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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.

Mobility

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

Transportation

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The pivot toward Indonesia and the Middle East comes as European demand cools.

China's offshore EV investments shift toward Asia amid signs of slowdown

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

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

DR02 is said to be the first humanoid robot to achieve IP66 certification for dust and water resistance.

Deep Robotics unveils DR02, the world’s first IP66-rated humanoid robot

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T. K. Lin

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

Investment

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Valtor secures Wavemaker backing, Qapita raises Series B funding, Accel and Peak XV invest in Supabase, and more

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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

In India, Spotify competes with local as well as global music streaming giants.

Spotify inks licensing deal with Indian music label Saregama

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Avanish Tiwary

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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Tencent Music Entertainment says it has started seeing a moderate bounce back in the industry as China recovers form the pandemic.

Tencent Music Entertainment hits 55.5 million paying users in Q1, but profits decline

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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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

The logistics startup said it turned profitable in FY 18-19 with an annualized revenue run rate of USD 25-30 million.

Indian logistics aggregator Shiprocket raises USD 13 million led by Tribe Capital

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Artificial Intelligence

Chinese indie gamer uses neural networks to upscale grainy black-and-white footage to 60fps.

AI brings color to 100-year-old video of old Beijing

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

Hardware

Monitoring from space will help improve agriculture and disaster response.

Myanmar to launch its first satellite in 2021 with Japan's help

Myanmar to launch its first satellite in 2021 with Japan&#8217;s help

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

The coffee startup plans to open stores in Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kopi Kenangan notches USD 109 million investment led by Sequoia Capital India

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Khamila Mulia

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

The company manages an e-commerce app for trading second-hand luxury items including watches, shoes, and bags.

CHINA BRIEF | Second-hand trading platform Ponhu Luxury raises USD 24.7 million in Series B round

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Song Jingli

IDN Pictures plans to use insights from IDN Media’s audience to create films that entertain and inspire millennials and Gen Z.

IDN Media acquires independent film company Demi Istri, launches film production unit

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

Education

Temperature statistics collected by the wristbands are uploaded to smartphone apps via Bluetooth.

Beijing adopts smart wristbands for real-time fever detection of students as schools reopen after coronavirus lockdown

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