US venture investment in China is expected to plunge to a 6-year low for 2019, just a year after peaking. The widening US-China tech rift is ripping apart early-stage investment, according to a report by Rhodium Group and the National Committee on US China Relations.
Known for its often aggressive parenting style and crops of tiger moms, China has taken a lead in online education, using AI and virtual reality to improve instruction
Known for its often aggressive parenting style and crops of tiger moms, China has taken a lead in online education, using AI and virtual reality to improve instruction
Health care subsidiary of JD.com, ranked as most valuable among 22 new unicorns from China last year, claims to be profitable in a sector that has proven tough for most players
Health care subsidiary of JD.com, ranked as most valuable among 22 new unicorns from China last year, claims to be profitable in a sector that has proven tough for most players
2019 was a tough year for Chinese start-up entrepreneurs, with once free-flowing venture capital drying up and cash burning business models out of favour with investors
2019 was a tough year for Chinese start-up entrepreneurs, with once free-flowing venture capital drying up and cash burning business models out of favour with investors
Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings, one of the most active investors in the tech world, has slowed down its investment pace with 108 deals this year compared to 162 in 2018.
Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings, one of the most active investors in the tech world, has slowed down its investment pace with 108 deals this year compared to 162 in 2018.
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Former Alibaba Cloud vice-president and IBM researcher is applying mathematics and AI to solve problems faced by old school Chinese industries like agriculture, manufacturing
Chinese social media giant Tencent reported to be investing US$2 billion in short-video app Kuaishou as competition heats up with TikTok operator ByteDance
Chinese social media giant Tencent reported to be investing US$2 billion in short-video app Kuaishou as competition heats up with TikTok operator ByteDance
Fundraising spiked in China in third quarter, but has been declining for much of the year, according to report from CB Insights
Fundraising spiked in China in third quarter, but has been declining for much of the year, according to report from CB Insights
PM Equity Partner, the investing arm of Marlboro maker Philip Morris, is seeking to invest in inhalation technology for potential applications in the medical field.
PM Equity Partner, the investing arm of Marlboro maker Philip Morris, is seeking to invest in inhalation technology for potential applications in the medical field.
The programme is just one part of a broad and ongoing effort in Singapore to foster innovation in a country whose only resource is its people
The programme is just one part of a broad and ongoing effort in Singapore to foster innovation in a country whose only resource is its people
Alipay operator Ant Financial Services, TikTok owner ByteDance and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing topped the rankings of the inaugural Hurun Global Unicorn List, with a combined valuation of US$280 billion.
Alipay operator Ant Financial Services, TikTok owner ByteDance and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing topped the rankings of the inaugural Hurun Global Unicorn List, with a combined valuation of US$280 billion.
Women in mainland China and Hong Kong have invested more of their own money than their counterparts globally to start a new business, with women investing US$142,841 globally on average
Women in mainland China and Hong Kong have invested more of their own money than their counterparts globally to start a new business, with women investing US$142,841 globally on average
While driverless cars have made great progress in avoiding accidents by using sensors and cameras they are still a long way from accurately anticipating unpredictable humans
While driverless cars have made great progress in avoiding accidents by using sensors and cameras they are still a long way from accurately anticipating unpredictable humans
As much as 20 per cent of the US$1.9 billion fund raised by the venture capital firm last year will be allocated to India as well as Southeast Asia.
As much as 20 per cent of the US$1.9 billion fund raised by the venture capital firm last year will be allocated to India as well as Southeast Asia.
Less than 25 of the 239 venture capital-backed companies globally have a woman founder, but that could change as several skincare and beauty products companies founded by women become unicorns in the near future.
Less than 25 of the 239 venture capital-backed companies globally have a woman founder, but that could change as several skincare and beauty products companies founded by women become unicorns in the near future.
Start-up is producing exoskeletons designed to give logistics workers extra strength to lift heavy objects, but the bigger potential market may be for physical rehabilitation.
Start-up is producing exoskeletons designed to give logistics workers extra strength to lift heavy objects, but the bigger potential market may be for physical rehabilitation.
China is determined to use the industrial internet to upgrade its industries at a time when its biggest competitive advantage – a huge consumer base – is eroding.
China is determined to use the industrial internet to upgrade its industries at a time when its biggest competitive advantage – a huge consumer base – is eroding.
GalaxySpace said it will use the fresh funds to commercialise its technologies, while also focusing on research and development of broadband satellites.
GalaxySpace said it will use the fresh funds to commercialise its technologies, while also focusing on research and development of broadband satellites.
Hong Kong-based AngelHuband WHub raise US$3 million in funding from TNG Fintech Group and Kharis Capital.
Hong Kong-based AngelHuband WHub raise US$3 million in funding from TNG Fintech Group and Kharis Capital.
China’s competitive exam-based school system is creating huge demand for tutoring and start-ups like Hexiaoxiang and Huowa are among those sprouting up to cater to this need.
China’s competitive exam-based school system is creating huge demand for tutoring and start-ups like Hexiaoxiang and Huowa are among those sprouting up to cater to this need.