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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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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

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 connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

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

India

Part of the smartphone vendor's mobile internet ecosystem.

Xiaomi invests in India's bus-tracking app Chalo

Xiaomi invests in India&#8217;s bus-tracking app Chalo

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

Artificial Intelligence

Nanjing Big Fish Semiconductor splits from Xiaomi's chip R&D unit Pine Cone.

Xiaomi spins out new IoT chip unit, eyes for new financing

industrial internet

Zhongneng United

China's traditional heavy industries such as manufacturing and construction are due for a makeover.

China's industrial internet pioneer Zhongneng United raises USD 50 million in Series B round

China&#8217;s industrial internet pioneer Zhongneng United raises USD 50 million in Series B round

Huawei

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Huawei will unveil its first ever smart TV set in April, expanding beyond telecom infrastructure and smartphones, online news site jiemian.com reported,

Huawei expected to unveil first "smart TV set" next month

Huawei expected to unveil first &#8220;smart TV set&#8221; next month

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

Midea

Alibaba Cloud unveiled two customized chips, the result of its cooperation with home appliance maker Midea, on its annual summit held in Beijing on

Alibaba Cloud rolls out tailor-made IoT chips for home appliance maker Midea

CCTV

surveillance cameras

By comparison, the United States has about 30 million security cameras installed across the whole country

IDC predicts China to have 2.76 billion surveillance cameras by 2022

Apple

automated production

automation

Foxconn

The Fourth Industrial Revolution seems unstoppable. Scholars are still divided about what automated production means for employment.

With its ‘lights-off factory’, iPhone manufacturer Foxconn leads in Industry 4.0

A major upgrade in the hotel industry is underway, driven by an internet company.

Alibaba’s new hotel: robot bellboys and face-recognition gimmick

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Air quality

uHoo

Wavemaker Partners

Most of its clients are in Europe or North America, but uHoo co-founder Dustin Onghanseng sees a large market targeting Asian enterprises.

This Singapore startup raises new round to help improve your in-door air quality

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Internet of Things

Xiaomi invests in India’s bus-tracking app Chalo

Xiaomi spins out new IoT chip unit, eyes for new financing

China’s industrial internet pioneer Zhongneng United raises USD 50 million in Series B round

Huawei expected to unveil first “smart TV set” next month