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Humanoid Robots Go Public: China’s Unitree Files £470 million

Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou-based startup that currently leads the world in humanoid sales, has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market.

Ka Cheng Chan

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Apr 3, 2026

Chinese Market

Ant Group’s $360M Bright Smart Deal

According to media reports, the delayed conditions surrounding Ant Group’s acquisition of Bright Smart Securities have now been satisfied, with the transaction formally filed with regulators in accordance with compliance requirements, an indication that one of the deal’s final procedural bottlenecks has been resolved.

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Mar 19, 2026

Technology

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

Switzerland rejects Palantir for defense systems over data sovereignty & security risks. A major win for digital sovereignty in Europe, could this decision set a precedent for other nations?

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Feb 8, 2026

Technology

Saw a Waymo Driving Itself in London Today. Are We Ready?

Waymo brings its self-driving cars to London. But can its US-learned AI handle narrow streets, jaywalkers, and the city's anti-car strategy? We explore the promises and pitfalls of this transatlantic tech test.

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Feb 9, 2026

UK Market

Chinese Coffee Giant Cotti Hits the German Market Hard. Is London Next?

After shaking Germany to its core €0.99 coffee., the Chinese giant has landed in London. Can its 'Temu-style' strategy beat Starbucks and Pret?"

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Mar 3, 2026

Chinese Market

JD’s Joybuy Takes on Amazon in Europe

JD.com launches Joybuy across Europe, challenging Amazon with fast delivery, but faces pressure from low cost rivals like Temu and Shein in a crowded market.

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Mar 20, 2026

Chinese Market

Is Apple’s Bet on Chinese Chips the End of Samsung’s Pricing Power?

Apple accepted a 100 percent price hike from Samsung then turned to Chinese chipmaker YMTC for iPhones in China. Read how this power play reshapes the memory chip market.

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Mar 31, 2026

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Ant Group’s $360M Bright Smart Deal

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Mar 19, 2026

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Chinese Coffee Giant Cotti Hits the German Market Hard. Is London Next?

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Mar 3, 2026

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Free Resume Templates by Harvard, Yale and More

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Feb 24, 2026

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Singapore Rules the Global Innovation Index. So Why Do Founders Feel Caged?

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Feb 18, 2026

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Prediction Markets Are Now a $20 Billion Industry. Is it legal?

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Feb 16, 2026

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How to Outlast Competitors When You Can’t Outspend Them

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Feb 11, 2026

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Humanoid Robots Go Public: China’s Unitree Files £470 million

Ant Group’s $360M Bright Smart Deal

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

Saw a Waymo Driving Itself in London Today. Are We Ready?

Chinese Coffee Giant Cotti Hits the German Market Hard. Is London Next?

JD’s Joybuy Takes on Amazon in Europe

Is Apple’s Bet on Chinese Chips the End of Samsung’s Pricing Power?

Guest Columns and Editorial

Ant Group’s $360M Bright Smart Deal

Chinese Coffee Giant Cotti Hits the German Market Hard. Is London Next?

Free Resume Templates by Harvard, Yale and More

Singapore Rules the Global Innovation Index. So Why Do Founders Feel Caged?

Prediction Markets Are Now a $20 Billion Industry. Is it legal?

How to Outlast Competitors When You Can’t Outspend Them

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