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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.

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Yungongchang, which was founded in 2015, is a SaaS provider that helps companies find mechanical and electronic parts directly from factories.

CHINA BRIEF | Foxconn-backed B2B procurement platform closes USD 14.4 million Series B

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

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

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Yipien runs nearly 900 fresh-food neighborhood supermarkets in 17 cities in China.

CHINA BRIEF | Grocery chain Yipien Fresh closes USD 359 million Series C round led by Tencent and Today Capital

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Artificial Intelligence startups have grown significantly in Singapore over the last few years. Many startups have received initial rounds of investments, but have been unable to convert it into productive tangible outcomes, and the market outlook cannot support further growth.

Startup Country Guide: Singapore

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

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Aulton allows electric vehicle owners to change their out-of-power batteries for full-capacity ones in three minutes.

CHINA BRIEF | SoftBank invests in Nio-backed battery-swap solution provider Aulton

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

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Since 2014, Sharrp Ventures has invested in ten venture capital funds and ten startups.

India's family offices will be a force to reckon with | Q&A with Rishabh Mariwala of Sharrp Ventures

India&#8217;s family offices will be a force to reckon with | Q&#038;A with Rishabh Mariwala of Sharrp Ventures

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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.

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

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The move follows EV maker Li Auto's strong Nasdaq debut.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed EV maker Xpeng Motors to kick off USD 700 million US IPO

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

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

Li Auto is the second China-based EV maker to go public in the US, following Nio.

Hybrid EV maker Li Auto soars nearly 50% on Nasdaq debut after raising USD 1.1 billion in IPO

Nobutake Suzuki, president and CEO of MUFG Innovation Partners, discussed his investments in AI and blockchain startups, as well as the competition with Chinese money in episode 4 of VMTV.

In Southeast Asia, we directly start with smartphone banking, says MUFG's Suzuki

In Southeast Asia, we directly start with smartphone banking, says MUFG&#8217;s Suzuki

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