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

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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Pan joins to lead the development of Meituan’s LongCat app and large model.

Meituan hires top talent Pan Xin as it doubles down on AI

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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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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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Deals in brief: Airwallex raises Series G funding, Granite Asia completes first close for credit fund, 13 new China investments, and more

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

Creative

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

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South Korea

Experts flag rising volatility as the hunt for megastars like BTS and Blackpink intensifies.

Chinese barriers rattle K-pop entertainment agency shares

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Another helicopter ride-sharing service pops up, this time it is launched by a ride-hailing company.

Vietnamese ride-hailer FastGo launches helicopter rides for tourism

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Zhixin Tan

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Demand for EV batteries around the world, and especially in China, is driving CATL's growth.

The world's largest EV battery maker predicts its Q1 profits to rise by up to 170%

The world&#8217;s largest EV battery maker predicts its Q1 profits to rise by up to 170%

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Volkswagen

German automaker Volkwagen has entered into a strategic agreement with Ganfeng Lithium.

Volkswagen ties up with Ganfeng Lithium for battery supply and recycling

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Baidu

Other defendants listed in the complaint include Nio executives who signed the company's Registration Statement and its IPO underwriters

Baidu's Zhang Yaqin named as a defendant in Nio class action lawsuit

Baidu&#8217;s Zhang Yaqin named as a defendant in Nio class action lawsuit

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Luna Lin

Sales this year might dip though, because of policy changes that cut EV car subsidies.

NIO's Q1 EV delivery beats its own expected range

NIO&#8217;s Q1 EV delivery beats its own expected range

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Didi had over 200,000 EVs registered on its platform in January 2017.

Leading EV charging operators disconnect themselves from Didi Chuxing

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Lao Bei

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

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Inteluck

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Digital transportation management and logistics firm Inteluck has raised a USD 1 million Series A from China-based early-stage VC Mingshi Capital, 36kr

Filipino logistics suite Inteluck raises USD 1m from Mingshi Capital

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driverless cars

It is leading the self-driving race by a huge margin, at least on its home turf Beijing

Baidu clocked the most self-driving road tests in Beijing in 2018

NEVS

It's all about changes in governmental policy.

Transportation

Vietnamese ride-hailer FastGo launches helicopter rides for tourism

The world’s largest EV battery maker predicts its Q1 profits to rise by up to 170%

Volkswagen ties up with Ganfeng Lithium for battery supply and recycling

Baidu’s Zhang Yaqin named as a defendant in Nio class action lawsuit

NIO’s Q1 EV delivery beats its own expected range