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Nvidia employs 100 Palestinian engineers

More than 100 Palestinian engineers will be employed directly by Nvidia, after working as external contractors for Mellanox. Courtesy of Nvidia via NoCamels.

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

Creative

Mellanox is one of just several companies with Palestinian workers in the West Bank and Gaza.

Nvidia will employ 100 Palestinian engineers previously outsourced by Mellanox

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NoCamels

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

China Venture Roundup

China’s Venture Roundup Volume 6 covers China’s investment activity from October 4–11, 2020.

Drop in big-ticket deals this week, healthcare maintains lead status | China's Venture Roundup Volume 6

Drop in big-ticket deals this week, healthcare maintains lead status | China&#8217;s Venture Roundup Volume 6

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Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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

China

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

When asked by KrASIA, Didi said that it does not have a definitive IPO plan.

KEY STAT | Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi prepares 2021 Hong Kong IPO

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

The standalone shopping channel is a strategic move by Baidu which is ramping up e-commerce capabilities in its mobile ecosystem.

Baidu launches in-app shopping channel in latest e-commerce move

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Southeast Asia

ava gram

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virtual influencer

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They are not made of flesh and blood, but with their perfect looks and polished personalities, virtual influencers like Ava are breaking new ground.

'I'm as real as you think I am': Q&A with Ava Gram, virtual influencer

&#8216;I&#8217;m as real as you think I am&#8217;: Q&#038;A with Ava Gram, virtual influencer

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Yin Lin Tan

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

The closure of the subscription service comes after Zomato’s decision to axe its operational team in Indonesia.

Zomato stops Pro features in Indonesia and the Philippines, reportedly lays off local team

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Ursula Florene

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

Mobility

The electric bikes will be rolled out first in Islamabad and will reach 35 kilometers per hour.

EzBike: Pakistan’s first self-drive electric bike rental service

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MENAbytes

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

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

Payments

Jack Ma-controlled finance platform still awaits notice from China regulator.

Ant Group wins Hong Kong clearance for USD 35 billion IPO plan [Update]

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From e-sports team to entertainment company: EVOS Esports

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The firm manages 15 professional e-sports teams in Southeast Asia.

Evolving from an e-sports team to an entertainment company: Q&A with EVOS Esports CSO Teng Jen Ang

Evolving from an e-sports team to an entertainment company: Q&#038;A with EVOS Esports CSO Teng Jen Ang

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Cyberport’s flagship VC event returns

100+ venture capital experts and start-ups at Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2020 on 3-4 Nov to explore post COVID-19 silver linings.

Cyberport’s flagship VC event returns to guide investors and entrepreneurs in the new normal of tech venturing

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