Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: Stryv raises Series B funding, Tin Men Capital backs Singapore-based Ailytics, Anthropic files for proposed IPO, and more7 mins read
The steelmaker has integrated AI into core production processes, including furnace operations, steel rolling, quality inspection, and scheduling. NewsNISCO reports over RMB 100 million in annual savings from AI rollout with Huawei3 mins read
Founder Wang Xingxing predicts a breakthrough in physical AI within one to three years. NewsUnitree develops self-improving AI as founder targets home robots by 20276 mins read
The world’s fourth largest handset maker aims to double its high-end phone sales in Europe in 2027. NewsChina’s Oppo pushes premium smartphones to combat component crunch3 mins read
The EV maker aims to stay competitive after giving up on its own factory due to local rules. NewsChina’s BYD turns to local assembler in Malaysia after shelving plant plan4 mins read
CEO Lei Jun outlined investment plans alongside three priorities for connected vehicles: AI, safety, and connections between people, cars, and homes. NewsXiaomi plans more than RMB 200 billion in R&D over five years3 mins read
The economics behind Pinduoduo’s low-priced products and free shipping are not entirely clear. InsightsHow can Pinduoduo offer free shipping on an SGD 3 order and still make money?7 mins read
The automaker detailed its in-house batteries, electric drives, and charging network, alongside a plan covering certain battery fires. NewsLi Auto unveils Lianshan EV technology system4 mins read
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron trail a Chinese rival in a next-generation advance. NewsMemory breakthrough by China’s CXMT puts chip rivals on back foot4 mins read
The industrial robotics company plans to list on October 28 as its embodied intelligence products generate a growing share of revenue. NewsMicrointelligence opens Hong Kong IPO to raise up to HKD 800 million4 mins read