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

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

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

Pang Ruoming built Apple’s foundational AI models, but secrecy and internal gridlock kept his team in the shadows—until he walked.

Trapped by silence: How Apple lost its top AI talent to Meta

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Built to predict the next best word, AI has become adept at reflecting human empathy. For many, that reflection is enough to offer comfort.

“This must be painful for you”: How AI became our emotional mirror

A real debate is brewing over whether Moonshot AI’s latest open-source model belongs in the top echelon of AI.

Is Kimi K2 strong enough to spark China’s next “DeepSeek moment?”

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

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

FirstCry will use the money to expand its physical presence and compete with e-tailers such as Amazon India and Flipkart.

SoftBank invests USD 300 million in baby care company FirstCry

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

The new 1% tax will be implemented from April 2020.

India implements additional tax on businesses selling on e-commerce marketplaces

The company is executing its plans for omni-channel retail.

Indonesian e-commerce firm Blibli launches first cashless offline store

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Khamila Mulia

While it let go of 56 Indian employees, it also shut down one of Flipkart's fashion unit, Jabong last year.

Walmart India's laid-off employees write to US headquarters claiming unfair termination

Walmart India&#8217;s laid-off employees write to US headquarters claiming unfair termination

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Walmart India owns and operates 28 Best Price Modern Wholesale stores and three fulfillment centers.

Walmart-owned Flipkart may take over parent company's India wholesale business

Walmart-owned Flipkart may take over parent company&#8217;s India wholesale business

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

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

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Visual Stories

Short-video apps are taking over Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent as the biggest spenders on the holiday campaign.

Infographic | Internet giants are giving away RMB 10 billion this Lunar New Year

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Julianna Wu

Alibaba has been trying to tap into India’s rapidly growing mobile-first users.

Alibaba forays in Indian social e-commerce market with Yoli

The government has ordered people in Wuhan to wear masks in public spaces.

Amid Wuhan virus outbreak, Alibaba says it has only 46.1 million masks in stock(updated)

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Song Jingli

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"Lazada is in Southeast Asia to stay," said chief strategy officer Magnus Ekbom.

Lazada's chief strategist on dominating Southeast Asian e-commerce in the long run

Lazada&#8217;s chief strategist on dominating Southeast Asian e-commerce in the long run

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