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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

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Both Asian countries maneuver amid trade negotiations with Washington.

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs | KrASIA

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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Strong performances across mobility, deliveries, and financial services drove Grab’s better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations | KrASIA

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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The firm's effort in supporting the digital economy in the Southeast Asian country was lauded by the Malaysian government.

Alibaba Cloud to launch anti-DDoS scrubbing centre in Malaysia | KrASIA

Alibaba Cloud to launch anti-DDoS scrubbing centre in Malaysia

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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Tencent and Alibaba put aside rivalry to acquire a stake in WPP's Chinese unit.

Deals | Alibaba and Tencent vie for 20% stake in WPP's Chinese unit | KrASIA

Deals | Alibaba and Tencent vie for 20% stake in WPP&#8217;s Chinese unit

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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The Chinese tech giant is now directly invested in two of the three hottest AI startups in China

Alibaba joining $600m investment in Megvii, maker of Face++ | KrASIA

Alibaba joining $600m investment in Megvii, maker of Face++

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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Tiki

The expansion plans comes after the company had earlier announced plans to enter the US market end of this year

JD.com plans Europe expansion through Germany after SEA moves | KrASIA

JD.com plans Europe expansion through Germany after SEA moves

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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Jinri Toutiao

Kuaishou

Yunfeng

This will pit Alibaba against Tencent, which backs Kuaishou, in the short-video war

Rumour: Alibaba to invest in Douyin after it splits off from Bytedance | KrASIA

Rumour: Alibaba to invest in Douyin after it splits off from Bytedance

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Taiwanese tour marketplace KKday strengthens its presence in China with Alibaba's Fliggy

Deals | (Updated) Taiwan's KKday now backed by Alibaba to further reach Chinese outbound tourists | KrASIA

Deals | (Updated) Taiwan&#8217;s KKday now backed by Alibaba to further reach Chinese outbound tourists

While many Chinese bike-sharing startups have bitten the dust in 2017, Hellobike has entered the fast track of development.

Could latecomer bike-sharing startup Hellobike outrace ofo and Mobike? | KrASIA

Could latecomer bike-sharing startup Hellobike outrace ofo and Mobike?

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Taobao Xinxuan: Alibaba’s Entry Into Private Label Goods?

Appearance wise, the Taobao Xinxuan concept will remind many of Japanese retailer Muji. From a business model perspective, Taobao Xinxuan is actually more like Xiaomi.

Taobao Xinxuan: Alibaba’s entry into private label goods? | KrASIA

Taobao Xinxuan: Alibaba’s entry into private label goods?

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Alibaba Group, the next one, to stall its CDR issue in its domestic market.