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From left to right: Genping Liu, Dennis Sze, Lemuel Low, Edmund Tan, and Chan Yip Pang. Sze, Low, and Tan are co-founders of ReN3, while Liu and Chan serve as general partner and executive director of investments, respectively, at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

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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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The company’s weeklong Silicon Valley launch highlighted both ambition and risk appetite.

Dreame’s next act stretches from robot vacuums to rocket-boosted cars

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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Foundation and Large Models

DeepSeek V4 has clear advantages, but it also shows why no AI model can serve every use case yet.

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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The e-commerce's travel channel is now operated by Tuniu, under an agreement which is to expire next year.

JD.com shifts attention to travel business with new subsidiary

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Cambodia

Cambodia's Prime Minister also pledged to establish an annual USD 5 million fund to strengthen the tech sector

Cambodia launches government-funded Startup Center

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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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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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Another helicopter ride-sharing service pops up, this time it is launched by a ride-hailing company.

Vietnamese ride-hailer FastGo launches helicopter rides for tourism

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

The company has also raised its valuation from USD 75 billion to USD 90 billion.

ByteDance issues pre-IPO options to employees in bid to improve cash flow

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"A normal staff turnover" should be the real case, says the e-commerce giant.

JD.com denies that it's laying off 8% of its workforce

JD.com denies that it&#8217;s laying off 8% of its workforce

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Shopback

Shopback is the leading player in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce cashback market

ShopBack raises USD 45 million funding led by Rakuten, EV Growth

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Fintech

Ant Financial

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Yu'ebao

China's largest fund manager Tianhong lifts cap for Yu'e Bao subscription

China&#8217;s largest fund manager Tianhong lifts cap for Yu&#8217;e Bao subscription

Indonesia

There's a huge demand for loans in Southeast Asia's most populous country.

Validus Capital steps into Indonesia, its first Southeast Asian market beyond Singapore

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Lei Jun

A Xiaomi executive said "it's a common practice within the industry".