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

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The pivot toward Indonesia and the Middle East comes as European demand cools.

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

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

DR02 is said to be the first humanoid robot to achieve IP66 certification for dust and water resistance.

Deep Robotics unveils DR02, the world’s first IP66-rated humanoid robot

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T. K. Lin

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

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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.

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

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

Deals in brief: Valtor secures Wavemaker backing, Qapita raises Series B funding, Accel and Peak XV invest in Supabase, and more

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Sudo Lim

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Singaporean entrepreneur Min-Liang Tan shares why he left Singapore back in the day, why he decided to return, and what lies ahead for him and Razer.

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan wants to nurture entrepreneurship in Singapore

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Live events to be back by 2021, says Web Summit founder

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

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Cosgrave recently announced the expansion of Web Summit to Latin America with an in-person event to be held in Brazil in 2022.

Live events will be back, with or without a vaccine, by end of 2021: Q&A with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit

Live events will be back, with or without a vaccine, by end of 2021: Q&#038;A with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit

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Simone Martin

Local companies only control less than 1% of Indonesia's gaming market, while the rest is dominated by foreign games.

Can Indonesian gaming firms compete with global players?

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Khamila Mulia

The Singapore-based company is expanding into Indonesia and Thailand.

How LingoAce makes learning Chinese fun and effective for children: Startup Stories

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Ursula Florene

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.

Tie-up marks rare technology deal amid tensions and heightened scrutiny.

Tencent Music invests in US 'avatar' concert company Wave

Tencent Music invests in US &#8216;avatar&#8217; concert company Wave

NetEase's gaming revenue growth, Q3 2020: 20%

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

NetEase

Online gaming accounts for nearly 75% of NetEase's total revenue.

KEY STAT | NetEase posts strong gaming growth in Q3

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One Championship will deliver custom content to martial arts fans globally through Facebook Watch and Instagram’s IGTV.

Singapore’s One Championship partners with Facebook to provide exclusive content

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Tech in Asia

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Oppo’s latest release follows Xiaomi's wraparound display and Huawei's foldable display.

Oppo debuts concept smartphone with expandable display

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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Malaysia-based Inmagine Group, the firm behind 123rf.com, is now launching a new AI-powered online creative platform.