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While TSMC, SK Hynix and SMIC ramp up, struggling Intel cuts back.

Semiconductor investment rebounds on AI, but not everyone is winning

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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Participants must create at least 70% of their films using Veo 3 or Seedance 1.0 Pro.

iQiyi invites creators to co-direct with AI in global short film contest

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

Consumer Economy

By building for overlooked niches in the fitness industry, Aeke now ships hundreds of units each month.

With smart fitness machines, Aeke finds profit where others saw no market

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E-commerce

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The acquisition will enable Zilingo to access previously untapped markets by adopting nCinga's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.

Singapore-based Zilingo acquires Sri Lankan SaaS firm nCinga for USD 15.5 million

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

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Investments in logistics startups this year have more than doubled to USD 1.04 billion across 29 deals.

Indian logistics startups rev up funding in 2019 to tap growing demand

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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.

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Head-on competition from a deep-pocketed rival could be a headache for the still loss-making startup.

Alibaba's Juhuasuan doles out massive subsidy to take on Pinduoduo

Alibaba&#8217;s Juhuasuan doles out massive subsidy to take on Pinduoduo

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

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Chinese manufacturer taps new market abroad as Huawei eats its lunch at home.

Xiaomi seeks fans in Japan with budget-friendly phones

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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Ant Financial's Alipay is valued at over USD 150 billion and is now expanding quickly outside of China.

How Alipay is killing cash in China, and wants to take the world stage

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The company provides a data-driven integrated platform for companies in the chemical industry.

Sequoia-backed chemical e-commerce firm Molbase files for USD 70 million IPO

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As smartphones become increasingly integral to everyday life, China's silver generation wants to adapt.

China's elderly are becoming smartphone gurus

China&#8217;s elderly are becoming smartphone gurus

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James Chan

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Flipkart will have an edge over Amazon, Bigbasket, and Grofers with additional access to Shadowfax’s technology and delivery fleet.

Flipkart beefs up its grocery delivery with USD 60 million investment in Shadowfax

The Muslim-focused platform connects local halal brands with resellers and customers across Indonesia.

Social commerce platform Evermos bags USD 8.25 million in Series A funding

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