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Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

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

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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

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EV maker Nio is entering the smartphone business. The Chinese carmaker is on a hiring spree to fill the ranks of its smartphone division.

EV maker Nio is entering the smartphone business

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

Tesla sues Chinese social media influencer over claims of brake failure. The EV maker posted robust sales despite negative publicity in the country.

Tesla sues Chinese social media influencer over claims of brake failure

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Mengyuan Ge

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

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With the new funding rounds, Swiggy will sharpen the focus on quick commerce, while Ola Electric will ramp up the production of its two-wheeler EVs.

Major Indian startups kick off 2022 with big checks

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

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Here are 5 developments to watch out for in China’s EV sector. The trajectory of China’s EV sector may offer insights for other parts of the world.

Here are 5 developments to watch out for in China’s EV sector

China’s new energy vehicles exports tripled in 2021, with half made by Tesla. Europe is the top destination for China’s exported EVs.

China’s new energy vehicles exports tripled in 2021, with half made by Tesla

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

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

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Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, spans industries like real estate, automotive, healthcare, and technology.

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VinFast supercharges global EV ambitions, with plans for factories in the US, Germany. VinFast is set to go public in the US in the second half of 2022.

VinFast supercharges global EV ambitions, with plans for factories in the US, Germany

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Automakers raise prices for NEVs in China ahead of subsidy cuts. The Chinese government has spent USD 22 billion to subsidize the NEV industry since 2009.

Automakers raise prices for NEVs in China ahead of subsidy cuts

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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

Grab

Gojek speeds up transition to electric vehicle fleet in Indonesia with new JV. Gojek aims to transition 100% of its fleet to EVs by 2030.

Gojek speeds up transition to electric vehicle fleet in Indonesia with new JV

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Thai EV market heats up as Chinese player enters with low prices. Motor Expo highlights caution of Japanese makers, continuing to shift to hybrids.

Thai EV market heats up as Chinese player enters with low prices

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