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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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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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Mercedes-Benz will begin integrating Flyme Auto OS into its vehicles, starting with the long-wheelbase E-class in 2027.

Mercedes-Benz taps Flyme Auto OS to boost smart vehicle appeal

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

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Priced to match the iPhone 16, Nothing’s Phone (3) targets design-conscious users who prioritize personality over specs.

Nothing brings its design-focused phones to China, starting with the Phone (3)

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

Once dismissed, companies like MiniMax and AIsphere are proving that video generation models can scale with sustainable revenue.

China’s video AI startups are doing what LLM firms haven’t: Making money

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

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Sxored, Shieldbase and Transcelestial raise funding, HeySara enters Hong Kong with ILS acquisition, and more

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Vietnam

Deals in brief: Monit raises USD 2.5 million, GreenTeams and AI Hay land Series A rounds, latest China funding deals, and more

India

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Deals in brief: Shiok Burger and 3cat raise funding, Timah Partners gets USD 50 million to tackle SME succession, latest China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Salmon raises USD 88 million, InstaPay closes Series A2 round, ten China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Atome secures USD 75 million facility, Sam Altman backs Coco Robotics again, 12 new China deals, and more

Deals in brief: RadNet acquires See-Mode, Syfe raises additional Series C funding, latest China deals, and more

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Suzhou-based firm is adapting its turnkey projects and co-extraction tech to meet shifting regulatory and cost demands across regions.

China’s Botree raises more funding to expand its battery recycling footprint

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

The digital wealth platform is riding fresh capital and new hires as it scales across challenging investor terrain in the Asia Pacific.

With USD 80 million in funding, Syfe sets sights on APAC’s “mass affluent”

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

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With USD 147 million raised, Bolttech is pushing further toward its goal of embedding insurance into everyday experiences.