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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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It’s price and performance, not geography, that now dictates AI adoption.

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

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

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BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

The lawsuits highlight a growing tension in the industry between open-source ideals and commercial interests.

Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld sues rival platforms for alleged copyright infringement

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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: BluSmart raises pre-Series B funding, Alphabet in talks to acquire Wiz, seven China deals, and more

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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The local industry fears an influx of Chinese imports barred from Europe.

BYD to open Thai factory as new EU tariffs on China EVs kick in

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

East Asia

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

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Deals in brief: HongShan raises RMB 18 billion fund, Partior and Miridih secure funding, four China deals, and more

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CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

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The brand’s first product, Tianxing-L, offers super fast-charging and long-range solutions for commercial electric vehicles, addressing key industry challenges.

CATL launches Tianxing battery brand, targets commercial EV applications

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Deals in brief: Nika.eco secures seed funding, FMO provides debt financing to Validus, Airs Medical closes Series C round, and more

Oceania

Deals in brief: Kodifly secures first external funding, LongRiver Investments closes inaugural VC fund, Nami receives USD 10 million from Clime Capital, and more

Deals in brief: The Gentle Group bags SGD 2 million, DealCart raises seed funding, 11 China deals, and more

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

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Embodied Intelligence

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

The latest version of Tesla's Optimus was on display alongside over a dozen other humanoid robots at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Tesla showcases second-gen Optimus humanoid robot in Shanghai, eyes 2025 launch

In tense times, the city has ramped up its comprehensive efforts to transform into a tech hub.