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

China

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Southeast Asia

WeRide refines autonomous vehicle software, deploying AI-driven solutions that improve road safety, efficiency, and future-ready mobility.

WeRide

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.

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

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Deals in brief: WeRide secures Grab’s backing for robotaxis, Foxconn invests in Robocore, seven China deals, and more

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While low taxes are a major draw, compliance risks and less known requirements can turn early gains into long-term liabilities.

For Chinese firms, the UAE’s business-friendly image comes with caveats

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The edtech firm’s latest report explores how tech can drive outcomes across Indonesia’s education ecosystem.

Cakap deepens roots in education by addressing early learning gaps, releases “Impact Report 2024”

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

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On-demand Services

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

Tencent is seeking apologies and USD 143,000 from each defendant.

WeChat is suing people for selling fake face masks

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Pinduoduo

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Women contributed to 41% of China's GDP in 2017.

BIZ in GRAPHICS | Chinese women's unique contribution to the country's tech ecosystem

BIZ in GRAPHICS | Chinese women&#8217;s unique contribution to the country&#8217;s tech ecosystem

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

In just three months, Amazon became the fourth most visited consumer e-commerce website in the city-state.

Lazada remains the most popular e-commerce platform in Singapore, but Amazon is catching up quickly

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

JD.com

More Chinese tech titans are following Alibaba's steps.

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com eyes Hong Kong secondary listing as early as mid-2020

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Song Jingli

China's third-largest e-commerce platform now has nearly 600 million annual active users.

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo crosses USD 140 billion gross merchandise value in 2019 [Update]

iPrice's report suggests that 's e-commerce sector shows signs of maturity.

Shopee remains Vietnam's most popular e-commerce platform: report

Shopee remains Vietnam&#8217;s most popular e-commerce platform: report

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

Apple

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

Education

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

Hardware

Surge runs against production shortages caused by coronavirus response.

China demand for e-learning bites into Apple’s iPad supply

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The startup is set to raise USD 1 million that will be closed in the second quarter of this year.

Dropee is Malaysia's second startup to enter Y Combinator

Dropee is Malaysia&#8217;s second startup to enter Y Combinator

Pinduoduo narrowed its net loss in the December quarter to USD 251.6 million, beating analysts’ estimates.

E-commerce firm Pinduoduo pushes more resources to support merchants as coronavirus fallout hurts sales

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