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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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

Electric Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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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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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Sudo Lim

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Temasek was the top tech backer internationally last year among state-owned investors at USD 2.3 billion.

Singapore's Temasek in for long haul with in-house startups

Singapore&#8217;s Temasek in for long haul with in-house startups

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Here are 5 thoughts from Julien Mialaret, operating partner at investment firm Eurazeo, which is raising up to USD 237 million for its 2nd Smart City fund.

5 thoughts from Julien Mialaret, operating partner at Grab investor Eurazeo

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Simone Martin

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

About 990 investors pumped USD 10.15 billion in venture capital across 543 startup deals in H1 2021.

VCs pump USD 10.15 billion into Indian startups in H1 2021

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Moulishree Srivastava

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

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The discovery of how easy it is to work from anywhere has reduced the number of hurdles entrepreneurs would often run up against in less urban areas.

Fast vaccinations and easy money spell boom times for entrepreneurs

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

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ByteDance is an investor in Manner Coffee, while Tencent has opened e-sport coffee shops together with Tim Hortons. Alibaba also has tied-up with Starbucks.

Tencent and ByteDance smell opportunity brewing in China cafe chains

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

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

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Mukesh Bansal, co-founder of Cult.fit, an online fitness startup in which Tata Group recently invested, has been made a key member of the fundraising team.

Indian conglomerate Tata plans up to USD 2.5 billion in fundraising to boost its super app play

Sea reached a USD 148 billion market capitalization as of last week's close, June 18, exceeding that of Japan's SoftBank Group at USD 122 billion.

Sea tops SoftBank in market cap amid Latin America expansion

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

Southeast Asian startups raised a total of USD 8.2 billion in 2020, down 7% from USD 8.79 billion in 2019, with 80% of the exits being mergers or acquisitions.

SPACs will set the benchmark for investor appetite in Southeast Asia, says Golden Gate Ventures' Michael Lints

SPACs will set the benchmark for investor appetite in Southeast Asia, says Golden Gate Ventures&#8217; Michael Lints

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Stephanie Li

The total wealth held by Indian ultra-high net worth individuals will also grow to over USD 700 billion by 2024, as compared to USD 440 billion in 2019.