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

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Three automation leaders from China are shifting from factory floors to trading screens, seeking broader horizons.

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A dispute over legacy buybacks could determine whether Zong Fuli secures her position as Wahaha’s largest shareholder.

Wahaha heiress takes shareholder fight to China’s top court

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The startup is in preparations for an initial public offering but has shifted the destination from the US to Hong Kong, following the Luckin scandal.

CHINA BRIEF | On-demand tea company Naixuecha scores USD 100 million in investment

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Investments in the likes of Uber and WeWork have plunged in value.

SoftBank's USD 100 billion Vision Fund to shed 15% of staff

SoftBank&#8217;s USD 100 billion Vision Fund to shed 15% of staff

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

The funding is directed at cultivating the financial services sector in the MENASA region.

Dubai International Financial Center’s Fintech Fund invests in four startups: FlexxPay, Rise, Now Money, and Sarwa

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Investors are betting on China's domestic semiconductor industry as Sino-US tensions have led the country to pursue self-reliance for key components.

Chinese IoT chip developer Eswin scores USD 283 million in investment

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

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

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The firm connects clothes suppliers with vendors on C2C e-commerce platforms, brick-and-mortar stores, and even street vendors.

CHINA BRIEF | Clothing e-commerce platform Yishou closes USD 40 million Series C round

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Team8 Capital will invest in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds of funding, expanding on Team8’s model of building new companies from scratch.

Israel's Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million

Israel&#8217;s Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million

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Beijing, which came in as the top city for startups in Asia, climbed from 17th to 6th globally.

China climbs to 14th place in global startup ecosystem as Beijing focuses on tech development, says report

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