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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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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Facial Recognition

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The Techsauce Virtual Summit debated the future after COVID-19.

There are opportunities in every crisis and businesses are ready to grab them

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

SenseTime’s new AI surveillance system is part of the Chinese government’s push to promote smart city projects.

SenseTime’s AI makes sure you park your shared bike properly

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Silicon Integrated will use the fresh cash to mass-produce chips for 3D imaging and audio amplifiers.

CHINA BRIEF | Wuhan-based chip design startup closes USD 25.3 million Series B round

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

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The founders are veterans of the Israel Defense Forces' intelligence unit 8200.

Israeli startup D-ID raises USD 13.5 million to protect against unauthorized facial recognition

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Apple identified the Face ID problem and provided a workaround in their latest iOS 13.5 software update.

Apple's newest update lets you unlock your phone easily when wearing a mask

Apple&#8217;s newest update lets you unlock your phone easily when wearing a mask

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By end-September, all marriage registries in Xian will have automated terminals where couples can obtain their marriage certificates by scanning their faces.

Couples in Xian, China will soon be able to register their marriages with face scans

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