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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.

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Transportation

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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Foreign investors get new entry to China's tech-heavy STAR Market. ... With the new changes, global institutional investors can for the first time invest in mainland-listed shares of new-economy companies out of Hong Kong through Stock Connect, which has been the most preferred route for money managers.

Foreign investors get new entry to China's tech-heavy Star Market

Foreign investors get new entry to China&#8217;s tech-heavy Star Market

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

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Singapore-based global venture capital firm Antler entered India last June. It recently appointed Nitin Sharma as partner and co-lead for India operations.Sharma is a seasoned investor who has invested in more than 50 startups over a decade across NEA in the US, Lightbox Ventures in India, and his own portfolio First Principles VC. At Antler, he will be co-leading the efforts with Urban Ladder co-founder Rajiv Srivatsa.

Antler is after early-stage Indian companies building global products: Q&A with Nitin Sharma

Antler is after early-stage Indian companies building global products: Q&#038;A with Nitin Sharma

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Female founders of 9 Japanese startups participated in the event that was held in collaboration with the Dell Women Entrepreneurship Network (DWEN).

APT Women helps Japanese female entrepreneurs expand to Singapore

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Khamila Mulia

Money flows into health care and digital transformation-related sectors.

US and Chinese startup investments swell amid pandemic

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

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and Meituan have all used variable interest entities to dodge rules on capital activity.

China's tech giants must navigate new antitrust rules on investments

China&#8217;s tech giants must navigate new antitrust rules on investments

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

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Yosuke Sasaki has helped small office grow into a tech investment titan.

Force behind SoftBank Vision Fund is 44-year-old 'chief of staff'

Force behind SoftBank Vision Fund is 44-year-old &#8216;chief of staff&#8217;

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

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Analysts are skeptical about the sustainability of Nio's growth.

Nio to raise USD 1.3 billion in convertible notes following launch of new sedan

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Song Jingli

The fitness tech company reportedly reached a valuation of USD 2 billion.

Chinese fitness startup Keep secures USD 360 million in Series F led by SoftBank's Vision Fund

Chinese fitness startup Keep secures USD 360 million in Series F led by SoftBank&#8217;s Vision Fund

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

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HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

The healthcare sector was drawing most of the investor interest.

Investment

Foreign investors get new entry to China’s tech-heavy Star Market

Antler is after early-stage Indian companies building global products: Q&A with Nitin Sharma

APT Women helps Japanese female entrepreneurs expand to Singapore

US and Chinese startup investments swell amid pandemic

China’s tech giants must navigate new antitrust rules on investments

Force behind SoftBank Vision Fund is 44-year-old ‘chief of staff’

Nio to raise USD 1.3 billion in convertible notes following launch of new sedan

Chinese fitness startup Keep secures USD 360 million in Series F led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund

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