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The plan outlines three steps for China to embed AI across science, industry, and society.

Analysis: China’s roadmap to integrate AI across its economy through 2035

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WeWork has placed itself on a path toward recovery, announcing new leadership and business strategies, and now restoring the original name.

We Company restores WeWork name

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

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

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

Forrester expects that 75% of USD 6.5 billion forecasted sales will happen in the first tranche of the sale period when mega sales events are held.

Festive season sale to the rescue of Indian e-commerce sector

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The investment indicates investors are picking up confidence in the ride-hailing sector again after a two-year winter.

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Following Dida&#8217;s IPO filing, Shouqi Yueche closes Series C round

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

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

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The high-end smartphone makers Apple and Huawei are only separated by a mere 0.1% difference in market share.

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KEY STAT | Huawei and Apple own 88% of China&#8217;s high-end smartphone market

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Chinese TV chipmaker NationalChip completes Series C round

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

In the first seven months of 2020, the amount of investment in the semiconductor sector surpassed USD 8.95 billion, two times last year's amount.

Chinese digital TV chipmaker NationalChip nabs funding in Series C round

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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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.

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

The initial alliance with Sun Art dates back to 2017, after which Alibaba integrated its online grocery ordering platform Taoxianda with Sun Art's stores, offering home-delivery services.

Alibaba invests USD 3.6 billion to take control of retailer Sun Art

The majority of the sales will occur in the first few days of the festive season, when Amazon and Flipkart will be holding their respective mega sales events.

Indian e-tailers to gross USD 6.5 billion in sales in upcoming festive season

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As Myanmar is set to hold general elections on November 8, pressure is growing that the government could possibly censor online content.

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Myanmar&#8217;s internet freedom gets a thumbs down: Report 

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

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

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Faraday Future will use the new funds to support mass production of its FF 91 model.

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Chinese TV chipmaker NationalChip completes Series C round

Alibaba invests USD 3.6 billion to take control of retailer Sun Art

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