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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

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Aside from a lithium battery plant, Tesla would also invest in energy storage products.

Indonesia's mining companies discuss Tesla investment plans

Indonesia&#8217;s mining companies discuss Tesla investment plans

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

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Chinese property developer epitomized sector's credit-fueled growth.

Evergrande seeks safe descent from USD 130 billion debt mountain

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

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

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The Hongguang Mini EV is the cheapest electric car in China.

China's top-selling EV maker SGMW keeps its momentum in the new year

China&#8217;s top-selling EV maker SGMW keeps its momentum in the new year

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Building on its growth momentum from the latter half of 2020, China's electric vehicle (EV) startups opened the new year with strong increases in delivery numbers.

KEY STAT | Nio quadruples EV deliveries in January

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

BlueSG runs a fleet of 667 vehicles and 1,487 charging stations in Singapore. Home-grown transport and engineering group Goldbell is in advanced talks to buy over an electric car-sharing outfit in Singapore.

EV sharing firm BlueSG reportedly in talks to be sold to Goldbell

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

As China's EV charging network approaches 2 million stations, both public and private operators are looking to expand their footprint, while battery swapping may offer a convenient alternative.

I hate it when my car dies: Nio and Tesla's visions for China's EV charging infrastructure

I hate it when my car dies: Nio and Tesla&#8217;s visions for China&#8217;s EV charging infrastructure

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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

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The new capital can fully fund the production of the FF 91 model, the company says.

EV maker Faraday Future to list on Nasdaq via SPAC merger, gets investment from Geely

EV maker will take 'as many batteries' as Panasonic and others can produce.

Tesla posts first full-year profit on record China sales

The company has tapped various sources to stay afloat.

Electric Vehicles

Indonesia’s mining companies discuss Tesla investment plans

Evergrande seeks safe descent from USD 130 billion debt mountain

China’s top-selling EV maker SGMW keeps its momentum in the new year