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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Indonesia

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

Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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KrASIA Writers

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

E-bikes are gaining traction around the world, with the majority produced in China.

From border patrols to urban commutes, e-bikes are becoming the go-to | KrASIA

From border patrols to urban commutes, e-bikes are becoming the go-to

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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36Kr English

Hong Kong

The regulator says CICC has been granted a license, having seen an "uptick" in interest from Hong Kong hedge funds.

Dubai lures Chinese banks looking for opportunities in wealth management | KrASIA

Dubai lures Chinese banks looking for opportunities in wealth management

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

Grab

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startups will be chosen based on its existing standing in the market and potential fit with the Vietnamese market.

Grab seeks to support Singapore-based startups looking to roll into Vietnam | KrASIA

Grab seeks to support Singapore-based startups looking to roll into Vietnam

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Thu Huong Le

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

ByteDance

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance goes on Singapore hiring spree, poaching Facebook and Google employees | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance goes on Singapore hiring spree, poaching Facebook and Google employees

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

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

Food Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Opinion

Started as ride-hailers, superapps will need different routes to sustainability.

Opinion | Grab and Gojek must show flexibility to survive | KrASIA

Opinion | Grab and Gojek must show flexibility to survive

Grab has reaffirmed that Vinasun's allegations are "baseless."

Grab loses appeal in Vietnam lawsuit against taxi firm Vinasun | KrASIA

Grab loses appeal in Vietnam lawsuit against taxi firm Vinasun

LinkAja will introduce its new CEO soon, according to the firm's spokesperson.

LinkAja CEO Danu Wicaksana steps down to join Good Doctor Technology | KrASIA

LinkAja CEO Danu Wicaksana steps down to join Good Doctor Technology

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Khamila Mulia

Grab prevents drivers from “promoting and providing advertising services for its competitors," according to the Competition Commission.

Malaysian court dismisses Grab's request to review decision on USD 20.9 million fine | KrASIA

Malaysian court dismisses Grab&#8217;s request to review decision on USD 20.9 million fine

GVV Batch 3 is looking for startups that offer solutions to simplify the supply chain and operations in the logistics and food management sector.

Grab Ventures Velocity returns with its third cohort | KrASIA

Grab Ventures Velocity returns with its third cohort

Two of Southeast Asia's fiercest unicorn rivals have held 'casual' discussions.

Gojek-Grab merger makes sense but hurdles mar its path | KrASIA

Gojek-Grab merger makes sense but hurdles mar its path

Q&amp;A

Here's what regional startups can expect when they work with Grab.