Tech in Asia

The move restores compliance with exchange regulations for its audit and risk committee.

PlanetSpark focuses on teaching communication skills to children and professionals.

Cerebras, known for producing large AI-processing chips, is among a few AI firms eyeing an IPO. 

Wrtn has seen rapid growth, reaching over 5 million monthly active users by October 2024.

The deadline, set by a 2024 law, requires TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer due to national security concerns.

Baidu's Apollo Go has expanded internationally, offering fully driverless rides in over 10 Chinese cities since February 2025.

The facility will produce advanced 2-nanometer chips, with volume production starting in the second half of this year.

Most startup pitches die in the first minute, but founders can take some simple steps to improve their chances.

Granite-Integral is aimed at cross-border investment opportunities in Japan.

BYD operates in India through its subsidiary, focusing primarily on electric buses and passenger vehicles.

DingTalk, launched by Chen Hang in 2015, now boasts over 700 million users in China.

Taobao Live aims to double its gross merchandise volume and user base by 2027, focusing on user acquisition.

Li Auto was the last major NEV manufacturer in China to announce its 2025 sales target of 700,000 vehicles.

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Startups in the program will receive mentorship and market strategy insights from Microsoft’s network.

Li Zhoujian, head of metrology and inspection, said SiCarrier’s tools feature fully localized core components.

The offer was priced at 3 dirham (US$0.82) per share, valuing Aramex at 4.39 billion dirham (US$1.2 billion).

Tencent’s chatbot Yuanbao and Alibaba’s Tongyi offer image recognition and voice interaction to help with farming.

Beyond phone tracking, users can control home air conditioners and window blinds with voice commands.