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

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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.

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Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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

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

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

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South Korea's Krafton is working with Nvidia while DeepSeek powers Chinese companies.

Asian game developers use AI to breathe new life into characters

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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

The Silicon Valley entrepreneur has turned his body into a living experiment in a bid to reframe longevity as a solvable problem.

Bryan Johnson: The man trying to engineer longevity into the human condition

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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 company also plans to open a "Transparency Center" in its Los Angeles office to give outside observers access to its content moderation and data practices.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance limits domestic employees' access to overseas products, report says

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance limits domestic employees&#8217; access to overseas products, report says

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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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The firm connects clothes suppliers with vendors on C2C e-commerce platforms, brick-and-mortar stores, and even street vendors.

CHINA BRIEF | Clothing e-commerce platform Yishou closes USD 40 million Series C round

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

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Teleconsulting, prescription delivery, and home blood tests draw shut-in patients.

Bangkok virtual hospital finds opportunity in lockdown

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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

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GoPlay said that it will remain part of Gojek's super-app ecosystem and Gojek will continue to control the service.

Gojek's on-demand video streaming platform GoPlay raises its first independent funding round

Gojek&#8217;s on-demand video streaming platform GoPlay raises its first independent funding round

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How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

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Team8 Capital will invest in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds of funding, expanding on Team8’s model of building new companies from scratch.

Israel's Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million

Israel&#8217;s Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million

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

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Singaporean government explores wearable contact tracing devices, may issue to all residents

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

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The online grocery company benefitted from lockdown in China during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Online grocery delivery firm Dada Nexus raises USD 320 million in Nasdaq IPO

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Vezeeta has been aggressively expanding into new products and markets and launched its telehealth solutions in Saudi in March.

Vezeeta to provide telehealth services to thousands of STC employees in Saudi

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CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance limits domestic employees’ access to overseas products, report says

CHINA BRIEF | Clothing e-commerce platform Yishou closes USD 40 million Series C round

Bangkok virtual hospital finds opportunity in lockdown

Gojek’s on-demand video streaming platform GoPlay raises its first independent funding round

Israel’s Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million