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Smart ideas from the world’s brightest minds
How Glovo became one of Spain’s hottest startups
The Barcelona-based on-demand delivery app by a 23-year-old aerospace engineer now spans 14 countries with 7,000 couriers
Have you ever bought expensive equipment but seldom used it? Do you want to try the latest electronic gadgets at low cost? Try this online sharing and rental platform
Soon, a cute robot will bring you your online shopping
Using robots to automate last-mile delivery, Zhen Robotics wants to help the logistics industry slash costs and boost customer satisfaction.
This AI startup helps Tencent, Xiaomi chatbots “think” and “talk” like humans
Trio.AI makes communicating with machines easier and more effective – even fun
This Tencent-backed startup helps content creators make real money with their own e-shops in WeChat
Tiger Brokers: At the right place, at the right time
China’s new middle-class elite is educated and tech-savvy – and they want to put their money in US stocks. A fintech app is cashing in on this
A sub-second response time in cloud computing? Yes, with QingCloud, you can
Unusually for China, this five-year old startup chose to pursue slow expansion instead of a rapid growth model – a move that's now giving it an edge over the competition
Innovate big or go home: logistics unicorn YH Global eyes “Belt and Road” gold
The world’s first logistics firm to become a unicorn at Series A is a model of innovation in China. More overseas growth is next
The summer LinkedIn got pummeled in China
Or how the startup Maimai cracked Chinese professional networking
Ambitious startup Kuaidiniao aims to be the Alipay of logistics
Kuaidiniao carves out a niche for itself in the logistics market by targeting small- and medium-sized businesses
Quant Group makes personal loans safer, easier in China
Using big data and AI, Chinese fintech startup Quant Group simplifies and accelerates loan processing, and assures monetary security for financial institutions
For your X-ray records, just check the cloud
A Chinese startup has built a digital medical image library on the cloud, bringing ease and cost savings to patients, doctors and hospitals countrywide
Bobobobo: Indonesian luxury at a click
Amid a booming local e-commerce market, this startup carves a niche for itself in upscale trending goods and experiences influenced by Indonesia’s rich traditions
Farm Friend: World’s first agri-drone sharing platform wins over users, investors
Gone are the days of the lone Chinese farmer toiling under the sun. Now drones are here to help – and there’s even a drone sharing platform too
This Portuguese startup lets you bet on your favorite musicians
Whether you’re a fan, groupie or just a good old-fashioned music lover, Tradiio is selling crowdfunding as the best way to put your money where your mouth is
