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

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

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

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The chipmaker is expanding beyond automotive and energy storage to pursue broader physical AI opportunities.

Senasic clears HKEX hearing as CATL-backed chip platform eyes IPO

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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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The yard robotics company is leaning on product and channel differentiation to stand apart.

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Yang Lei

China's smaller bike-sharing competitor to Ofo and Mobike -- Hellobike -- has turned two. It's now Hello Chuxing.

Alibaba raises up Hellobike to "right the wrong" and rival with Didi (internal memo enclosed)

Alibaba raises up Hellobike to &#8220;right the wrong&#8221; and rival with Didi (internal memo enclosed)

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The face-off between Go-Jek and Grab is escalating as both firms are quickly snagging up war chests in scrambles for overseas expansion and market grab.

Go-Jek looking to raise at least $2b in financing to drive regional operations

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Today's Tech Headlines: Xiaomi to evolve into structured army

Today&#8217;s Tech Headlines: Xiaomi to evolve into structured army

Corporate restructuring is part of risk management. This also concerns the survival of Xiaomi.

Voices | Lei Jun: Xiaomi has to evolve from guerrilla forces into a structured army

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Golden Gate Ventures' third fund sees LPs like existing backers: Hanwha, Naver, and EE Capital, as well as new ones like Taizo Son’s Mistletoe, Mitsui Fudosan, IDO Investments, CTBC Group, Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC), and Ion Pacific.

Golden Gate Ventures closes $100m early-stage fund for Southeast Asia

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Going forward, Moka aims to use the new funds to become a one-stop platform or ecosystem for companies.

POS startup Moka raises $24m in Series B led by Sequoia India

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Terence Pang

The two brands are now gearing themselves up for November 11, a day for shopping made popular by Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba.