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

China

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

WeRide refines autonomous vehicle software, deploying AI-driven solutions that improve road safety, efficiency, and future-ready mobility.

WeRide

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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.

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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: WeRide secures Grab’s backing for robotaxis, Foxconn invests in Robocore, seven China deals, and more

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While low taxes are a major draw, compliance risks and less known requirements can turn early gains into long-term liabilities.

For Chinese firms, the UAE’s business-friendly image comes with caveats

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The edtech firm’s latest report explores how tech can drive outcomes across Indonesia’s education ecosystem.

Cakap deepens roots in education by addressing early learning gaps, releases “Impact Report 2024”

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

Transportation

Grab has reaffirmed that Vinasun's allegations are "baseless."

Grab loses appeal in Vietnam lawsuit against taxi firm Vinasun

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Thu Huong Le

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Since the end of 2019, Beijing has built an additional 9,000 5G towers and doubled the number of users.

Beijing has 26,000 5G base stations serving 800,000 users

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

Education

With 16 million children stuck at home, classrooms are scrambling to digitize.

Coronavirus forces Japan schools to grapple with online education

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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.

The new lab will promote the research of next-generation communication technologies.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba sets up new lab to boost 5G research

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

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

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The fund is being deployed into seed-stage opportunities in the business-to-business sector across Southeast Asia, India, and Japan.

Strive hits final close of Asia-focused fund at over USD 100 million

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

Artificial Intelligence

The company has also provided disinfection robots to hospitals and hopes to expand in the medical industry.

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese maker of robot waiters closes USD 28.8 million Series B

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Song Jingli

LinkAja will introduce its new CEO soon, according to the firm's spokesperson.

LinkAja CEO Danu Wicaksana steps down to join Good Doctor Technology

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Khamila Mulia

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

Electric Vehicles

China's overall auto sales are predicted to drop by 8% in 2020.

China’s NEV sales plunge almost 80% in February amid coronavirus impact

QueueMed wants to see more supportive policies coming from policy makers, and more collaboration opportunities among health tech players.

QueueMed speeds up waiting time for medical appointments

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