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[FT Technology News @fttechnews]

The Pentagon needs a new AI strategy to catch up with China https://t.co/JhRi3ztIer

[James Kynge @JKynge]

Chinese company pledges to donate $1.5bn to charity. Shares jump 22%. More proof that politics, not the bottom line, is the bigger driver of capital markets returns. https://t.co/IDFbuBwIdl

[James Kynge @JKynge]

Apple is slashing production of AirPods, its fastest growing product line. This is because of stiff competition from Asian competitors. Great scoop by @ChengTingFang and @Lauly_Th_Li to lead the #techAsia newsletter this week. https://t.co/0wEuc8RcuI

[Nikkei Asia @NikkeiAsia]

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H&M's attempt to mend fences in China after angering consumers there with its stance against forced labor appears to have triggered another boycott next door in Vietnam.

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[#techAsia @FTTechAsia]

Chinese regulators fine Alibaba record $2.8bn https://t.co/zx44EppMeY

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FT High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific https://t.co/EOsqjnA6Oh

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A record number of companies are abandoning attempts to list on Shanghai’s Star Market as regulators dramatically increased scrutiny of technology businesses https://t.co/k0wKAG8J10

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South-east Asian tech unicorn set stride in US capital markets as Grab prepares blockbuster listing https://t.co/jpFVI1j6Jb

[#techAsia @FTTechAsia]

A record number of companies are abandoning attempts to list on Shanghai’s Star Market as regulators dramatically increased scrutiny of technology businesses https://t.co/5qYE5biV3D

[#techAsia @FTTechAsia]

South-east Asian tech unicorn set stride in US capital markets as Grab prepares blockbuster listing https://t.co/4u37fwJz3c

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South Korea’s LG to exit global smartphone business, focusing instead on growth areas https://t.co/Cziw0nEjeR

[#techAsia @FTTechAsia]

Grab, south-east Asia’s most valuable start-up, is set for the largest merger between a private business and a blank-cheque vehicle https://t.co/65MUiPK4aL

[Mercedes Ruehl @mjruehl]

After Sea’s stock market performance last year (400% increase) now comes Grab, another southeast Asian tech company which is set to be the biggest Spac merger globally. Is 2021 a new dawn for Southeast Asia tech ? https://t.co/IVMLOBgHVP

[FT China @ftchina]

How China uses trade as a weapon https://t.co/RcmQNL1AFv

[James Kynge @JKynge]

I'm discussing “Can super apps take off outside China?” with @jojiphilip, @mjruehl, and @ruima. Today, 29 Mar at 1:00 PM HKT on @joinclubhouse. Join us! https://t.co/BnLgH5S8IN

[Nikkei Asia @NikkeiAsia]

Getir, meaning "bring" in Turkish and established in 2015, pioneered the 10-minute delivery of ice cream, chips and other daily cravings in Turkey. In January it launched its first overseas operation in central London.
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[James Kynge @JKynge]

Is Alibaba at a watershed moment? Several pressures on Ant Group and Jack Ma suggest the tech giant could be in for a torrid time. #techAsia newsletter @FTTechAsia https://t.co/yRjuX68MZP

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[James Kynge @JKynge]

Another important exclusive in the @FTTechAsia newsletter. US and allies to build 'China-free' tech supply chain, https://t.co/CDOyqxtIPY

[James Kynge @JKynge]

Another important exclusive in the @FTTechAsia newsletter. US and allies to build 'China-free' tech supply chain, https://t.co/CDOyqxtIPY

[FT Technology News @fttechnews]

Indonesia slashes online piracy as streaming services pile in https://t.co/772DimWPDW