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The 45th edition of GITEX Global and its sister event, Expand North Star, drew tens of thousands of participants to Dubai.

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Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

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Pegatron has been working to move production away from China to Indonesia and Vietnam due to rising labor costs and the US-China trade war.

Apple's second-largest manufacturer Pegatron eyes India to set up factories

Apple&#8217;s second-largest manufacturer Pegatron eyes India to set up factories

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Turkish online furniture platform Vivense secures USD 130 million investment, plans expansion to UK

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The Qutoutiao app has been removed from Chinese app stores with no return date after allegations of fraudulent ads.

Chinese news app Qutoutiao's stocks tumble after public shaming by state broadcaster

Chinese news app Qutoutiao&#8217;s stocks tumble after public shaming by state broadcaster

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TuSimple will start commercializing its autonomous driving technologies; it is already providing transportation services for companies like UPS and US Postal Service.

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Alibaba’s Gaode map app has a new feature allowing 12 family members to track each other’s location in real time.

AutoNavi Gaode map app raises concerns with new location tracking feature for families

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Israel's tech exits drop to USD 5.8 billion in H1 2020, lowest in six years

Israel&#8217;s tech exits drop to USD 5.8 billion in H1 2020, lowest in six years

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Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

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The company claims its 125W charging system is the most advanced in the industry.

Oppo releases "fastest" wireless flash charger

Oppo releases &#8220;fastest&#8221; wireless flash charger

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Genki Forest has been on the rise thanks to its “zero sugar”, “zero fat”, and “low calories” ready-to-drink products that include fruit-flavored tea, milk tea, and sparkling water.

Beverage brand Genki Forest is raising fresh capital with a post-round valuation of USD 2 billion: Report

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UK tech company to offload IoT business as parent looks to raise cash.

SoftBank pushes Arm to focus on chips ahead of possible IPO

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Apple’s second-largest manufacturer Pegatron eyes India to set up factories

Turkish online furniture platform Vivense secures USD 130 million investment, plans expansion to UK

Chinese news app Qutoutiao’s stocks tumble after public shaming by state broadcaster