Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: Blitz and Tazapay raise funding, Rezolve.ai acquires ViSenze, 11 new China investments, and more7 mins read
US and Chinese players race to define how AI takes physical form. InsightsFrom sci-fi to factory floors: Humanoid robots at the crossroads of technology, capital, and ambition9 mins read
The fast-growing coffee chain hopes to woo the US market over and overcome skepticism of Chinese brands. NewsLuckin Coffee races into Starbucks’ home turf with app-based strategy3 mins read
Bloks is pushing into North America and Southeast Asia with low-cost licensed toy sets, but must prove it can build on more than borrowed IP. FeaturesChina’s Lego rival turns the page with first profit and global push6 mins read
Alibaba is leaning on Hema NB to anchor its discount retail push. NewsHema NB doubles stores in six months to gain ground in China’s fragmented grocery market4 mins read
Once China’s breakout 3D printing brand, Creality now faces stiffer competition and is expanding into scanners and laser engravers. NewsCreality gears up for Hong Kong IPO as it looks beyond 3D printing5 mins read
The company favors focus over frenzy, resisting price wars while doubling down on its strongest markets. FeaturesDingdong Maicai defies fresh e-commerce collapse with focus on efficiency12 mins read
New supply deals and products signal the LiDAR leader’s expansion beyond sensors into embodied intelligence. NewsRoboSense sees AI and robotics as next growth driver after Q2 earnings beat3 mins read
Rino.ai expects to break even once its fleet reaches 10,000 units. FeaturesFrom pilots to profit: Rino.ai plots commercialization after Series B+ round5 mins read
The release positions mixed reality as both a next-gen consumer interface and a testing ground for robots learning to navigate the physical world. NewsVivo launches “Discovery” edition of Vision MR headset, signaling shift beyond smartphones4 mins read