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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

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The Hong Kong-listed firm is advancing its pipeline using an mRNA system it says can compete with the industry’s best.

Everest Medicines targets global expansion with proprietary, AI-driven mRNA platform

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

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.

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

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

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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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BYD is leading a wave of early EV exports into Brazil ahead of July tax hikes, but long-term success will likely hinge on more.

Chinese automakers rush to beat Brazil’s EV tariffs, but the real race is just starting

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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With over 660,000 copies sold and viral traction on Xiaohongshu and Bilibili, Sultan’s Game shows that great gameplay still goes the distance.

Indie no more: Sultan’s Game becomes China’s breakout Steam hit

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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

Deals in brief: Slice snags USD 17.5 million, Dubai-based National Pulse invests in Aleta Planet, Japan’s Otsuka Pharma to acquire Jnana Therapeutics, and more

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Malaysia

Deals in brief: Beep closes USD 3.3 million round, M-DAQ Global acquires Easy Pay Transfers, ten China and India deals, and more

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

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

Indonesia

Deals in brief: AwanTunai secures debt facility from HSBC, RevComm completes pre-Series B round, Alphabet injects USD 5 billion into Waymo, and more

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

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Philippines

Deals in brief: Hive Health raises USD 6.5 million, AgFunder VC closes fourth early-stage fund, ten China and India deals, and more

From left to right: Benjamin Droguet, founder and CEO of Sparxell, Tien Nguyen, founding partner of Earth Venture Capital, and Simon Kew, COO of Sparxell.

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Deals in brief: Earth VC backs UK-based Sparxell, Grab’s acquisition of Trans-cab falls through, five China deals, and more

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South Korea

Deals in brief: Chinese AI company Baichuan raises RMB 5 billion, SeaVantage and Bitlayer Labs secure funding, and more

Central Asia

Deals in brief: IFC invests in Pakistan’s i2i Ventures, Seeds Finance secures further funding, Grab acquires Chope, and more

Deals in brief: Duke-NUS Medical School launches Live Ventures, Zyp secures pre-Series A funding, Glance in talks to raise USD 250 million, and more

Deals in brief: Thai startup Papaya raises equity financing, Elev8.vc and Seeds Capital invest in BluMaiden, Chitose Bio Evolution secures JPY 1 billion, and more