Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific. NewsDeals in brief: Sleek EV and Polybee raise funding, Sea Limited backs Noematrix, eight other China investments, and more5 mins read
Meituan’s takeover closes a chapter in China’s fresh grocery e-commerce race. NewsMeituan beats JD.com to acquire Dingdong Maicai’s China business5 mins read
Recent buzz around the app points to a broader demographic crisis and the anxieties of people living alone. NewsAre You Dead? How a Chinese app put loneliness in the spotlight4 mins read
The Chinese carmaker is targeting the UK as it looks to expand into advanced and middle-income markets. NewsChery’s South Africa deal highlights global push as it ditches Russia4 mins read
Founder Zhang Wei sees 2026 as the first year of real deployment, not a downturn, for humanoid robots. FeaturesLimX Dynamics founder says embodied intelligence is just getting started, despite bubble concerns14 mins read
The chatbot is providing real-time interpretation for two exhibitions featuring works from the Louvre and Picasso. NewsByteDance’s Doubao turns from chatbot to docent at Shanghai art museum4 mins read
A focus on partnerships, chip flexibility, and execution has kept the company in contention. FeaturesHow QCraft stayed in the assisted driving race as rivals fell away12 mins read
Electrification and a new generation of users are reshaping a century-old industry once built for retirees. FeaturesSmart RVs are having a moment, and Squirrel Power wants to set the rules13 mins read
The USD 4 billion deal for Allied Gold follows a recent meeting between Carney and Xi. NewsChina’s Zijin to buy Canadian owner of gold mines in three African countries3 mins read
Ankara moves to shield its local industry, following EU and US steps against Chinese online retailers. NewsTemu, Shein suspend sales as Turkey scraps online duty-free trade4 mins read