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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.

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

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

ByteDance

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

Like it or not, a new normal has emerged for Chinese companies eyeing globalization.

TikTok’s US ban is a cautionary tale for China’s global tech ambitions | KrASIA

TikTok’s US ban is a cautionary tale for China’s global tech ambitions

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Consumer Services

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

After underestimating Pinduoduo, Amazon is acutely aware of the growing threat posed by Temu.

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce | KrASIA

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce

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

Grab

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ride-hailing

Grab wants its current fundraising round go up to US$3 billion.

Grab likely to get an additional $1b this year says company president Ming Maa | KrASIA

Grab likely to get an additional $1b this year says company president Ming Maa

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Elaine Huang

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

Transportation

Indonesia is Grab's largest market, says the Southeast Asian O2O giant which started off as a ride-hailing service.

Grab says it's got a strong lead in Indonesia's ride-hailing sector | KrASIA

Grab says it&#8217;s got a strong lead in Indonesia&#8217;s ride-hailing sector

All you need to know in the tech world today.

Today's Tech Headlines: Grab Ventures to invest US$250m in Indonesian startups | KrASIA

Today&#8217;s Tech Headlines: Grab Ventures to invest US$250m in Indonesian startups

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Robin Moh

Grab Ventures

This is on top of a US$700 million pledge in 2017, as part of Grab's master plan for Indonesia.

Grab Ventures to commit $250m for Indonesian startups | KrASIA

Grab Ventures to commit $250m for Indonesian startups

Electric vehicle

Grab e-fleet

Grab drivers using the new EVs will get to enjoy preferential charging and parking rates, starting next year.

Grab to add 200 new electric vehicles, rides on SP Group's charging network | KrASIA

Grab to add 200 new electric vehicles, rides on SP Group&#8217;s charging network

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

Gojek

Anterin

Cicil

Go-Jek

Iflix

indonesia

Katadata

Indonesia weekly | Original content for Indonesia, a Go-Jek and Grab alternative, more early stage funding | KrASIA

Indonesia weekly | Original content for Indonesia, a Go-Jek and Grab alternative, more early stage funding

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Nadine Freischlad

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

The move shows how Grab thinks about its business diversification.

Grab moves into healthcare by teaming up with China's Ping An | KrASIA

Grab moves into healthcare by teaming up with China&#8217;s Ping An

M&amp;A

Uber

Uber left Southeast Asia a few months ago, which put 500 employees out on the market.

This is what happened to employees when Uber sold its Southeast Asia unit to Grab | KrASIA

This is what happened to employees when Uber sold its Southeast Asia unit to Grab

Investree

Kejora

tech news in Indonesia

venture funding in Indonesia

It looks like a lot of startup deals are in the making, especially in Indonesia’s fintech space.

Grab

Grab likely to get an additional $1b this year says company president Ming Maa

Grab says it’s got a strong lead in Indonesia’s ride-hailing sector

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab Ventures to invest US$250m in Indonesian startups

Grab Ventures to commit $250m for Indonesian startups

Grab to add 200 new electric vehicles, rides on SP Group’s charging network

Indonesia weekly | Original content for Indonesia, a Go-Jek and Grab alternative, more early stage funding

Grab moves into healthcare by teaming up with China’s Ping An

This is what happened to employees when Uber sold its Southeast Asia unit to Grab

Indonesia weekly | More fintech funding, Grab fuels up, cleaning up the internet

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