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Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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The startup aims to become a leading online healthcare platform in China with an ecosystem that includes insurers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and drug stores.

Tencent and Swiss Re lead insurtech firm Waterdrop’s USD 230 million Series D

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

From manufacturing to service sector, robots are playing a bigger role in China.

Investors bet big on Chinese robot makers amid the COVID-19 pandemic

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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Sequoia's seventh fund will direct USD 1.35 billion toward startups in South and Southeast Asia.

'Growth at all cost is a thing of the past': Q&A with Sequoia Capital India's managing director Abheek Anand

&#8216;Growth at all cost is a thing of the past&#8217;: Q&#038;A with Sequoia Capital India&#8217;s managing director Abheek Anand

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Reshuffling the cards: What do industry players think about Southeast Asia’s new economy?

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Chin HuiLin, an associate partner at Antler China, speaks to KrASIA about the importance of cross-regional partnerships and embracing localization.

Localizing is key: Lessons from a Singaporean VC in China

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Supported startups will provide value-added digital services to SOEs, and help them to adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape in Indonesia.

MDI Ventures closes USD 500 million fund, wants to digitize Indonesia's state-owned enterprises

MDI Ventures closes USD 500 million fund, wants to digitize Indonesia&#8217;s state-owned enterprises

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

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Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Lightspeed India Partners made partial exits of nearly USD 900 million last year from its two star portfolio firms, Oyo and Byju's.

Lightspeed India Partners raised USD 275 million for its third India fund

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

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Investment powerhouse changes tack after being burned by unicorns.

SoftBank pours billions into Big Tech, amasses USD 1.2 billion in Amazon

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

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Etsy Payments, the payment processing arm of global marketplace Etsy.com, is now available for merchants in 7 new countries including Morocco and Turkey.

Mubadala invests in Xpeng Motors, GoDaddy launches in Arabic, and other news | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

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