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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.

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

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The use of celebrities to promote vehicles in China forms part of a wider shift.

BYD brand ambassador Wang Leehom uses fee to buy shares

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

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Anghami will become the first Arab technology company to list on Nasdaq and will trade under the symbol ANGH.

Anghami to list on Nasdaq via SPAC at USD 220 million valuation

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Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

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TME's US-listed stock has more than doubled since its debut in 2018.

Tencent Music Entertainment mulls USD 5 billion secondary listing in Hong Kong

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How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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The case represents "the first misuse of corporate power for personal purposes," according to an internal note by Huawei.

Huawei CEO apologizes for using corporate power to register trademarks for daughter

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

Spotify has been sharpening its focus on India over the past couple of years, given the growing appetite of millions of Indians for music streaming services.

Spotify witnesses robust growth in Q4 2020 driven by Indian users

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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Chinese entertainment firms are betting on the booming trend, but will virtual shows remain a thing after the pandemic?

Virtual concerts to break through to the mainstream, or just a passing fad?

The company licenses content to educational institutions, music platforms, and concert organizers.

Classical music licensor Kuke raises USD 50 million in US IPO

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Chua, founder of Zendyll Records, is working to unleash the potential of Singapore's music scene.

[Tuning In] Singapore plays a role as the backbone of the music industry in Southeast Asia, says Jon Chua

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

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

As of October, China's music streaming services reached 620 million MAUs, while paying users surpassed 70 million.

Alibaba's music streaming service Xiami to shut down after 12 years

Alibaba&#8217;s music streaming service Xiami to shut down after 12 years

Tencent Music Entertainment participated in the deal.

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