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The 45th edition of GITEX Global and its sister event, Expand North Star, drew tens of thousands of participants to Dubai.

GITEX Global 2025 wraps in Dubai with strong turnout and new editions on the horizon

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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.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Tim Draper invests in Ryder, Verta raises seed funding, Xendit acquires Payex, and more

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

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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

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Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

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

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Elisa Chiu uncovers how companies in Taiwan's supply-chain and traditional sectors are creatively pivoting in times of disruption across global markets.

[Tuning In] Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Taiwan, spotlights Taiwan's supply chain boosted innovation ecosystem

[Tuning In] Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Taiwan, spotlights Taiwan&#8217;s supply chain boosted innovation ecosystem

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OrCam rolls out voice-activated 'smart reading' tech for visually impaired

OrCam rolls out voice-activated &#8216;smart reading&#8217; tech for visually impaired

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

Shenzhen-based Huawei shipped 55.8 million Android smartphones in the second quarter, edging out Samsung’s 53.7 million total tally in the same period.

Huawei wrests crown of world’s biggest smartphone vendor from Samsung on strong China sales

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The joint Israeli-Japanese venture MusashiAI includes Israeli robotics company SixAI and Japan’s Musashi Seimitsu. Screenshot from video by MusashiAI.

In December, MusashiAI launched the world’s first agency offering robots for hire in factories and other industrial environments.

Israeli-Japanese venture announces commercial launch of robot employees

Delays to 7-nanometer production could spur US titan to embrace outsourcing.

Intel falls behind Asian rival TSMC in chip race

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Industrial drones will help humans to perform dangerous tasks.

Autonomous industrial drones to reach where humans can't: Inside China’s Startups

Autonomous industrial drones to reach where humans can&#8217;t: Inside China’s Startups

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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.

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

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The hardware will be based on Alibaba's XuanTie processors.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba teams up with Allwinner to produce 50 million chips

Japanese shipments of 50-inch or bigger models soar 60% in May.

TV sales roar back to life as stay-at-homers seek larger screens

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

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Pegatron has been working to move production away from China to Indonesia and Vietnam due to rising labor costs and the US-China trade war.

Apple's second-largest manufacturer Pegatron eyes India to set up factories

Apple&#8217;s second-largest manufacturer Pegatron eyes India to set up factories

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[Tuning In] Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Taiwan, spotlights Taiwan’s supply chain boosted innovation ecosystem

OrCam rolls out voice-activated ‘smart reading’ tech for visually impaired