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Agent Universe’s latest venture ditches the leaderboard model in favor of community, credibility, and signal over noise in an era of information overload.

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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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Deals in brief: SG Enviro raises SGD 8 million, Kamet Capital backs TopView, latest funding rounds in China, and more

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

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

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Pop Mart

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

A sharp profit rise and booming Labubu sales weren’t enough to spark a rally in the company’s share price.

Pop Mart posts record forecast, but investors want proof it can last

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How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

China’s cloud gaming market is expected to be worth at least USD 565 million by 2022, according to a report.

China’s cloud gaming market expected to quadruple in size by 2022 amid 5G push, report says

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

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Apple

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

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

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

WeChat

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

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Seven out of the top 20 most-downloaded apps in India in 2020 are on the list.

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country's most popular

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country&#8217;s most popular

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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At its annual game conference, Tencent announced new mobile games based on Japanese game franchises Street Fighter, Metal Slug, and Dynasty Warriors.

Tencent to create mobile versions of famous Japanese games such as Street Fighter, Metal Slug

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Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

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

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

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CEO Yoshida faces test of sustaining share rally with post-pandemic vision.

Sony hopes to shed 'conglomerate discount' under new name

Sony hopes to shed &#8216;conglomerate discount&#8217; under new name

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Fake IDs, smartphone arcades, and pretending to be a grandparent are just some of the ways kids are avoiding China’s strict anti-addiction system for games.

Fake IDs and smartphone arcades: How kids in China defy anti-addiction systems to play games

Opinion

What can a gamer do when multiplayer titles are full of cheaters?

Cheaters are everywhere, but the game isn’t over

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Tencent is converting another world-famous game franchise for smartphones.

Tencent’s Pokémon Unite is like League of Legends with Pikachu for Nintendo Switch and smartphones

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Gamers and investors alike have much to expect from NetEase as it explodes onto the global stage.

Crouching tiger, hidden dragon: NetEase goes global

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Tencent and NetEase together account for 60% of the total gaming market revenue in China, according to a report by intelligence firm Analyses.