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Technology

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

Apr 3, 2026

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4 min read

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

Chinese Market

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

Mar 31, 2026

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3 min read

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.

UK Market

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

Mar 3, 2026

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4 min read

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?"

Deep Dives

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

Feb 18, 2026

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6 min read

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

The city-state ranks fifth worldwide for innovation, but its safety-first culture may be costing it the creative chaos that builds billion-dollar companies.

Deep Dives

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

Feb 16, 2026

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7 min read

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

Prediction markets have evolved from an obscure academic experiment into a $20 billion industry practically overnight. But as these platforms surge into the mainstream, one question looms large: Why is this legal?

Deep Dives

How to Outlast Competitors When You Can’t Outspend Them

Feb 11, 2026

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5 min read

How to Outlast Competitors When You Can’t Outspend Them

The art of the long game: how resourceful businesses build moats, retain customers, and stay alive when competitors are burning through venture capital

Deep Dives

Realistic Forging in 5 Minutes with ChatGPT? (And Why That Scares Us)

Feb 9, 2026

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4 min read

Realistic Forging in 5 Minutes with ChatGPT? (And Why That Scares Us)

A recent investigation reveals how AI image generators can create convincing fake passports and legal documents in minutes. This isn't a dark-web skill anymore. Discover the new frontier of fraud and what it means for everyone's security.

Technology

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

Feb 8, 2026

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3 min read

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?

Career Tips

Accessing Top-Tier Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag

Feb 7, 2026

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4 min read

Accessing Top-Tier Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag

Facing a leadership gap as you grow? This guide covers fractional executives, building a flexible leadership bench, and real-world examples for scaling companies.

Deep Dives

Pivot or Persevere? The 3 Data Points for Startups That Actually Tell the Story

Feb 7, 2026

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3 min read

Pivot or Persevere? The 3 Data Points for Startups That Actually Tell the Story

Stuck at the startup crossroads? Learn the three crucial metrics beyond vanity stats that reveal whether you should pivot or persevere. Discover how user love, value proof, and growth engine data tell the real story.

Deep Dives

'Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

Nov 28, 2025

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4 min read

'Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

Meet the digital employees who never sleep. Discover how China's AI-powered virtual humans are boosting sales and transforming customer service, offering 24/7 performance that's changing the face of retail.

Technology

The Circular Money Problem in AI's Mega-Deals

Nov 28, 2025

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5 min read

The Circular Money Problem in AI's Mega-Deals

The circular money problem in AI's biggest deals: Why billion-dollar investments are often just cloud credits that inflate valuations and create risky dependencies between tech giants and AI startups.

Deep Dives

Why ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Trend Killing Us Slowly

Nov 28, 2025

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4 min read

Why ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Trend Killing Us Slowly

Is Buy Now, Pay Later slowly killing your finances? Discover the hidden dangers of BNPL, from the illusion of affordability to the silent burden of "payment creep."

Deep Dives

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

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

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

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

Realistic Forging in 5 Minutes with ChatGPT? (And Why That Scares Us)

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

Accessing Top-Tier Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag

Pivot or Persevere? The 3 Data Points for Startups That Actually Tell the Story

'Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

The Circular Money Problem in AI's Mega-Deals

Why ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Trend Killing Us Slowly

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