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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

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Deals in brief: HongShan raises RMB 18 billion fund, Partior and Miridih secure funding, four China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Jollibee to acquire majority stake in Compose Coffee, Heymax.ai snags USD 2.6 million, Google invests in BlackRock solar portfolio company, and more

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Governments shy from common rules, creating uncertainty for businesses.

From China to Singapore, Asia's AI policy "gaps" pose headaches for business

From China to Singapore, Asia&#8217;s AI policy &#8220;gaps&#8221; pose headaches for business

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Deals in brief: Notti Pet Food secures seed funding, Japan’s Ayudante acquires Singapore-based Sparkline, Norfund grants USD 30 million loan to SeABank, and more

Deals in brief: Buyandship, Peak3, and Amartha secure funding, Lanchi Ventures invests in AI search startup Gensparks, seven China deals, and more

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This founder used his expertise in cellular engineering to turn his passion for animals into an entrepreneurial career.

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Deals in brief: ArrowBiome, Autify, and DataMesh secure funding, Temasek enters AUD 300 million agreement with Betashares, nine China deals, and more

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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The guidelines aim to reduce the likelihood of scandals and help firms prepare for exits.

Southeast Asian VCs move to set startup governance standards

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