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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

East Asia

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

Content

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

Creative

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

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Live Streaming

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

An IPO surge has set sky-high expectations, but rising costs and DJI’s push into rival segments weigh on Insta360.

Can Insta360 outpace DJI, or has the market already priced in its future?

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

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

Thailand carves out a less-glamorous AI niche: Printed circuit boards

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Consumer Economy

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E-commerce

The food service market in Thailand is worth over USD 7.7 billion in annual purchases across more than 200,000 restaurants, according to Freshket.

Thai agritech Freshket raises USD 3 million from Openspace Ventures

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

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CorNeat offers a few innovative solutions, including the CorNeat KPro, an artificial cornea, as well as the CorNeat EverPatch, an artificial connective tissue substitute.

Israeli medtech startup CorNeat Vision uses patented implants to treat blinding diseases

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Taobao Live 2020 GMV goal: USD 73 billion

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

Boosted by the COVID-19 outbreak, livestreaming e-commerce in China is in its heyday.

KEY STAT | Alibaba sets new livestreaming sales goal for 2020

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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

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

SoftBank

Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, provides test prep courses, video lessons, and live classes for students.

Unacademy

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Education

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

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The recent transaction has tripled the five-year-old startup’s valuation to USD 1.45 billion in less than six months.

SoftBank marks its entry in India's edtech sector with its investment in Unacademy

SoftBank marks its entry in India&#8217;s edtech sector with its investment in Unacademy

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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

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

Gaming

India put a ban on 118 Chinese apps citing cybersecurity reasons.

India plans endgame for Tencent's PUBG Mobile in third round of bans of Chinese apps

India plans endgame for Tencent&#8217;s PUBG Mobile in third round of bans of Chinese apps

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Livspace projects to grow into a USD 500 million business within the next 2-3 years.

Home renovation platform Livspace raises USD 90 million to expand in Southeast Asia, Australia

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The black market for cheats and hacks exploits popular titles such as League of Legends and Peacekeeper Elite, the Chinese version of PUBG Mobile.

China’s market for gaming cheats tops USD 293 million despite crackdown

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Biofourmis uses AI and machine learning to deliver software-based, data-driven therapies that enable personalized predictive care.

Biofourmis bags USD 100 million in Series C round led by SoftBank

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Company denies accusations by short sellers after posting strong quarter.