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

US and Chinese players race to define how AI takes physical form.

From sci-fi to factory floors: Humanoid robots at the crossroads of technology, capital, and ambition

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

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Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

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The fast-growing coffee chain hopes to woo the US market over and overcome skepticism of Chinese brands.

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks' home turf with app-based strategy

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks&#8217; home turf with app-based strategy

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Son plans smaller 'bridge fund,' says he is in no hurry to sell Alibaba stake.

SoftBank pushes back USD 108 billion Vision Fund sequel

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

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Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

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Both e-commerce sites are going through a supply crunch.

Amazon and Flipkart hit as coronavirus forces Chinese factories to remain closed

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

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The Netflix rival has chosen to go the IPO route, as opposed to raising funds privately.

Video streaming player Iflix plans for an IPO this year

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

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

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Huawei has already established exploratory teams and contacted factories nationwide.

Huawei to enter display market in second quarter of 2020

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

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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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The investment comes from Taiwanese motorcycle maker KYMPCO.

Grab secures USD 30 million funding for GrabWheels service

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Officials say collected data will be destroyed after the outbreak.

Yunnan province imposes mandatory QR code registration in all public places

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Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

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How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Swiggy has partnered with 95 restaurants in 13 cities and has already set up 100 brands under its new BrandWorks cloud kitchen tag.

Indian food delivery giant Swiggy launches new cloud kitchen brand

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

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The drones can carry up to 10kgs per trip and have an 18km range.

SF Express completes first drone delivery to hospital in coronavirus-hit Wuhan

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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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A community-based platform, Orami now has tens of thousands of members spread across 75 cities in .

Indonesian e-commerce platform Orami launches parenting app

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