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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

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

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

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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

ByteDance

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.

East Asia

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Honor designs smartphones and wearables, balancing price and performance for a tech-savvy, value-focused audience.

Honor

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

Smartphones

With its striking design and powerful AI capabilities, the Magic V3 sets the stage for Honor’s dominance in the foldable phone market.

Honor’s foldable Magic V3 steals spotlight at IFA 2024, overtakes Samsung in west Europe | KrASIA

Honor’s foldable Magic V3 steals spotlight at IFA 2024, overtakes Samsung in west Europe

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TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, delivers advanced chipsets that enable next-generation devices and cloud computing servers.

TSMC

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

An analysis reveals the limited impact of US tech curbs on consumer products.

China's chip capabilities just three years behind TSMC, teardown shows | KrASIA

China&#8217;s chip capabilities just three years behind TSMC, teardown shows

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

By leveraging DingTalk’s AI tools, Readline has managed to cut the cost of key skincare ingredients.

This biotech startup is using AI to make anti-aging products more affordable | KrASIA

This biotech startup is using AI to make anti-aging products more affordable

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

Electric Vehicles

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

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Brisk sales of EVs, solar panels, and wind turbines are boosting Beijing's global clout.

Decarbonization now drives China's Belt and Road push | KrASIA

Decarbonization now drives China&#8217;s Belt and Road push

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Creative

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

China's MiniMax has unveiled Hailuo AI, its proprietary text-to-video model, entering the fray in the fast-evolving world of AI video generation.

MiniMax’s Hailuo AI text-to-video generator: How does it stack up? | KrASIA

MiniMax’s Hailuo AI text-to-video generator: How does it stack up?

Amap

Gaode

With its latest update, Amap combines lane-level navigation, 3D mapping, and AI support to make driving smoother and safer.

Amap’s latest update turns maps into smart, real-time companions for drivers | KrASIA

Amap’s latest update turns maps into smart, real-time companions for drivers

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

As Huawei debuts its Mate XT with a bold trifold design, Apple doubles down on AI with the iPhone 16.

Mate XT or iPhone 16: Huawei’s hardware gamble faces Apple’s AI evolution | KrASIA

Mate XT or iPhone 16: Huawei’s hardware gamble faces Apple’s AI evolution

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

Robotics

Challenges persist, but demand for service robots has surged, unlocking new opportunities for China’s robotics industry.

Mowing lawns, delivering meals, cleaning homes: Chinese service robots are making waves globally | KrASIA

Mowing lawns, delivering meals, cleaning homes: Chinese service robots are making waves globally

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Mobility

Founded by a Baidu veteran, Callisto is leveraging AI to build a proactive, evolving automotive security system.