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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.

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

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

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

AI Infrastructure

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

The Zhenwu V900 extends Alibaba’s push into proprietary silicon as rising AI demand drives further expansion of its cloud infrastructure.

Alibaba scales AI compute with new chip and 20 GW data center target

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Embodied Intelligence

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

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

Robotics

Its listing will give public investors exposure to a relatively uncommon segment of the physical AI hardware market.

Direct Drive Tech launches Hong Kong IPO, testing demand for physical AI hardware

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

Investment

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

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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Singapore

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Singapore-based dtcpay closes Series A round, 01F Group invests in Dana, ten China investments, and more

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

News | KrASIA

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

X (formerly Twitter) hosts real-time conversations, trending news, and interactive brand engagement on a global microblogging platform.

X (Twitter)

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

The new IT rules have become a major bone of contention for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Twitter might lose its social media intermediary status in India

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Avanish Tiwary

NLP translation startup Zhongke Fanyu secured an eight-figure-yuan Series A round. It features in China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Chinese translation platform closes Series A, features in China’s Belt and Road Initiative

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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KrASIA Connection

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

Tesla will open a service center in Singapore in July. It will operate out of a space formerly occupied by Tan Chong Motor’s Nissan dealership.

Tesla slated to open service center in Singapore this July

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Vulcan Post

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

OnePlus will be absorbed by Oppo and operate as an independent division. The two brands frequently release devices that share similarities.

Oppo absorbs OnePlus for more phones with more similarities

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Brady Ng

India's PM touts Infosys support for French Open at VivaTech digital conference in Paris. Modi pointed out that India has 1.18 billion mobile phones and 775 million internet users. Data consumption in the country is among the highest and cheapest in the world, and Indians are the largest users of social media

Modi woos global tech investors to land of 1.2 billion mobile phones

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Cambodia

A COVID-19 tracing app developed by the government of Cambodia is under scrutiny for potentially violating data privacy as daily infections soar.

Cambodia defends its COVID-19 tracing app as daily infections soar

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Stephanie Li

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Baidu and Arcfox are teaming up for robotaxi services provided through the Apollo Moon vehicle, whose name invokes NASA's lunar program.

Baidu Apollo and Arcfox team up for robotaxi vehicle inspired by 'Moon' landings

Baidu Apollo and Arcfox team up for robotaxi vehicle inspired by &#8216;Moon&#8217; landings

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AJ Cortese

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

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

Pakistan-headquartered B2B e-commerce marketplace Jugnu and its parent company Saleflo have raised around USD 3.2 million from Systems Limited

Pakistan’s Jugnu raises USD 3.2 million for B2B e-commerce marketplace

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MENAbytes

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Israeli startup Biotipac, a firm that has developed technology to extend food's shelf life, was the winner of the Women of AgriFood Nation 2021 competition.

Biotipac wins Women of AgriFood Nation 2021 competition

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