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But tensions with the US still cast a cloud over overseas expansion ambitions.

Inside China's AI rise: Youth infusion pushes country past "follower" status

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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New capital, maturing pipelines, and a more global R&D mindset are pushing valuations higher, even as competition tightens.

Hong Kong biotech enters its second act with a licensing supercycle

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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With AI-powered systems and energy-efficient infrastructure, the site reflects Midea’s smart building ambitions.

Midea opens new Shanghai campus to anchor its global innovation push

Deep Tech | KrASIA

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

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There are those that always take a little longer. The construction sector is often regarded as conservative, holding on to a traditional way of doing things. Lin Shijing, a tech entrepreneur and former CEO of Singapore-based Swat Mobility, is on a mission to change that. On Friday, he presented the Hubble platform, his latest venture, in front of business leaders and government representatives.

They aren't eliminating humans quite yet, but construction is changing

They aren&#8217;t eliminating humans quite yet, but construction is changing

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Georg Ackermann

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

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

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Beijing-based consumer electronics giant Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810) generated RMB 70.5 billion (USD 10.8 billion) in total revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, up 24.8 % year-on-year (YoY) but below market expectations of RMB 74.8 billion (USD 11.43 billion), according to the company's latest financial results released Wednesday.

Xiaomi fills the void left by hampered Huawei as smartphone sales rise

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How do machines identify faces? Examine security measures, privacy debates, and tech frameworks driving facial recognition adoption.

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'Poorly edited' or 'forged'? The video of one minister's corruption confession is the latest flashpoint in Myanmar.

Did Myanmar's military deepfake a minister's corruption confession?

Did Myanmar&#8217;s military deepfake a minister&#8217;s corruption confession?

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The Singaporean-based startup wants to reduce adverse drug reactions and increase prescription efficacy through pharmacogenetic testing.

Nalagenetics advances genetic testing for more accurate, personalized medicine | Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

Just three months after emerging from stealth mode and raising USD 100 million, Israeli startup Wiz closed a funding round with USD 130 million and a company valuation of USD 1.7 billion, Hebrew-language media reported this week.

Cloud security startup Wiz, founded in 2020, raises USD 130 million

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

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) on Friday announced the winners of its tenth Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition. The contest, which was organized by the university's Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE)​​​​​​​, received over 850 entries from 650 universities across 60 countries.

Singapore's SMU announces winners of its startup competition

Singapore&#8217;s SMU announces winners of its startup competition

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Ursula Florene

i-BrainTech is training athletes' brains to boost their overall performance.

Sports startup i-BrainTech helps athletes improve performance with mind training

The company provides IP management software for global brands, universities, and research institutes. Clients typically need to look through a lot of information such as patents and legal documents, collecting research and journals from different formats. They might need to hire a consulting firm to make sense of all of the data. PatSnap aggregates this information globally, co-founder Guan Dian told KrASIA.

SoftBank and Tencent invest USD 300 million into Singaporean IP management software

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

Chinese short video giant ByteDance has started to develop cloud AI and server chips based on ARM architecture, Semiinsights.com reported on Tuesday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. The company, which owns TikTok and Douyin, has been recruiting semiconductor talent to be based in Beijing and Shanghai for about one month, information on recruitment site Liepin shows. ByteDance declined to comment when contacted by KrASIA on Tuesday.

ByteDance to design AI chips amid China’s tech independence drive

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They aren’t eliminating humans quite yet, but construction is changing

Xiaomi fills the void left by hampered Huawei as smartphone sales rise

Did Myanmar’s military deepfake a minister’s corruption confession?