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Recent buzz around the app points to a broader demographic crisis and the anxieties of people living alone. NewsAre You Dead? How a Chinese app put loneliness in the spotlight4 mins read
The Chinese carmaker is targeting the UK as it looks to expand into advanced and middle-income markets. NewsChery’s South Africa deal highlights global push as it ditches Russia4 mins read
The chatbot is providing real-time interpretation for two exhibitions featuring works from the Louvre and Picasso. NewsByteDance’s Doubao turns from chatbot to docent at Shanghai art museum4 mins read
The USD 4 billion deal for Allied Gold follows a recent meeting between Carney and Xi. NewsChina’s Zijin to buy Canadian owner of gold mines in three African countries3 mins read
Ankara moves to shield its local industry, following EU and US steps against Chinese online retailers. NewsTemu, Shein suspend sales as Turkey scraps online duty-free trade4 mins read
Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: HeyMax and Ekko raise funding, MOL Plus invests in Secai Marche, seven China investments, and more5 mins read
Here’s a roundup of key developments across the Middle East for the week of January 25–31. NewsMiddle East weekly: QIA anchors Eastroc IPO, Dubai launches DIFC expansion, Saudi Arabia rolls out national privatization strategy, and more7 mins read
