Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: Malaysia’s ArmourZero and FeedMe raise funding, Accelerating Asia backs eight startups in 12th cohort, latest China investments, and more1 min read
The Shenzhen-based startup’s first product is an exploration camera inspired by the “One Hundred Thousand Whys” encyclopedia series. FeaturesKidoAI reimagines children’s learning with interactive AI-driven hardware2 mins read
A single dinner may have helped shift more HBM capacity away from phone makers and toward Nvidia’s chip ambitions. NewsNvidia pushes for more Samsung memory, deepening the supply crunch for smartphones1 min read
The launch comes as Alibaba consolidates its model lineup under a single brand. NewsAlibaba’s Qwen app marks its latest bid to unify AI efforts and challenge ChatGPT4 mins read
Managing partner Shan Fu says the firm can generate stronger returns through its asset-centric accelerator model. InsightsVivo Capital adopts asset-first biotech strategy to cut R&D inefficiency1 min read
Mainland carmakers are using the city as a platform for global expansion. NewsChinese automotives make inroads in Toyota-dominated Hong Kong taxi market2 mins read
Whoop’s screenless bands use a subscription model instead of one-time hardware sales. FeaturesMeet Whoop, the new face of fitness wearables that ditch the screen2 mins read
Once the dominant name in China’s AC market, Gree is feeling pressure as rivals like Xiaomi close the gap. NewsGree’s earnings cool while Xiaomi heats up China’s air conditioner race2 mins read
Unlike Alibaba, Tencent is scaling back capital outlays even as it reports strong earnings. NewsTencent tempers AI spending as profits rise for a twelfth straight quarter3 mins read
