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What began as a mobile playmate for cats and dogs has grown into a global line of companion robots.

Inside Enabot’s quest to build companion robots first for pets, then for people

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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.

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Agibot, Galbot, UBTech, and Dobot are leading the charge, with all-purpose models expected to lag behind.

China's humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

China&#8217;s humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

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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.

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China's tourism industry is facing an estimated daily loss of USD 2.54 billion.

​TECH PANORAMA | China's tourism and transportation industries bear the damage of coronavirus outbreak

​TECH PANORAMA | China&#8217;s tourism and transportation industries bear the damage of coronavirus outbreak

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B: Live says it is the only EV tourism startup in the country that is offering experiential tours on e-bikes. 

This company is cultivating sustainable tourism with electric vehicles: Startup Stories

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Tourkrub offers packaged tours, private group tours and corporate incentives for Thai travelers going abroad.

Thai travel tech Tourkrub is gearing up for Series B funding

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In India, Booking.com has given grants to six sustainable travel companies over the last three years.

Booking.com earmarks USD 2.8 million to support sustainable accommodation

India online travel startup ixigo's lessons on the balance between growth and profitability.

Growth, Profitability, and the See-Saw: Growth lessons from an Indian travel startup

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

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South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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It has started hotel booking service as well and is aiming 3,000 bookings a day by this year-end.

KIP-backed HappyEasyGo tops up its fuel tank with a new funding round

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

The company is expecting a network of over 2,600 hotels by the end of this year.

Ctrip-backed hotelier LvYue secures funding from Tencent and Goldman Sachs

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The firm currently has 240,000 villas and apartment units on its platform.

Indonesia's Traveloka launches new villa and apartment offerings

Indonesia&#8217;s Traveloka launches new villa and apartment offerings

The two companies will set up a joint venture and seek global content agreements and governance cooperation.

Chinese online travel agency Trip.com teams up with TripAdvisor to push global expansion

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TECH PANORAMA | China’s tourism and transportation industries bear the damage of coronavirus outbreak