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The manufacturing influx has brought competition for labor and energy.

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

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

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The fintech firm is betting on global expansion and AI-driven financial infrastructure to anchor its next phase of growth.

Airwallex raises USD 300 million, eyes IPO readiness and AI-led finance

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Deals in brief: CrediLinq secures Series A funding, Vertex Ventures backs Quantified Energy, Ringkas raises 5.1 million, and more

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

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Armed with fresh capital and a growing network of banks and developers, the startup is working to ease mortgage challenges across the region.

With USD 5.1 million in new funding, Ringkas aims to make homeownership more attainable in Indonesia

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The latest funding will support Whale’s expansion of its product suite and global presence across Asia, Europe, and North America.

With USD 60 million and heavyweight backers, Whale charts its course in enterprise AI

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Armed with new funding and a GlobalTix tie-up, Firsty is pushing a future where mobile connectivity comes pre-installed.

Can Firsty kill the SIM card? A fresh fundraise and travel tech deal give it a shot

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Deals in brief: Granite Asia leads investment in VFlowTech, Alterno and BrioHR raise funding, latest China deals, and more

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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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From learning tools to ad engines, teams prototyped AI applications aimed at solving practical challenges across industries.

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Agent-driven coding could be the next test of its AI cloud strategy.

Alibaba Cloud lifts MaaS revenue with deeper focus on AI coding

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

New variants sharpen its challenge to Tesla while testing its ability to scale production and move upmarket.

Xiaomi widens YU7 lineup to take on more of China’s EV market

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What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

The company is using sequels, animation, and offline experiences to extend the value of stories beyond the screen.

Alibaba’s Hujing sees longform IP as a counterweight to short-form content

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