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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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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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Artificial Intelligence

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

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Xiaomi’s first smart glasses focus on day-to-day utility while staying comfortably wearable.

Xiaomi steps into smart eyewear with voice-enabled glasses built for everyday use

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T. K. Lin

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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The Chinese coffee chain plans to deploy 1,100 regional managers as it works to shore up its low-cost, franchise-driven model.

After racing to 15,000 stores, Cotti Coffee gets serious about quality control

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Deals in brief: Shiok Burger and 3cat raise funding, Timah Partners gets USD 50 million to tackle SME succession, latest China deals and more

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Singapore-based DIY real estate platform Ohmyhome is about to enter Malaysia and Singapore with new funds.

Ohmyhome raises $2.9m in Series A round led by Golden Equator Capital

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Livspace is leveraging the buzz around India's booming interior design market, amidst a widening middle class.

Online home designer Livspace raises $70m Series C led by Goldman Sachs and TPG Growth

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GGV Capital and its portfolio of tech giants in both the US &amp; China.

Through the lens of VC | GGV Capital's Jenny Lee on unicorn traits and more

Through the lens of VC | GGV Capital&#8217;s Jenny Lee on unicorn traits and more

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Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

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

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Increasingly, more India's biggest tech firms are raising capital from Chinese investment firms.

Ola secures $50m investment from 2 Chinese investors at $4.3b valuation

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Vinnie Lauria

Golden Gate Ventures' third fund sees LPs like existing backers: Hanwha, Naver, and EE Capital, as well as new ones like Taizo Son’s Mistletoe, Mitsui Fudosan, IDO Investments, CTBC Group, Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC), and Ion Pacific.

Golden Gate Ventures closes $100m early-stage fund for Southeast Asia

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And the reason GREE Ventures and Innovation Factory launched SKALA, an accelerator programme in Indonesia.

Indonesia is suffering from early stage fatigue

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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.

She also commented on MeiTuan’s CEO Wang Xing.

Voices | China’s "Queen of VC" Xu Xin: Fixating on one thing doesn’t work in the Internet business

Voices | China’s &#8220;Queen of VC&#8221; Xu Xin: Fixating on one thing doesn’t work in the Internet business

I'm Jason with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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Ride-hailing

Grab wants its current fundraising round go up to US$3 billion.

Grab likely to get an additional $1b this year says company president Ming Maa

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Skala

The three-month programme helps startups grow and scale, make data-driven decisions, raise money, and more.