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The video generation platform is expanding globally from Singapore after building early traction with consumer users.

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

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

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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AI and new EV models feature in the automaker’s plans to regain momentum in 2026.

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

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The firm produces power banks, chargers, data cables, and smart home appliances.

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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.

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Bobobox plans to bring its pods to other Southeast Asian countries when the pandemic ends.

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Despite a sharp drop in first-quarter sales because of the coronavirus pandemic, smart speaker shipments in China are projected to grow 9.8% in 2020.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to invest USD 1.4 billion to build ecosystem around its Tmall Genie smart speaker

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AngelList also launched a new micro fund to invest in early-stage companies in India.

The UAE-based ADQ launches a USD 300 million fund for early-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia

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Among JOYY's 520.1 million mobile monthly active users, 77% are from overseas markets.

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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