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

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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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The company’s sensors weave into textiles and surfaces, offering a scalable haptics solution for robots, vehicles, and smart environments.

With fresh funding, JQ Industries bets on fiber sensors to give machines a sense of touch

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

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

East Asia

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

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

With the YU7, Xiaomi seeks not only redemption, but a shot at surpassing Tesla.

After SU7 setback, Xiaomi reboots EV push with safer, smarter YU7

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

With clients like BYD and Ecovacs, the Shenzhen-based firm says its purpose-built tightening robots can outperform generic systems.

A smarter way to tighten screws? Slabor lands early funding to prove it

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

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Ninja Van is tying up with Grab to address a new wave of multi-channel sellers.

Social commerce is a growing trend: Ninja Van CEO Lai Chang Wen

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Nadine Freischlad

Abivin

Startup World Cup

The flashy Startup World Cup crowned another winner

Vietnamese startup Abivin takes home grand prize at Startup World Cup 2019

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Khamila Mulia

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

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

Jingdong

This follows reports in April that the company canceled basic salaries and benefits for couriers in the wake of huge losses.

JD Logistics plans hiring spree ahead of June festivities

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Lao Bei

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

BEST

Best serves TMall and Taobao, among other e-commerce heavyweights.

After years of losses, Alibaba-backed logistics provider Best predicts profits by year-end

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Song Jingli

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Early Stage

On the Move: Early Stage

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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

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Lubna.io

Shiok Meats

Triplogic

This week’s highlighted companies secured seed funding from across Southeast Asia.

Planting seeds: Early Stage

France

The company is gradually trimming delivery lead times to Europe.

Alibaba deepens roots in Europe with a new partner in France

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Gojek

Grab sets sights on enhancing its logistics capabilities.

Grab partners with Ninja Van to expand its logistics service offerings

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Robin Moh

Barito Teknologi

Logistic

Sicepat

Sicepat Ekpres

The company claims to complete over 200,000 package deliveries on a daily basis.