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

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Three automation leaders from China are shifting from factory floors to trading screens, seeking broader horizons.

Chinese AMR firms line up Hong Kong IPOs to test investor appetite

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Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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A dispute over legacy buybacks could determine whether Zong Fuli secures her position as Wahaha’s largest shareholder.

Wahaha heiress takes shareholder fight to China’s top court

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Deals in brief: Blitz and Tazapay raise funding, Rezolve.ai acquires ViSenze, 11 new China investments, and more

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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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Khamila Mulia

Nearly 30 start-ups and more than 50 venture capital firms have signed up for Sequoia’s online financing and investment matchmaking events.

Sequoia Capital moves fundraising online as Chinese entrepreneurs and bankers remain grounded amid coronavirus

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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

Among those surveyed, 54% said they will continue to use GoPay even without discounts or cashback promotions.

GoPay continues to be the most popular mobile wallet in Indonesia, survey finds

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People stuck at home can now join live-streaming DJs on TikTok and music festivals on Bilibili.

Coronavirus got you down? Try cutting loose with ‘cloud clubbing’

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

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The drop was due to the decrease in the fair values of investments it held at the end of the third quarter, including Uber and WeWork.

SoftBank’s Vision Fund posts USD 2 billion loss in third quarter

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The firm launched a USD 800 million fund in January to develop AI globally.

AI ecosystem builder Skymind Global Ventures expands into Southeast Asia

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Baidu will provide free access to multiple virtual office services to companies in Hubei province.

Baidu offers up collaboration platform as millions forced to work remotely

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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

Drivers are also required to wear masks, get their temperatures checked, and disinfect vehicles regularly.

Didi installs plastic dividers inside vehicles to prevent spread of coronavirus

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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The company will use the money to expand its operations in the United States and Europe.

Customer engagement startup MoEngage raises USD 25 million led by Eight Roads Ventures

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