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The sector is expanding much faster than broader economies in the region.

The chairman has shrugged off the drop in gold prices amid the Iran war and is targeting expansion in Southeast Asia and Japan.

Qwen’s new ride-hailing feature highlights how difficult it is to build AI that can execute reliably in the real world.

Advances in AI models are lowering costs and enabling more complex productions, though challenges persist.

Huge investments have helped the two carmakers grab market share in the stronghold of Japanese rivals.

With no clear successor to its breakout IP, uncertainty remains around the company’s long-term prospects.

The CEO talks of impending market saturation, “dark stores,” and entry into the Bangladesh market.

Luckin’s latest acquisition and Mixue’s coffee trials point to a widening split in strategy.