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The smartphone supplier is unfazed by tariff uncertainty amid rising AI device demand.

Chinese electronics maker Longcheer bets on US growth

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Its product focus and logistics upgrades have helped lift profitability and operational efficiency.

Hotpot chain Banu posts stronger profit growth in updated IPO prospectus

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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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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’

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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.

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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

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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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Uber

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Besides engineering, Uber is investing in transforming the Hyderabad center into a full spectrum tech site.

Uber sets up 100-member team for Uber Money in India

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