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

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Chinese conglomerate Erdos Group led the investment, financing KargoBot's transformation into an independent entity to strengthen its alignment with the long-haul logistics sector.

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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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Western electric vehicle makers rush to secure graphite supplies.

China to curb exports of key EV battery material from December 1

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

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

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Nio's solution involves refining the traditional production line model to strike a balance between product customization and mass production capacity.

Exploring the F2 factory: How Nio solved its production challenges

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

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The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer aims to deploy its advanced driver assistance system throughout mainland China by the end of 2024, with European market introduction to follow.

Xpeng Motors to deploy advanced driver assistance system across China by end-2024

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Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Compawnion, EDBI establishes new investment firm, Little Joy secures Series A funding, and more

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All in your head: What you should know about Neuralink and brain-computer interfaces

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Deals in brief: Tabby attains unicorn status, Funding Societies secures USD 7.5 million in debt funding, SPH Media acquires Tech in Asia, and more

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Alibaba Cloud's newly launched program will provide startups in Southeast Asia with comprehensive support to accelerate their growth and foster innovation on a global level.

Alibaba Cloud unveils catalyst program to support international startups

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Deals in brief: Engine Biosciences extends Series A round, Talino Venture Studios secures investment from Chemonics, ten China deals, and more

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue Bingcheng

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

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Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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

Used in everything from humanoid robots to pool cleaners, RobStride’s modules are becoming the unseen foundation of China’s embodied intelligence wave.

RobStride builds the joints that keep China’s robots moving, and a thriving industry around them

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A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

Brewing takeover: Four firms in final race to buy Starbucks China

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