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Fei-Fei Li raises $1B: World Labs wants to bring AI from chat into the real world
Fei-Fei Li raises $1B: World Labs wants to bring AI from chat into the real world Fei-Fei Li, known in the industry as the “Godmother of AI,” has raised $1 bill
$36 billion for gas, oil, and diamonds – the world's largest power plant
$36 billion for gas, oil, and diamonds – the world's largest power plant Expensive gifts from Japan for Trump Japan and the US have agreed on the first three me
China’s AI stocks explode: MiniMax +25% in one day, +400% since IPO
China’s AI stocks explode: MiniMax +25% in one day, +400% since IPO China’s AI firms take huge post listing gains MiniMax surged as much as 30% in Hong Kong bef
79% TV Rating: China Turns Prime Time into Industrial Policy
79% TV Rating: China Turns Prime Time into Industrial Policy China's most-watched television show, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, became a global stage for Beij
Playboy sells half of its China business for $122M
Playboy sells half of its China business for $122M Playboy is selling 50% of its China business to United Trademark Group (UTG) for a total of $122M , handing o
☕ 30,000 Times Luckin: China's Coffee King Attacks Starbucks Premium
30,000 Times Luckin: China's Coffee King Attacks Starbucks Premium Coffee for $1 in a Premium Ambience From accounting scandal to global challenger: This week,
Pansy Ho
Pansy Ho ️ From casino heiress to experience architect Born into one of Asia’s most powerful gambling dynasties , Pansy Ho could have stayed comfortably on the
China’s chip rally in overdrive: Montage Technology jumps 60% after HK debut
China’s chip rally in overdrive: Montage Technology jumps 60% after HK debut Chinese semiconductor stocks remain a magnet for capital: Montage Technology, a spe
That’s how many South Koreans barely read any books anymore.
That’s how many South Koreans barely read any books anymore. Reading in retreet: Teachers across the country report a broad decline in reading skills. Long text
South Korea: Bithumb glitch hands out $44bn in Bitcoin
South Korea: Bithumb glitch hands out $44bn in Bitcoin South Korea’s crypto market just saw one of its strangest moments: during a promo event, Bithumb accident
That’s how big South Korea’s stock market is now.
That’s how big South Korea’s stock market is now. No. 8 worldwide: The combined market capitalization of KOSPI, KOSDAQ and KONEX stands at $3.7 trillion, pushin
Japan's "Iron Lady" wins historic election
Japan's "Iron Lady" wins historic election Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has won her risky bet: With a landslide victory in the snap lowe
This is how much baby bonus South Korean real estate group Booyoung pays each employee for every newborn child.
This is how much baby bonus South Korean real estate group Booyoung pays each employee for every newborn child. Baby jackpot: 36 Booyoung babies received a one-
Timee
Timee ⏱️ Japan’s answer to labour shortage Tokyo-based startup Timee is becoming essential for Japan’s service economy, connecting businesses with workers willi
China’s Outbound Investment hits 7-year high in 2025
China’s Outbound Investment hits 7-year high in 2025 China’s outbound investment accelerated in 2025, reaching its highest level in seven years. Chinese compani
That’s the projected transaction value of digital payments in Singapore by 2030.
That’s the projected transaction value of digital payments in Singapore by 2030. Cashless capital: Transaction value is forecast to rise from $39.4B (2023) to $
☀️ The Musk Effect: Chinese Solar Stocks Explode After Factory Visits
️ The Musk Effect: Chinese Solar Stocks Explode After Factory Visits A big fan of the sun: Elon Musk Elon Musk is causing shockwaves across Chinese markets: Aft
That’s how much Hong Kong’s annual charity drive Operation Santa Claus raised most recently.
That’s how much Hong Kong’s annual charity drive Operation Santa Claus raised most recently. Tragedy galvanized the city: The campaign initially aimed to raise
BYD in freefall: 30% fewer sales, stock price collapses
BYD in freefall: 30% fewer sales, stock price collapses The Chinese EV giant BYD is experiencing a brutal start to 2026. In January, the corporation sold 30% fe
LimX raises $200m to push embodied AI into the real world
LimX raises $200m to push embodied AI into the real world Source: LimX Dynamics Website The Shenzhen-based embodied AI startup LimX Dynamics has raised around $
This is how much the Trump administration is investing in "Project Vault" to break China's dominance in rare earths.
This is how much the Trump administration is investing in "Project Vault" to break China's dominance in rare earths. Resource Reserve: The US is establishing it
KKR targets Singapore’s data centers: $10bn bet on AI infrastructure
KKR targets Singapore’s data centers: $10bn bet on AI infrastructure A KKR-led consortium is nearing the acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GD
AstraZeneca doubles down on China with $15bn plan
AstraZeneca doubles down on China with $15bn plan AstraZeneca plans to invest around USD 15 billion in China by 2030 — a clear signal of a reset in UK–China eco
☕ Starbucks China Comeback: Double-digit growth following billion-dollar deal
Starbucks China Comeback: Double-digit growth following billion-dollar deal The coffee giant is back on the offensive: Propelled by the sale of a majority stake
That’s how many articles we’ve researched and processed over the past six months.
That’s how many articles we’ve researched and processed over the past six months. To do this, we built a system that curates and enriches these datasets — a tru
Adrian Cheng 鄭志剛
Adrian Cheng 鄭志剛 The man who made malls cool Adrian Cheng didn’t just build malls, he questioned why they existed at all. After stepping away from executive lea
Micron plans $24 billion chip plant in Singapore
Micron plans $24 billion chip plant in Singapore The US memory maker Micron is investing $24 billion in a new wafer fabrication plant in Singapore. The facility
This is how much a seat on China’s first commercial spaceflight costs.
This is how much a seat on China’s first commercial spaceflight costs. Space tourism for the middle class: Startup InterstellOr has already signed up more than
Puma turns Chinese: Anta becomes largest shareholder
Puma turns Chinese: Anta becomes largest shareholder Chinese sports giant Anta Sports is acquiring a 29% stake in Puma for 1.5 billion euros, making it the larg
Nikhil Kamath
Nikhil Kamath The dropout who rewrote India’s stock market Nikhil Kamath is the co-founder of Zerodha , India’s largest stock brokerage. But he didn’t get there
China’s AI capital is concentrating: StepFun raises $720M
China’s AI capital is concentrating: StepFun raises $720M Shanghai-based AI startup StepFun, founded in 2023, has raised over 5 billion yuan (~$720M) in a Serie
So many tons of ore China’s largest copper mine Julong can now process per year after completing its second expansion phase.
So many tons of ore China’s largest copper mine Julong can now process per year after completing its second expansion phase. ️ Zijin Mining operates the world’s
TikTok deal sealed: U.S. future legally secured
TikTok deal sealed: U.S. future legally secured TikTok has formally secured its future in the United States. Just ahead of the statutory deadline, a new U.S. jo
This is how much rice South Koreans now eat on average per day. For the first time, consumption has fallen below the level of a standard bowl (150 g).
This is how much rice South Koreans now eat on average per day. For the first time, consumption has fallen below the level of a standard bowl (150 g). Convenien
🚽 AI flushes billions into toilet maker Toto’s coffers
AI flushes billions into toilet maker Toto’s coffers Clean business—in both industries The Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto is known for heated toilet seats an
At this age, a Chinese woman became the "oldest mother in her city" to fight loneliness in old age
At this age, a Chinese woman became the "oldest mother in her city" to fight loneliness in old age The motive: The woman felt lonely because her adult daughter
FeedMe
FeedMe ️ Southeast Asia’s AI upgrade for restaurants Kuala Lumpur–based F&B tech startup FeedMe is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious restaurant
Ritesh Agarwal
Ritesh Agarwal The man building India’s hotel empire Ritesh Agarwal, 31, is the founder and CEO of OYO Hotels , India’s fastest-growing hospitality chain and on
💄 Olive Young & Sephora: From rivals to global K-beauty partners
Olive Young & Sephora: From rivals to global K-beauty partners Korea’s largest beauty retailer CJ Olive Young and Sephora have entered a strategic partnership t
This is the punishment China’s securities watchdog imposed on influencer Jin Yongrong for manipulating stocks.
This is the punishment China’s securities watchdog imposed on influencer Jin Yongrong for manipulating stocks. Followers as exit liquidity: The influencer, with
⚛️ Japan’s Nuclear Comeback: Uranium instead of LNG
️ Japan’s Nuclear Comeback: Uranium instead of LNG After 15 years of shutdown, Tokyo is bringing the world’s largest nuclear power plant back online. What sound
Ernesto Tanmantiong
Ernesto Tanmantiong The man behind Jollibee’s global appetite Ernesto Tanmantiong is the founder and chairman of Jollibee Group, one of Asia’s most ambitious re
📺 Sony shifts TV business to China: Joint venture with TCL
Sony shifts TV business to China: Joint venture with TCL Sony is restructuring its TV business and folding its entire TV hardware operations into a joint ventur
That’s how much waste China’s incinerators can process each day.
That’s how much waste China’s incinerators can process each day. Too many furnaces, not enough trash: China operates more than 1,000 waste-to-energy incinerator
🥇 China snatches Germany’s machine tool crown
China snatches Germany’s machine tool crown ‘Competition from China is causing us great concern’ Germany is losing its global dominance in yet another key indus
Kelly Zong 宗馥莉
Kelly Zong 宗馥莉 The woman steering Wahaha Kelly Zong is the Vice Chair and CEO of Wahaha, China’s largest beverage company , serving hundreds of millions of cons
This is how many South Koreans have formally opted out of life-sustaining treatment so far.
This is how many South Koreans have formally opted out of life-sustaining treatment so far. “No, thanks”: Since 2018, a law in South Korea has allowed people to
📉 China’s population is shrinking—despite baby bonuses
China’s population is shrinking—despite baby bonuses Limited Edition China’s birth rate hit a record low in 2025: only 7.9 million babies were born—17% fewer th
💄 Shiseido loses ground as Asia’s beauty challengers accelerate
Shiseido loses ground as Asia’s beauty challengers accelerate Thick skin required: Drunk Elephant becomes a heavy burden Japan Sleeps In: Shiseido, Japan’s beau
That’s how many of the world’s new nuclear power plants since 2016 have come from China or Russia.
That’s how many of the world’s new nuclear power plants since 2016 have come from China or Russia. ️ Nuclear dominance: Seven of the nine large reactors launche
That’s how many spots China holds in the
That’s how many spots China holds in the top 10 ranking of the world’s most research-intensive universities . Research focus: Zhejiang University displaces Harv
Mujin - Intelligent Robotics
Mujin - Intelligent Robotics Japan’s new No. 1 in fundraising: “Physical AI” star Mujin Tokyo-based robotics software company Mujin raised $133 million (¥20.85
💸 The $250 billion deal: Taiwan’s "protection money" for Trump
The $250 billion deal: Taiwan’s "protection money" for Trump In order to avert US punitive tariffs and secure military support, Taiwan is massively shifting its
Zhang Yong 张勇
Zhang Yong 张勇 From school dropout to hotpot king Zhang Yong (55) created the global hotpot empire Haidilao (market value: $12 billion) from a four-table restaur
One in seven babies in South Korea was conceived through artificial fertilisation in 2024.
One in seven babies in South Korea was conceived through artificial fertilisation in 2024. Lab over bedroom: IVF and other forms of assisted reproduction accoun
Khloe Ma
Khloe Ma Asia’s Bubble Tea Visionary Khloe Ma, Taiwanese entrepreneur and founder of KOI Thé , turned a local bubble tea shop into a global beverage brand. Toda
🧠 Memory-Chip Boom: China’s GigaDevice jumps 40% in Hong Kong IPO
Memory-Chip Boom: China’s GigaDevice jumps 40% in Hong Kong IPO Chip Chip Hooray: GigaDevice jumped as much as +54% intraday in its Hong Kong debut and closed a
That’s how sharply Morgan Stanley is lifting bonuses for bankers in Asia.
That’s how sharply Morgan Stanley is lifting bonuses for bankers in Asia. Bonus boost on record revenue: After a strong year with nearly USD 10bn in regional re
🧠 Fight against forgetting: Novartis bets $1.7 billion on China biotech
Fight against forgetting: Novartis bets $1.7 billion on China biotech A new ray of hope for 55 million Alzheimer’s patients The Swiss pharma giant Novartis has
Jean Liu (柳青)
Jean Liu (柳青) China’s ride-hailing queen Jean Liu (Liu Qing) is the co‑founder and longtime leader of Didi , China’s largest mobile transportation platform. Jea
🌴 Southeast Asia’s tech startups: lots of starts, little ups
Southeast Asia’s tech startups: lots of starts, little ups Southeast Asia’s money pools in late-stage deals. Early-stage bust: Southeast Asia’s tech sector rais
🛰️ China’s "Great Wall" in space: 200,000 satellites against Elon Musk
️ China’s "Great Wall" in space: 200,000 satellites against Elon Musk China has officially filed paperwork for the launch of nearly 200,000 internet satellites.
🇮🇳 India overtakes Japan and enters the next growth phase
India overtakes Japan and enters the next growth phase Scooter boom shows: India’s purchasing power is rolling through the countryside. Fourth-largest economy:
That’s how much K-beauty exports reached in 2025.
That’s how much K-beauty exports reached in 2025. K-Glow at record highs: Exports rose 12.3% y-o-y. 2025 delivered new highs almost every month, peaking in Sept
🇨🇳 China reviews Meta’s $2bn Manus deal
China reviews Meta’s $2bn Manus deal Deal under scrutiny: China’s Ministry of Commerce is reviewing Meta’s >$2bn acquisition of Chinese AI agent startup Manus f
🇻🇳 Vietnam’s turbo growth, following the Korean playbook
Vietnam’s turbo growth, following the Korean playbook Landmark 81 in HCMC Vietnam delivers: 8% GDP growth in 2025, a booming stock market, and official entry in
Falguni Nayar
Falguni Nayar India’s beauty billionaire Falguni Nayar is the founder, CEO, and driving force behind Nykaa , India’s leading beauty and lifestyle retailer. Afte
That is how many locations IKEA is closing in China as of February 2.
That is how many locations IKEA is closing in China as of February 2. A "Screw" Loose in the Housing Market: IKEA is reacting to the ongoing property crisis and
🎰 A crypto billionaire shakes the world
A crypto billionaire shakes the world From luxury billionaire to Asia's most wanted criminal. Source: Prince Group website After months of investigation, Cambod
Red Xiao 肖弘
Red Xiao 肖弘 Meta's new $2 billion wunderkind At just 33 years old, Xiao Hong (nickname "Red Xiao") has landed the deal of the year: Mark Zuckerberg is buying hi
🧘♀️ Yoga leggings for USD 2bn: Bain Capital goes after Korea’s “Lululemon”
️ Yoga leggings for USD 2bn: Bain Capital goes after Korea’s “Lululemon” Big Stretch: Bain Capital acquires Korean activewear star Andar. Total valuation: abou
That’s how much ice and snow was used this year at Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Park.
That’s how much ice and snow was used this year at Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Park. ️ Scaling at sub-zero: Harbin opened the world’s largest ice and snow festi
💾 Foreign investors pile in: One third of Korea’s stock market now foreign-owned
Foreign investors pile in: One third of Korea’s stock market now foreign-owned Five-year high: Foreign ownership of South Korean equities climbed to 32.9% in De
That’s how much a sushi chain in Japan is putting on the table for a bluefin tuna at the New Year auction.
That’s how much a sushi chain in Japan is putting on the table for a bluefin tuna at the New Year auction. Catch of the year, bill of the decade: At the traditi
🇻🇪 Venezuela earthquake: China rages, Japan goes silent
Venezuela earthquake: China rages, Japan goes silent Following the US military strike on Venezuela on Saturday, China is demanding the immediate release of Nico
🥘 $934m merger: Yum! franchisees combine KFC & Pizza Hut in India
$934m merger: Yum! franchisees combine KFC & Pizza Hut in India Supersize me: Yum! Brands franchisees Devyani International and Sapphire Foods are merging, crea
Maya Kawana 川名 麻耶
Maya Kawana 川名 麻耶 Maya Kawana (43) is making waves in Japan —not because she's the daughter of SoftBank founder ( see Market Bit ) Masayoshi Son, but precisely
🔌 SoftBank’s $4B takeover sends DigitalBridge shares up 50% premarket
SoftBank’s $4B takeover sends DigitalBridge shares up 50% premarket After the Nvidia sell-off tears: Masayoshi Son finds a new AI love AI needs concrete: SoftBa
🇨🇳 Beijing’s new VC blueprint: Three new CNY 50bn funds for hard tech
Beijing’s new VC blueprint: Three new CNY 50bn funds for hard tech Beijing: tradition meets capital Billions with leverage: China launches a national venture gu
That’s how much China has invested in higher education over the past four years.
That’s how much China has invested in higher education over the past four years. World’s largest lecture-hall nation: The tertiary enrollment rate has risen to
🖨️ 3D Printing: How China is overtaking the West
️ 3D Printing: How China is overtaking the West Chinese startup PollyPolymer has developed a 3D printing technology that works up to 100 times faster than conve
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That’s how many cinema visits South Korea recorded in 2025 through November — a historic low.
That’s how many cinema visits South Korea recorded in 2025 through November — a historic low. ️ Big screens, small numbers: Attendance is down about 16% year on
Makiko Ono 小野真紀子
Makiko Ono 小野真紀子 Japan’s beverage queen When Makiko Ono (65) became President & CEO of Suntory in 2023, she made history as the first woman to lead a Japanese p
🇨🇳 China’s AI startups kick off Hong Kong’s 2026 IPO year
China’s AI startups kick off Hong Kong’s 2026 IPO year MiniMax at warp speed: The Shanghai startup is on track for what could be the world’s fastest AI IPO—just
So many international visitors Vietnam welcomed in a single year for the first time in 2025.
So many international visitors Vietnam welcomed in a single year for the first time in 2025. ️ Tourism at record highs: Annual growth is around 21%. According t
🚀 China’s AI gold rush: 700% gains – but not for you
China’s AI gold rush: 700% gains – but not for you Stock prices of newly listed AI companies are exploding on the Shanghai exchange ( see Market Bit ). But for
🏦 Japan’s rate pivot: Bank of Japan lifts interest rates to 30-year high
Japan’s rate pivot: Bank of Japan lifts interest rates to 30-year high Highest level since 1995: The BOJ hiked interest rates to 0.75 percent on Friday. Further
That’s how many victims of the data breach at Korea’s Coupang have now filed lawsuits against the e-commerce giant.
That’s how many victims of the data breach at Korea’s Coupang have now filed lawsuits against the e-commerce giant. ️ Class action takes shape: Plaintiffs are
👟 The Swoosh Is Out of Breath: Stock Plunges 10%
The Swoosh Is Out of Breath: Stock Plunges 10% Nike beat analyst expectations, yet the stock still tanked. While the North American market remains stable, a dou
🧨 +55,000% without a factory: how a rebrand created India’s hottest AI stock
+55,000% without a factory: how a rebrand created India’s hottest AI stock Shut up and take my money… Rally without a business: RRP Semiconductor surged more th
That’s how much money in crypto assets North Korean hackers are believed to have stolen this year.
That’s how much money in crypto assets North Korean hackers are believed to have stolen this year. 60% of the global haul: A large share comes from the February
🤝 TikTok Deal: 170 million Americans can breathe easier
TikTok Deal: 170 million Americans can breathe easier After years of back-and-forth, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has sealed the seemingly impossible. The company is
Sonia Cheng 鄭志雯
Sonia Cheng 鄭志雯 The woman behind Rosewood’s rise In a male-dominated world of hospitality leaders, Rosewood Hotel Group CEO Sonia Cheng (33) is shaking up globa
⚒️ Strategic smelting: Korea Zinc builds America’s new metal alliance
️ Strategic smelting: Korea Zinc builds America’s new metal alliance Not just critical to use for bibimbap: Korean metals move onto the geopolitical menu Billio
That’s how large the share of Vietnam’s population is now covered by 5G.
That’s how large the share of Vietnam’s population is now covered by 5G. Rapid rollout: Just one year after commercial launch in October 2024, 5G already reache
🇨🇳 China Poker: Why Starbucks retreats and Costco booms
China Poker: Why Starbucks retreats and Costco booms Fanta-stic prospects for Sam’s Club & Co. While US fast-food giants are dumping their stakes in frustration
Chen Weiliang 陈伟良
Chen Weiliang 陈伟良 China’s New Chip Billionaire Former AMD top executive Chen Weiliang (49) becomes a billionaire through the IPO of his Chinese chip company 沐曦
🧨 +569%: MetaX ignites an IPO rocket
+569%: MetaX ignites an IPO rocket Opening-day fireworks: MetaX debuted at 700 CNY per share (around USD 99) after an issue price of 104.66 CNY (around USD 15).
This is how much China’s population is projected to shrink by 2100, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
This is how much China’s population is projected to shrink by 2100, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Demography shifts south: Chin
🇯🇵 Japan’s export engine is back in high gear
Japan’s export engine is back in high gear Mood improved by 8.8 % After difficult months, Japan’s economy is surprising with strong export numbers, giving the c
Edwin Chen
Edwin Chen The "Anti-Mainstream" Billionaire Edwin Chen grew up in his parents' Chinese restaurant, teaching himself math between the kitchen and the register.
🧹 Clean sweep deal: iRobot sold to its Shenzhen supplier
Clean sweep deal: iRobot sold to its Shenzhen supplier Restart under supervision: After years of losses and a failed search for buyers, Roomba maker iRobot’s pu
This is how low the acceptance rate for sperm donations in China has become.
This is how low the acceptance rate for sperm donations in China has become. Quality in decline: At a major sperm bank in Hunan, the success rate was still 45.9
🚦 Free Pass for the First "Hands-Off" Generation
Free Pass for the First "Hands-Off" Generation China is taking a huge regulatory leap: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved t
🏦 From IPOs to buyouts: Japan’s deal season to continue in 2026
From IPOs to buyouts: Japan’s deal season to continue in 2026 Capital cocktail fuels M&A in 2026: Goldman Sachs expects Japan’s M&A momentum to remain strong in
So much of South Korea’s total financial wealth is now held by the richest 1%.
So much of South Korea’s total financial wealth is now held by the richest 1%. Wealth piles up at the top: The number of Koreans with more than 1 billion won (≈
🛵 China’s couriers at the limit: JD responds with a mega housing program
China’s couriers at the limit: JD responds with a mega housing program Concrete instead of cash JD.com plans to invest 22 billion CNY (around 3.12 billion USD)
🔋 Battery pivot instead of EV boom: Ford and SK On end their billion-dollar JV
Battery pivot instead of EV boom: Ford and SK On end their billion-dollar JV $11B JV break up: Ford and South Korea’s SK On are dismantling their BlueOval SK ba
This much waste a woman in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly had buried illegally on her a land over several months.
This much waste a woman in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly had buried illegally on her a land over several months. Backyard landfill: The woman is accused of turning
ChemLex
ChemLex ChemLex combines two things many people are afraid of: AI and chemistry. What exactly do they do? The pharmaceutical industry has a timing problem . Dis
Pang Kang 庞康
Pang Kang 庞康 The man who became a billionaire with soy sauce Pang Kang turned Foshan Haitian , a traditional soy sauce workshop from the Qing dynasty, into a gl
That’s how much merchants worldwide saved in 2024 as customers paid with digital wallets instead of cards.
That’s how much merchants worldwide saved in 2024 as customers paid with digital wallets instead of cards. 30–50% lower costs: Across Asia, cross-border payment
That’s how much Chinese micro-dramas generated overseas in just the first eight months of this year.
That’s how much Chinese micro-dramas generated overseas in just the first eight months of this year. Short, fast, global: 90% of the world’s top-20 mini-drama a
💊 Pfizer hunts its fat-killer in China
Pfizer hunts its fat-killer in China Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla goes shopping for slimming pills in China Pfizer is spending up to 2.1 billion USD to buy into Yao
Mark Mao 毛汉勇
Mark Mao 毛汉勇 Mark Mao spent fifteen years in the wearables industry, including roles at Huami, Dreame and ZTE. Now he has applied that expertise to a new field:
🚢 $1 Trillion: China exports its way through the trade frontlines
$1 Trillion: China exports its way through the trade frontlines $1 Trillion Milestone: China’s trade surplus hit a record $1.08 trillion after just 11 months, s
This was the total value of estates in Japan in 2024 that had no legal heirs.
This was the total value of estates in Japan in 2024 that had no legal heirs. Straight into the state’s pocket: The amount is nearly four times higher than in 2
🛫 Runway at sea: Dalian plans a next-level airport
Runway at sea: Dalian plans a next-level airport Off the coast of the port city of Dalian, a giant artificial island is becoming what could be the world’s large
🍜 Hot demand, cold start: Hong Kong’s first noodle IPO falls on day one
Hot demand, cold start: Hong Kong’s first noodle IPO falls on day one From street stall to stock exchange: Xiao Noodles , a Sichuan–Chongqing noodle chain from
Inemuri 居眠り
Inemuri 居眠り In Japan there is a word for something that quietly happens in offices all over the world: Inemuri means “sleeping while present”. It refers to brie
🆘 How Germany became the weakest major economy in the world
🆘 How Germany became the weakest major economy in the world Germany is confused: Who is my partner? Who is my rival? Germany’s industry is under heavy pressure.
🎯 Nvidia who? China’s Moore Threads celebrates a mega stock market debut
Nvidia who? China’s Moore Threads celebrates a mega stock market debut Learned a lot from his former boss: Moore Threads founder Zhang Details Rocket start: Moo
This is how many hours South Koreans work on average per year – around 140 hours more than the OECD average.
This is how many hours South Koreans work on average per year – around 140 hours more than the OECD average. State-backed 4.5-day workweek: Companies with up to
方里 Funny Elves
方里 Funny Elves Founder Yang Ju spent years thinking about one question: Why is there no truly good foundation for Asian skin? She founded Fangli in 2017, launch
🐼 Macron’s Mission: Markets, Mediation and Mutual Interests
Macron’s Mission: Markets, Mediation and Mutual Interests Emmanuel Macron is spending three days in China, officially as a state guest and unofficially as Franc
☢️ Nuclear Market Debut: China’s uranium giant hits the trading floor with +280%
️ Nuclear Market Debut: China’s uranium giant hits the trading floor with +280% ️ Atomic lift-off in Shenzhen: The state-owned China National Uranium debuts in
That is the amount Thailand has frozen in a nationwide crackdown on Southeast Asian cybercrime networks.
That is the amount Thailand has frozen in a nationwide crackdown on Southeast Asian cybercrime networks. Assets across the region: Authorities seized nearly 15
Eunse Lee 이은세
Eunse Lee 이은세 The VC for Asian frontier founders Founder, former Techstars Korea director and now Managing Partner at 541 Ventures in Los Angeles. His VC firm i
💵 Indonesia’s $1 Billion Entry Into the BRICS Development Bank
Indonesia’s $1 Billion Entry Into the BRICS Development Bank High buildings in Jakarta Indonesia’s billion-dollar ticket into the BRICS bank: Jakarta has pledge
That’s how large the share of tech startups along the Shanghai–Nanjing corridor is that still cannot get a bank loan.
That’s how large the share of tech startups along the Shanghai–Nanjing corridor is that still cannot get a bank loan. Bootstrapping over bank loans: Startups co
🏚️ China’s housing market hits a new low
️ China’s housing market hits a new low Bleak outlook, here in Chongqing China is still searching for a floor in its property market. New-build sales are collap
Zhang Junjie 张俊杰
Zhang Junjie 张俊杰 From orphan to tea empire At age ten, Zhang lost both parents, left school and worked as a helper in a milk-tea shop. He taught himself to read
🍣 From barrels to bento: Saudi Arabia’s $27B Japan offensive
From barrels to bento: Saudi Arabia’s $27B Japan offensive Available soon: Pokémon shemagh Saudi cash flood into Tokyo: The sovereign wealth fund PIF plans to m
That’s how much Disney’s animated sequel
That’s how much Disney’s animated sequel Zootopia 2 has raked in at China’s box office in just its first five days. The result marks the second-strongest openin
🔓 Mega data leak shakes South Korea
Mega data leak shakes South Korea Coupang: now delivering your data to your doorstep South Korea’s largest online retailer has confirmed a massive data breach.
🔥 Promo-pumped growth: China’s delivery boom turns into a margin trap
Promo-pumped growth: China’s delivery boom turns into a margin trap Heading straight into the discount battle Price War Eats Profits: Delivery giant Meituan sli
This many people have lost their lives in the recent natural disasters in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
This many people have lost their lives in the recent natural disasters in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Relentless rain: Severe monsoon rainfall triggered
This is how big the damage is from a hacking attack on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit.
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👕 Uniqlo Breaks 1 Trillion Yen in Japan
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465 million USD
465 million USD U.S. investment giant KKR is spending that amount on 14 Fuji Soft office towers. It’s the largest deal so far in Japan’s REIT market in 2025, fo
🚛 Tata Secures 4.5 Billion USD for Iveco Takeover
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-60%
-60% China's venture capital market crashed to $2.6 billion in August, the weakest month in three months. Fundraising Drought: Only nine PE/VC funds raised a me
Fivot
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He Xiaopeng
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79 bcm
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Shintaro Tsuji
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🛒 Temu Launches Discount Offensive in the U.S.
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+14%
+14% More early-stage deals, despite 8% less capital: Singapore’s startup scene is on the rise Growth in key sectors: Advanced manufacturing and sustainability
👜 China Punishes Dior for Data Violations
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Choi Soo-yeon
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📡 Hesai Targets 500 Million USD in Hong Kong
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2.1 billion USD
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💸 Alibaba Bets 140 Million USD on Humanoid Robots
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Justin Sun
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🛰️ USD 29 Million Deal: Japan’s Coast Guard to Use Starlink
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13 billion USD
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🚨 Seoul Brings Workers Home from Georgia
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💰 Hedge Fund Hype: China’s Wealthy Flock to Bridgewater
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31 Mrd. USD
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bitBiome
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Satoshi Taijiri
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🔋 USD 11 Billion Deal: LG Energy to Supply Mercedes
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Yuya Nakamura
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✈️ USD 7.4 Billion Takeover: Sumitomo Buys US Aircraft Lessor
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🧠 Brain Meets Chip: Beijing Accelerates
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⚡ VW Partner Gotion Invests USD 1.1 Billion in New Battery Plants
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Kim Beom-su
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🚗 German Suppliers Losing Ground
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📉 Huawei: Profits plunge, R&D spending rises
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247 million USD
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Sky “Chris” Xu
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📈 China’s Stock Rally Divides Investors
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📈 Buffett Expands Japan Investments
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🧱LEGO: Record Sales and Expansion Into Asia
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Sundar Pichai
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💻 China Chipmaker Cambricon Reports 4,000% Revenue Surge
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+45%
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👟 Puma Crisis: Pinault Considers Sale to China
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🇰🇷 Billion-Dollar Deals: South Korea Courts Trump With Ships, Planes, and Investments
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200,000 USD
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🧱 Super Cool Cement: Breakthrough Against Urban Heat
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🇯🇵 Japan Plans 68 Billion USD Investment in India
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Tu Youyou
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⚡ 7-Billion-Dollar Deal: State-Owned Auto Giant Dongfeng Delists
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💍 Pandora in China: Store Closures as a Wake-Up Call
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14,000,000
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Upstage
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William Lei Ding
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🧸 Pop Mart: Record Sales Driven by Labubu Boom
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✈️ China Expands Aerospace Software Research With Top US Engineer
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Nadiem Makarim
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💰 Record Revenue: Xiaomi Grows on EVs
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50.5 billion USD
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⚓ Shipyard War: China Forges Mega Builder
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Syukuro Manabe
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💻 SoftBank Invests 2 Billion USD in Intel
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+34%
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🎬 Mobile Dramas: Billion-Dollar Business in Vertical Format
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Lee Kuan Yew
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🏦 Bridgewater Pulls Out of China
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🧋 How Bubble Tea Is Outpacing Starbucks
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📈 Pony.ai Boosts Revenue 76% on Robotaxi Boom
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17 %
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Le Furo - Naoki Mita
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🇺🇸 3-Billion-Dollar Investment: GE Appliances Moves Production from China Back to the US
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+15 %
+15 % Tencent’s quarterly revenue rose by this percentage thanks to strong gaming and AI-driven expansion. Tencent Music Beats Expectations : Net profit surged
🏚️ Evergrande Delisted From the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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645 million USD
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🧠 AI And Returnees Drive China’s Cancer Offensive
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Masayoshi Son
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📈 Japan Goes on M&A Spree as Banks Join In
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🔻 Chips: US takes 15% — China counters with security allegations
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🚨 Trump’s Auto Tariffs Cost Toyota Billions
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GoPizza - Jae Won Lim
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James Liang
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🔬 XTalPi Lands $6 Billion Mega Deal – AI Meets Cancer Research
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🍼 Billion-Dollar Baby Market – Beijing Forces a Turnaround
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🔄 US Investor Blackstone: Billion-Dollar Deal for Japan’s Engineering Powerhouse
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6.5 billion USD
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Miranda Qu
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6.7 million USD
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Alexandr Wang
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🎢 China Turns to Theme Parks as a Consumption Engine
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📹 China’s Video Revolution: Content Without Humans
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David Kong
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🔋 Tesla Secures 4.3 billion USD Battery Deal with LG
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🇨🇳 Despite Trade Lull: China’s Production Plummets
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Prajogo Pangestu
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🏚️ China Evergrande Faces Delisting Threat After 18-Month Trading Suspension
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⚙️ China Pushes Europe Out of Export Business
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Yusaku Maezawa
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Jay Y. Lee
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🇺🇸 US Automakers Complain Over Japan Deal
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💰 JD.com to Acquire MediaMarkt & Saturn
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Thi Phuong Thao Nguyen
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🏦 Hong Kong Slows Stablecoin Hype
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🌴 Mitsubishi Pumps $100 Million into Record Plant for Green Aviation Fuel in Hawaii
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Robert Kuok
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📈 US Money Flows to Asia
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💧 Tibet Dam: China’s New Power Plant of Superlatives
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🏍️ Instant Retail: Turbo Delivery Conquers Everyday Life
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Head Of The Day Zhang Junjie The 30-year-old CEO of tea-chain Chagee became a billionaire after the stock jumped 21 %. G
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Market Bit: 👗 Shein Eyes Hong Kong IPO After All Details 🔄 IPO pivot – After 18 months prepping for London, the fast-fas
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