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Amigos founder Liu Fang says he isn’t chasing moonshots, only moving fast to get robots into real-world use.

Xiaomi’s former smart driving chief is building Amigos, a rising force in robotics

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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Deals in brief: Malaysia’s ArmourZero and FeedMe raise funding, Accelerating Asia backs eight startups in 12th cohort, latest China investments, and more

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

Consumer Economy

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The Shenzhen-based startup’s first product is an exploration camera inspired by the “One Hundred Thousand Whys” encyclopedia series.

KidoAI reimagines children’s learning with interactive AI-driven hardware

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Vietnam, with its young and tech-savvy population, is part of Enterprise Singapore's Global Innovation Alliance network.

Startups are excited about accessing the hottest economy of Southeast Asia: Q&A with Quest Ventures' Michelle Ng

Startups are excited about accessing the hottest economy of Southeast Asia: Q&#038;A with Quest Ventures&#8217; Michelle Ng

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

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

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From ice cream, milk tea, to bottled drinks, internet-reliant F&amp;B brands are gaining ground in China.

TECH PANO | How internet and venture capital are brewing a new crop of F&amp;B brands in China

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E-commerce and fintech lead 2Q deals as pandemic fosters online service growth.

Startup investments in Southeast Asia nearly double despite COVID-19

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Over the past five years Chinese tech investors have injected an estimated USD 4 billion in Indian startups.

Chinese tech company setbacks in India create opportunities for US firms, say experts

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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.

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

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Alibaba will support Airwallex’s growth in the Greater China region.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent-backed payments unicorn Airwallex scores new investment from Alibaba

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

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Private wealth in the country swelled up to USD 12.6 trillion last year, growing four-folds since 2000.

How Indian family offices are looking to tip the balance of local venture market

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Yet Lemonade's debut on the New York Stock Exchange may lead to a wave of Israeli offerings on Wall Street.

Israel's tech exits drop to USD 5.8 billion in H1 2020, lowest in six years

Israel&#8217;s tech exits drop to USD 5.8 billion in H1 2020, lowest in six years

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

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UK tech company to offload IoT business as parent looks to raise cash.

SoftBank pushes Arm to focus on chips ahead of possible IPO

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Uinnova develops visualization software to facilitate IT and IoT system maintenance.

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Startups are excited about accessing the hottest economy of Southeast Asia: Q&A with Quest Ventures’ Michelle Ng

TECH PANO | How internet and venture capital are brewing a new crop of F&B brands in China