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The future’s here, delivering parcels
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The future’s here, delivering parcels

Neolix, Salmon, Kaminashi, and more raised funds this week.
Lilian Tang · · 5 min read
Self-driving delivery in Malaysia? Not yet, but Neolix is ready
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Self-driving delivery in Malaysia? Not yet, but Neolix is ready

The China-based firm, which leases autonomous delivery trucks, is preparing to hit Malaysia’s roads – even before the country legalizes the vehicles.
Scott Shuey · · 4 min read
DeepSeek, MiniMax get China’s global AI approval: report
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DeepSeek, MiniMax get China’s global AI approval: report

China’s commerce ministry said most AI technologies would remain exportable.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
MiniMax shares fall below IPO price as AI competition grows
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MiniMax shares fall below IPO price as AI competition grows

The stock fell to HK$159.3 (US$20), below its HK$165 (US$21) offering price, wiping out all gains since its trading debut.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
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CATL-backed Noetix Robotics eyes Hong Kong IPO

The company could go public as soon as 2027, though the size and timing of the offering could still change.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
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Unitree Robotics develops humanoid coding system

Unitree already markets humanoid robots through its online shop, including the G1 model, linking the project to the company’s hardware business.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
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China’s Zhipu co-launches $150m AI fund

Hong Kong-listed QuantGroup, which says it provides foundation models for physical AI, is participating through an affiliate as a limited partner.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
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DeepSeek raises $15b from Tencent, CATL ahead of IPO

The company is increasing spending on AI data centers and open-source models as it prepares for an initial public offering.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
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These funds have not invested in China in the past year

Pitching your startup to an investor? First, check if they’re still active in your market.
Aya Lin · · 1 min read
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Ant Group unit, Damon Technology partner on warehouse AI

Ant Lingbo previously claimed a robot-sensing breakthrough to cut collisions with glass doors.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read