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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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A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

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

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

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Sxored, Shieldbase and Transcelestial raise funding, HeySara enters Hong Kong with ILS acquisition, and more

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

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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 Thai language poses some specific challenges to chatbot developers.

Chatbots find fertile ground in Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest social commerce market

Chatbots find fertile ground in Thailand, Southeast Asia&#8217;s largest social commerce market

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Giovanni Puglisi

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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RedDoorz expects to have 15,000 hotels in its portfolio by 2022.

Singapore’s online hotel booking site RedDoorz targets Southeast Asia push

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PasarPolis provides affordable insurance products for everyone through partnership with various mass adoption platforms

PasarPolis CEO on selling micro-insurance policies in Indonesia: Startup Story

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Khamila Mulia

English currently dominates India’s startup world, but more growth will be coming from the country's online vernacular market.

India Internet shifts course to vernacular markets for growth

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Priya Pradeep

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

JD.com

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Outlet in Beijing marks company’s ambition in building an ecosytem for luxury sector.

JD.com debuts first luxury goods service center

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Sun Henan

Currently, only in Malaysia, the company plans to enter the Indonesian market in the future

Thinesh Kumar and Lakshman Das of Lapasar on disrupting Malaysia's procurement processes: Startup Stories

Thinesh Kumar and Lakshman Das of Lapasar on disrupting Malaysia&#8217;s procurement processes: Startup Stories

Agritech startups are using digital tools and solutions to help farmers work more efficiently.

Helping Asia’s farmers make better choices: Early Stage

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Ken Wong

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

The purrfect business: How a cat lady’s love for felines turned into a USD 20 million enterprise

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Luna Lin

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

A Singapore-based start-up works to make therapy more affordable and accessible using VR technology.

Jennifer Zhang of DancingMind on the power of VR therapy: Startup Stories

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