Asia Now

In China today, there are companies which use artificial intelligence to design, order, advertise, sell and ship clothes autonomously to fashionistas around the planet – all in less than a week. This sophisticated technology has been quietly honed by the country’s leading ecommerce firms in pursuit of the ultimate high-volume, low-cost business model. But despite this, they need input from western firms if they’re to continue their success, opening a host of business opportunities.

Femtech is finally arriving to Japan - but the depth and breadth of the products and tech available still leaves much to be desired. Alecia Thomson from our Tokyo office see this as an opportunity for western firms.

How working with business development consultancies can help you expand more sustainably than the DIY method.

Stewart Randall, Shanghai-based Head of our Electronics Practice, breaks down the US government's major new semiconductor export restrictions against China.

Michal Witkowski takes a look at the opportunities in China for virtual and augmented reality.

One thing its markets all have in common is their connection to the Pacific Ocean. And it comes as no surprise to me that, as the region is quickly growing in importance in the ocean energy – or ‘bluetech’ space, this is bringing a wealth of opportunities for scaleups from around the world with the right technologies to offer.