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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

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

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

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

Agibot, Galbot, UBTech, and Dobot are leading the charge, with all-purpose models expected to lag behind.

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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 and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Pyxis hits first close of SGD 18 million round, BBVA leads Olea’s Series A funding, latest China investments, and more

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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

As EMB systems approach mass production, Bethel and newcomer Orient Motion are facing off in court for control of the technology.

China’s automakers gear up for EMB mass production, and its first major patent battle

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

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

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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 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.

Space Tech

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

SoftBank sets eye on airborne telecom base stations

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.

Artificial Intelligence

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.

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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

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

Electric Vehicles

Companies speed up exports with support of governments despite COVID.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market

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

Middle East

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

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

India

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

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

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

India&#8217;s direct-to-consumer brand boAt raises USD 100 million from Warburg Pincus

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

JD.com

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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

Fashion

Farfetch claims to be the No. 1 global online luxury fashion platform with more than 1,200 sellers.

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba's Tmall

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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Sea Group is hiring in Indonesia for digital banking push after possible acquisition

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SoftBank sets eye on airborne telecom base stations

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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

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba’s Tmall

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