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From generating assets to building entire virtual worlds, AI is set to accelerate and reshape game development.

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative | KrASIA

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

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The Chinese tech giant says its latest Ernie model outperforms GPT-4.5 while costing just 1% as much.

Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek | KrASIA

Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek

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Deals in brief: Binance secures investment from MGX, Amber International debuts on Nasdaq, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Binance secures investment from MGX, Amber International debuts on Nasdaq, latest China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Meals In Minutes, Meiro, and Prota Therapeutics secure funding, ABC Impact reaches first close of second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Meals In Minutes, Meiro, and Prota Therapeutics secure funding, ABC Impact reaches first close of second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Alina Vision, Toki, and HashKey Group secure funding, Roojai acquires Lifepal, nine China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Alina Vision, Toki, and HashKey Group secure funding, Roojai acquires Lifepal, nine China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Purpose Venture Capital backs Bioworks, Grab injects SGD 145.1 million into GXS Bank, former Twitter CEO raises funding for AI startup, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Purpose Venture Capital backs Bioworks, Grab injects SGD 145.1 million into GXS Bank, former Twitter CEO raises funding for AI startup, and more

Deals in brief: BroilerX raises pre-Series A funding, AC Ventures backs skincare brand Gmeelan, 14 other China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: BroilerX raises pre-Series A funding, AC Ventures backs skincare brand Gmeelan, 14 other China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: FlyOro secure pre-Series A funding, OKX Ventures backs Polyhedra Network, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: FlyOro secure pre-Series A funding, OKX Ventures backs Polyhedra Network, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Vietnam’s Be Group secures VND 739.5 billion, Zendesk acquires Klaus, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Vietnam’s Be Group secures VND 739.5 billion, Zendesk acquires Klaus, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Atome raises USD 31 million from parent firm, Asia Partners closes second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Atome raises USD 31 million from parent firm, Asia Partners closes second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Semaai, Komunal, and OnCusp secure funding, Etherscan acquires Solscan, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Semaai, Komunal, and OnCusp secure funding, Etherscan acquires Solscan, multiple China and India deals, and more

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