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It’s price and performance, not geography, that now dictates AI adoption.

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands

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

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

The lawsuits highlight a growing tension in the industry between open-source ideals and commercial interests.

Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld sues rival platforms for alleged copyright infringement

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

Didi

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

Didi is also set to test its robotaxi in Beijing.

CHINA BRIEF | Didi Chuxing's autonomous driving unit closes USD 500 million round led by SoftBank

CHINA BRIEF | Didi Chuxing&#8217;s autonomous driving unit closes USD 500 million round led by SoftBank

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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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi would target students, office goers, content creators, and gamers to capture the laptop segment.

Chinese gadgets maker Xiaomi eyes laptop market in India

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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.

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

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Blinkit (formerly Grofers) focuses on instant grocery delivery, bringing everyday essentials directly to Indian households.

Blinkit

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

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

SoftBank

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Grocery Delivery

Reliance also got into the online grocery market which is expected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2024.

Paytm Mall looks to invest in Grofers to strengthen its grocery business

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

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How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Factory positions pared 10% and more production adjustments expected amid pandemic.

Nikon cuts jobs in Thailand and Laos with camera sales slumping

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

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

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Huawei's setbacks in the overseas market leaves space for its Chinese competitors.

CHINA BRIEF | Smartphone vendor Oppo opens European HQ in Düsseldorf amid global expansion

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

Medtech

Endofotonics developed Spectra IMDx, a system that enables real-time detection of early gastric cancer during endoscopy.

Healthtech firm Endofotonics banks USD 12 million to bring cancer detection tech to market

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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Trip.com predicts a steeper drop in revenue for the second quarter as it refocuses on the domestic Chinese market.

Hit by coronavirus, Trip.com turns a loss with revenues down 42% in Q1

Wiz.ai plans to develop its conversational AI technologies and expand teams in Southeast Asia.

Singaporean Wiz.ai bags USD 6 million in a pre-Series A round

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is teaming up with UOB, Element AI, HSBC, IAG Firemark Labs, and Gradient Institute in the first phase.

Singapore’s MAS is developing fairness metrics for responsible AI adoptions

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