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The country aims to become the largest non-China hub for printed circuit boards as manufacturers race to diversify production.

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The company is partnering with Singapore-based MediSun, aiming to introduce mutual technologies into each other’s markets.

GreenTech unveils AI-driven water solutions at Global Water Expo 2025 in Saudi Arabia

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

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China

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Backed by Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, and Bedrock Capital, the round brings the company’s total funding to USD 15 million.

Philippine fintech startup PayMongo bags USD 12 million in Stripe-led Series A round

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Top-tier AI chip companies are sought after, while mediocre startups will find difficulty in financing

Opinion

As China's designated national semiconductor champion, SMIC still lags behind the world's leading foundries such as TSMC.

Chinese chipmaker SMIC shares sink following stricter US export controls

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JD Health IPO to raise at least USD 3 billion

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

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

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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It's also the second spinoff from JD.com to go public so far this year.

KEY STAT | JD Health files for USD 3 billion Hong Kong IPO

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ShopBack is still verifying which data has been compromised and is cooperating with authorities on the matter.

Singaporean cashback portal ShopBack investigates data breach

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Yin Lin Tan

TrialOS supports one third of registered clinical research in China and one fifth of adverse drug reaction reports, according to Taimei.

Medical software firm Taimei raises USD 176 million from Tencent, Hillhouse, others

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

World's No. 2 NAND memory-chip producer braces for impact from Huawei sanctions.

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia delays IPO amid US-China tensions

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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The fate of TikTok and WeChat in the US is still full of uncertainties as the Trump administration is insisting on proceeding with the bans.

TikTok ban halted by US federal judge

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The firm's flagship app Dedao has over 3.5 million monthly active users.

Online education platform Siwei Zaowu files for ChiNext IPO, aiming to raise RMB 1 billion

China shipped 73% of the world's 5G smartphones in Q2, 2020

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

Smartphones

Strong sales of 5G models increased the average selling price of smartphones, said Counterpoint.