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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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Each of the startup’s robots advances a distinct aspect of embodied intelligence, from speed and industrial use to emotional interaction.

After breaking Boston Dynamics’ record, China’s Mirror Me targets new frontiers in robotics

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

The Meta Ray-Ban Display and rival devices may make personal AI agents a reality soon.

Are AI glasses the next smartphone race between the US and China?

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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

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Electric Vehicles

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

eVTOL Aircraft

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

Middle East

The company’s rebrand accompanies new orders that lift its global backlog to more than 7,000 aircraft units.

Xpeng AeroHT rebrands as Aridge, completes first manned eVTOL flight in Dubai

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

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iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

Xunfei Healthcare, a division of iFlytek, applies AI to medical diagnostics, health management, and personalized care for improved patient outcomes.

Xunfei Healthcare

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

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

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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Hong Kong

Spun off from iFlytek, the Hong Kong listing is a milestone for the smart healthcare firm, though challenges remain ahead.

iFlytek spinoff Xunfei Healthcare makes HKEX debut

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Merger &amp; Acquisition

Optimism surrounds China’s M&A market, but structural, cultural, and economic hurdles continue to cast doubts.

Is China’s M&A wave a mirage or the real deal?

Is China’s M&#038;A wave a mirage or the real deal?

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

Investment

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Guided by a philosophy of “doing well by doing good,” Full Vision Capital has nurtured multiple climate tech unicorns along its journey.

A decade of impact: Exploring Full Vision Capital’s climate tech investments

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

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

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

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

Deals in brief: Kickstart Ventures backs Lydia AI, Alibaba unveils USD 150 million AI fund, CATL confirms interest in Hong Kong listing, and more

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Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

The Chinese-led venture capital firm aims to co-create Southeast Asia’s next major consumer brands by backing some of China’s top entrepreneurs.

ATM Capital founder: Chinese entrepreneurs to reshape Southeast Asia’s consumer market

India

Deals in brief: Swipey raises funding from 1337 Ventures, Funding Societies secures USD 25 million, CATL eyes secondary listing in Hong Kong, and more

Deals in brief: Alibaba to divest Intime, Tyme Group achieves unicorn status with Nubank-led Series D round, EQT finalizes PropertyGuru acquisition, and more