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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

China

Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Logistics

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

Photo of Augmentus’ co-founders. From left to right: Daryl Lim, Leong Yong Shin, and Chong Voon Foo.

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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Oceania

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Consumer Economy

Consumer Economy | KrASIA

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

E-commerce

Hmlet offers customers short-term stays in the Hmlet Boutique properties starting from six nights, or longer-term living, usually with a minimum three-month stay.

Co-living startup Hmlet pivoted to offer furniture subscription, interior design

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Vulcan Post

The platform launched a fashion subscription service for women called ‘The Box.’

Cairo-based La Reina raises six-figure investment

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MENAbytes

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

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

New Ruipeng runs about 1,400 hospitals for pets in more than 80 cities.

Tencent invests in China's largest animal hospital chain

Tencent invests in China&#8217;s largest animal hospital chain

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Song Jingli

Techsembly has signed on eight major clients including businesses like The Peninsula Hotel Group, Not Just A Label, and Boutique Fairs Singapore. 

Business is in her blood: The expat who turned into a tech entrepreneur

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

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Asia's Innovation Resource Platform

The second installment of AIRP (Asia’s Innovation Resource Platform) saw discussion between Sea Group and up-and-coming players in China’s tech ecosystem.

AIRP Exchange Series 2: Discussion on trends and developments in the digital economy

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AIRP

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

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Eduardo Saverin, co-founder and the first investor of Facebook Inc., and Toivo Annus, CTO and co-founder of Skype, are also its backers. 

Indian D2C e-tailer Hopscotch raises USD 25 million amid the slowdown

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Qoo10

Taiwan

Tiki

youbeli

The firm will partner with Vietnam's Tiki, Singapore's Qoo10, Indonesia's Blibli, and Malaysia's Youbeli to offer Taiwanese products to Southeast Asian consumers.

Taiwan e-commerce group PChome launches service in Southeast Asia

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Yin Lin Tan

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

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

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

East Asia

This new move comes after Best launched express delivery services within Malaysia in July, following fast growth in Thailand and Vietnam.

Best and Alibaba's Cainiao to streamline logistics services between China and Malaysia

Best and Alibaba&#8217;s Cainiao to streamline logistics services between China and Malaysia

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Hardware

With only 2% of Chinese getting rid of used smartphones, JD.com, Tencent, and Alibaba are all making investments in the second-hand market.