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Lumos is advancing humanoid robots beyond vision and large models, integrating tactile sensing to give machines a new mode of real-world interaction.

Touch-enabled robots inch closer to reality as Lumos Robotics secures new funding

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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The company’s neural imaging engine launches in GAC’s Hyptec HL model, signaling its entry into vehicle-based AI applications.

Deepthink’s AI imaging tech makes automotive debut with GAC, eyes broader rollout

China’s statecraft highlights its tech and trade priorities in a shifting world.

China Recap | Policy blueprints and diplomacy anchor China’s next phase

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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

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As Stride Ventures prepares for the final close of its maiden fund, it has already backed 14 startups, with more to come.

Venture debt may soon go mainstream in India: Q&A with Stride Ventures

Venture debt may soon go mainstream in India: Q&#038;A with Stride Ventures

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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The first phase will run from March 29 to May 21.

500 Startups launches third batch of cross-border accelerator programs

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Draper Startup House Ventures wants to help entrepreneurs and investors.

Cultivating personal relationships goes a long way: Q&A with Giulianna Crivello

Cultivating personal relationships goes a long way: Q&#038;A with Giulianna Crivello

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While many fear a setback, some investors also see opportunity. As Myanmar’s military detained the country’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, together with other senior officials, on Monday, seizing control of the government, the internet suddenly went dark for many.

Myanmar turmoil threatens digital economy, say experts

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Highlighting events from China and the rest of Asia—organized by KrASIA and our partners—bringing regional insights to a global audience.

Antler Singapore selected 70 founders from 3100 applicants for its fifth cohort. The global startup generator and VC firm Antler on Wednesday revealed the 12 new startups that graduated from its fifth Singapore cohort and the COVID-19 initiative. This year, it welcomed young companies from new segments such as art tech and insurance tech.

Here are the 12 startups graduated from Antler’s fifth Southeast Asia Demo Day

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Khamila Mulia

In the last one year startups in India have started offering their employees an opportunity to cash out their ESOP holdings. Singapore-based digital equity management startup Qapita Fintech, said Wednesday it has raised an undisclosed round of funding from East Ventures. The fresh funding will be used to accelerate product development, build clientele, and further strengthen its team in Singapore, India, and Indonesia.

Equity management startup Qapita raises fresh funding from East Ventures for expansion push

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Avanish Tiwary

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The move is aimed to woo offshore funds and make them park their money in India, which is likely to flow into the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.

India steps up its efforts to attract offshore funds

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

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How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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India has rolled out a slew of measures to give a leg up to digital payments, fintech ecosystem, and home-grown startups in the Union Budget 2021-22 that was tabled on Monday by the country’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

India's FY22 budget gives a leg-up to digital payments, brings tax relief for startups

India&#8217;s FY22 budget gives a leg-up to digital payments, brings tax relief for startups

Singapore-based global venture capital firm Antler entered India last June. It recently appointed Nitin Sharma as partner and co-lead for India operations.Sharma is a seasoned investor who has invested in more than 50 startups over a decade across NEA in the US, Lightbox Ventures in India, and his own portfolio First Principles VC. At Antler, he will be co-leading the efforts with Urban Ladder co-founder Rajiv Srivatsa.