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An "avalanche" of electric, hybrid, and conventional car models could muscle out other importers.

China's automakers bring tech edge to Australia's small but brutal market

China&#8217;s automakers bring tech edge to Australia&#8217;s small but brutal market

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Amity plans to invest heavily in AI and work automation, and believes chatbots will be one of the main mediums in which AI will be able to assist humans in the workplace.

Thai billionaire heir’s Eko announces acquisition, new parent firm

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Tech in Asia

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Automotive Aftermarket

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The fundraising round comes at a time when the Chinese government is pushing to build new digital infrastructure.

CHINA BRIEF | Smart parking solution provider AIpark closes USD 42.4 million Series C round

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Elodie, the leader of sales initiatives for BeeBryte, covers the value and impact that AI prediction brings to energy management.

AI in Energy: Q&A with Elodie Hecq, Managing Director, Asia and Head of Sales Asia of BeeBryte

AI in Energy: Q&#038;A with Elodie Hecq, Managing Director, Asia and Head of Sales Asia of BeeBryte

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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On-demand Services

Self-driving technology companies including Didi, Pony.ai, and AutoX all raked in fresh capital this year.

Didi's robotaxi service kicks off in Shanghai, taking another step towards a driverless future

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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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The startup is putting a positive spin on a form of technology that has been the object of widespread aversion.

Deepfake for good: CannyAI develops VDR tech to engage audiences in any language

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NoCamels

Bot MD has been used by more than 13,000 doctors in 60 countries across the globe.

Bot MD empowers doctors with AI clinical assistants: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Face recognition

Face++

Megvii

Three of China's top computer science students always believed that robots would need a pair of eyes.

From classmates to co-founders, Chinese AI champion Megvii started on campus

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AJ Cortese

New funds will be used to develop visual controlling and sensing systems for unmanned vehicles and for business development.

CHINA BRIEF | Unmanned storage solution provider VisionNav Robotics scores USD 14 million in Series B1

BOC International, the investment bank unit of state-owned Bank of China is one of the investors.