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

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

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

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

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PatSnap's milestone underscores the crucial role of patents and IP in driving growth for companies in today's competitive market.

The hidden power of patents and PatSnap’s USD 100 million milestone

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Thailand

Deals in brief: Seaplane Asia secure funding, generative AI startup Pika raises USD 80 million, CICC Porsche Fund completes initial closing, and more

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

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

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

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

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What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

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How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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ByteDance-owned TikTok remains committed to the US market despite recent setbacks.

TikTok sticks to ambitious US e-commerce targets despite slow start to 2024

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Deals in brief: Nvidia co-launches AI accelerator in Singapore, Merck acquires EyeBio, Amazon considering buyout of MX Player, and more

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Deals in brief: Beppo secures pre-seed funding, Y Combinator invests in Phonely, xAI completes Series B round, and more

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Deals in brief: Scale AI secures backing to expand “data foundry for AI,” Chequer and Kolon raise new funding, Google to secure minority stake in Flipkart, and more

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

East Asia

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC Group

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Transportation

Losses at EV makers like BAIC, Seres, and GAC contrast with a brighter picture upstream.

China's automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits

China&#8217;s automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits

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

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The Kickstarter-backed device marks an effort to move beyond specialized tennis equipment and build a software-driven sports ecosystem.

Pongbot’s Aura raises nearly USD 4 million for multisport coaching robot

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

The deal follows regulatory approval for seven on-device AI services.

ModelBest’s on-device AI model is coming to Samsung smartphones

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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