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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

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The game clocked two million players within a day of its global release, but questions remain about its long-term revenue potential.

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

Investment

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.

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

Deals in brief: Roojai raises Series C funding, Cove acquires Casa Mia Coliving, nine China investments, and more

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

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

Transportation

Maextro’s push could either turn HIMA into a powerhouse or become a case study in internal brand cannibalization.

Huawei-backed Maextro to expand its presence in China’s luxury car market with six new models

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

Middle East

The competition began in 2020 with over 50 contests on six continents.

10 Israeli startups to compete in local event for Startup World Cup

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

India

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Four-year-old Udaan, which connects small and medium-sized retailers with manufacturers became one of the fastest startups to achieve unicorn status in September 2018.

India's B2B marketplace Udaan received USD 280 million from new and existing investors

India&#8217;s B2B marketplace Udaan received USD 280 million from new and existing investors

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Deep Tech

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

How do we operate off Earth? Explore satellites, launch services, and research ventures pioneering new space economies.

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Amazon and Tesla join the fray for future mobile communication infrastructure.

SoftBank sets eye on airborne telecom base stations

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AI chipmaker Horizon Robotics bags USD 400 million

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The company plans to raise over USD 700 million in its Series C round.

KEY STAT | China's 'Nvidia rival' Horizon Robotics raises fresh money

KEY STAT | China&#8217;s &#8216;Nvidia rival&#8217; Horizon Robotics raises fresh money

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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.

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

President Trump signed another executive order banning eight Chinese apps, including Tencent QQ, WeChat Pay, and Alipay

NYSE to delist three Chinese telecom stocks, as US considers move on Alibaba and Tencent

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Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Companies speed up exports with support of governments despite COVID.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market

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

Food Tech

Demand for meat substitutes is rising around the world.

Aleph Farms to bring lab-grown meat to Japan with Mitsubishi's Food Industry Group

Aleph Farms to bring lab-grown meat to Japan with Mitsubishi&#8217;s Food Industry Group

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Local hospitals have built their own online channels to tap into the digitalization trend.

KEY STAT | Number of online hospitals in China increased sixfold last year

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

Hardware

The startup clocked USD 68.4 million (INR 5 billion) in revenues in FY 2020 and is on track to double it by FY24.

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10 Israeli startups to compete in local event for Startup World Cup

India’s B2B marketplace Udaan received USD 280 million from new and existing investors

SoftBank sets eye on airborne telecom base stations

KEY STAT | China’s ‘Nvidia rival’ Horizon Robotics raises fresh money

NYSE to delist three Chinese telecom stocks, as US considers move on Alibaba and Tencent

Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market

Aleph Farms to bring lab-grown meat to Japan with Mitsubishi’s Food Industry Group

KEY STAT | Number of online hospitals in China increased sixfold last year

India’s direct-to-consumer brand boAt raises USD 100 million from Warburg Pincus

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