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

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

After its showcase at the World Humanoid Robot Games, Unix AI has been fielding calls from customers eager to adopt its Wanda robots.

Hotels may be the first stop for humanoid robots, says Unix AI founder

New breakthroughs buttress the view that China is drawing closer to US capabilities.

China Recap | AI and robots take center stage

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India

Limited infrastructure remains a major hurdle to lifting sales in the world's third largest car market.

India's electric vehicle boom stalls over charging challenges

India&#8217;s electric vehicle boom stalls over charging challenges

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Tokyo aims to help domestic energy players in creating a supply chain.

Japan to spur clean hydrogen production with USD 20 billion in subsidies

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Dolbomdream, Prefer, and Lapasar secure funding, BlackRock-Temasek partnership leads investment in Antora Energy, six China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Novosol, Tsubame BHB, and InnoCSR secure funding, Franklin Templeton leads investment in Blockhead, nine China and India deals, and more

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BYD, Great Wall Motor, and others gained ground, while Japanese players lost momentum.

China automakers doubled Thai market share in 2023 on EVs

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Deals in brief: UnoAsia banks USD 32.1 million, Franklin Templeton backs Singapore-based Transparently.AI, nine China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: PriyoShop raises pre-Series A funding, Xalts acquires Contour Network, Mask launches second fund of Bonfire Union venture arm, and more

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese semiconductor company, specializes in DRAM production, supporting demand for memory chips.

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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The move is intended to cut dependence on foreign suppliers SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron.

China's CXMT aims to build country's first advanced memory chips for AI

China&#8217;s CXMT aims to build country&#8217;s first advanced memory chips for AI

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Deals in brief: KWAP makes first investments under Dana Perintis strategy, Sydney-based Hatch secure AUD 7 million, eight China and India deals, and more