s AI makes sure you park your shared bike properly

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

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The new feature turns kids' food drawings into GrabFood orders.

Grab Indonesia launches Delivery Doodles in collaboration with Google

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Over the beach season last year, 46 drownings were recorded between April and October.

Israeli AI lifeguard helps prevent drowning as beach season starts

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Wiz.ai plans to develop its conversational AI technologies and expand teams in Southeast Asia.

Singaporean Wiz.ai bags USD 6 million in a pre-Series A round

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

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is teaming up with UOB, Element AI, HSBC, IAG Firemark Labs, and Gradient Institute in the first phase.

Singapore’s MAS is developing fairness metrics for responsible AI adoptions

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

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

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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The national "new infrastructure" plan will fuel the competition in cloud services between Tencent and Alibaba.

KEY STAT | Tencent announces USD 70 billion investments amidst China's new infrastructure stimulus push

KEY STAT | Tencent announces USD 70 billion investments amidst China&#8217;s new infrastructure stimulus push

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NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

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

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

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At China's most important political event of the year, they called for development in 5G, IoT, and tech education, among other fields.

This is what Chinese tech tycoons brought to the table at China's Two Sessions

This is what Chinese tech tycoons brought to the table at China&#8217;s Two Sessions

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

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While Alibaba withstood China's macroeconomic slowdown in early 2020, a wave of digitization spurred growth in e-commerce livestreaming, cloud services, and enterprise software.

Alibaba beats Q1 expectations as digital economy grows

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