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Deals in brief: Accel invests in Vite+ maker VoidZero, Rolo Robotics and Videotto raise seed funding, Coolmate completes Series C round, and more

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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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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How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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Ant Group is expanding its cross-border business from Hong Kong as the city rolls out initiatives to help Chinese enterprises expand overseas.

In Hong Kong, Ant Group finds an anchor for its global fintech ambitions

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

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Based in Singapore, he currently runs Livspace, a home design and renovation platform.

Google alum Anuj Srivastava’s curious path to angel investing

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Southeast Asian VCs weigh in on how startups can survive COVID-19: Venture Voices

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The new capital injection will boost Heytea’s valuation to USD 2.2 billion.

CHINA BRIEF | Meituan-backed Heytea to close new financing round co-led by Hillhouse Capital

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

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

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New funds will be used for research and development on courses and new technologies.

CHINA BRIEF | Coding education firm Xiaomawang closes USD 21.2 million pre-Series C round

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Last October, Unicorn India Ventures launched its second fund, which will be worth USD 53 million when it closes.

Startups from tier-2 and tier-3 cities are producing essential solutions: Q&amp;A with Unicorn India Ventures' Anil Joshi

Startups from tier-2 and tier-3 cities are producing essential solutions: Q&amp;A with Unicorn India Ventures&#8217; Anil Joshi

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As one of the few women general partners of a VC fund in Southeast Asia, Naidoo seeks out startups that focus on improving the lives of women.

Accelerating Asia’s Amra Naidoo on ensuring equal access to investments for women-led ventures: Profiles in Tech

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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.

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

Qingzhu was first incubated inside Meituan Dianping but went solo in January 2019 as a separate company.

Sequoia-backed hospitality operator QingZhu Hotel scores tens of millions of dollars in Series B

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

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WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

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Tech conglomerate moves to cut exposure as stock slides to more than 3-year low.

SoftBank reviews USD 3 billion tender offer for WeWork shares

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

The firm will use the fresh capital for market expansion, research, and development of products.