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DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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Once notorious for relentless overtime, Chinese firms are now enforcing policies to curb late-night work. But is this a real shift, or just a cost-cutting move?

“996” no more? DJI and Midea are making employees leave work on time | KrASIA

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

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A cheaper Model Y is coming to China, but can it compete with local EV makers on more than just price?

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y | KrASIA

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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AI shares surge as investors and Beijing bet on advances in the sector.

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China's latest AI darling | KrASIA

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China&#8217;s latest AI darling

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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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Deals in brief: Elon Musk leads consortium bid for OpenAI, East Ventures and SV Investment close first round of joint fund, Payd and Liquid8 secure funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Elon Musk leads consortium bid for OpenAI, East Ventures and SV Investment close first round of joint fund, Payd and Liquid8 secure funding, and more

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Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more

Deals in brief: Clime Capital invests in Ampotech, Nibertex raises pre-Series A funding, Alpha JWC targets fourth fund, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Clime Capital invests in Ampotech, Nibertex raises pre-Series A funding, Alpha JWC targets fourth fund, and more

Deals in brief: fileAI raises Series A funding, GOAT Gaming secures backing for Telegram expansion, SoftBank eyes major OpenAI stake, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: fileAI raises Series A funding, GOAT Gaming secures backing for Telegram expansion, SoftBank eyes major OpenAI stake, and more

Foreign investors take note as the Dubai Financial Market closes 2024 at its highest level since 2014.

DFM ends 2024 at a decade high, lifted by IPOs and foreign inflows | KrASIA

DFM ends 2024 at a decade high, lifted by IPOs and foreign inflows

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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Deals in brief: Elev8.vc closes USD 30 million fund, 129Knots raises funding, HongShan acquires majority stake in Marshall Group, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Elev8.vc closes USD 30 million fund, 129Knots raises funding, HongShan acquires majority stake in Marshall Group, and more

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more | KrASIA

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