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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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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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

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How are electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforming aviation and urban mobility? Explore how air taxis could redefine travel.

eVTOLs

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

Muyu Sky’s eVTOL designs could enhance cargo transport efficiency with greater range, reliability, and cost savings.

Muyu Sky soars ahead with heavy-lift hybrid eVTOL drones

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

Tesla

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

After a sluggish 2024, Elon Musk’s Tesla is doubling down on three key areas to turn the tide.

Tesla eyes 2025 comeback with three-pronged growth strategy

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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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

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SAIC's new brand, Shangjie, will integrate Huawei's smart tech to target younger buyers.

SAIC and Huawei team up on new EV brand as smart car race heats up

Mercedes-Benz revamps its China operations with factory adjustments and dealership optimizations.

Mercedes-Benz tightens its belt as China sales slump

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

Advanced driver assistance is now standard across most of BYD’s lineup, setting a new industry benchmark.

BYD fires smart driving salvo with 21-model rollout

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC has debuted a premium SUV in Singapore to chase market leader BYD.

Chinese EV makers push for luxury models in Southeast Asia

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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With the new funding, Klook plans to enhance customer experience, streamline merchant operations, and deepen AI integration.

Klook raises USD 100 million to fuel AI-driven travel expansion across APAC

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

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Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

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Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

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Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

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Gray market sales are flourishing without official imports or support from Toyota and others.