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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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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

Grab | KrASIA Archives

The new round would value Grab at roughly $11 billion, one of the people told WSJ.

Grab reportedly raised $2b new funding amid Go-Jek's overseas expansion | KrASIA

Grab reportedly raised $2b new funding amid Go-Jek&#8217;s overseas expansion

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Grab goes full force to become the super app of Southeast Asia.

KrASIA Weekly: Grab launches ‘super app’ revamp, amidst anti-competitive regulations in the SEA region | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly: Grab launches ‘super app’ revamp, amidst anti-competitive regulations in the SEA region

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Robin Moh

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

Transportation

Go-Jek

ride-hailing

Uber

Malaysia, joins Singapore, looking to investigate into the Grab-Uber deal.

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger | KrASIA

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger

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

On-demand Services

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to build a super app to rival Go-Jek | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to build a super app to rival Go-Jek

GrabFresh

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HappyFresh

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Tencent

The ride-hailing company now wants to conquer South-East Asia, by creating the region's next superapp.

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped 'superapp', partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery | KrASIA

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped &#8216;superapp&#8217;, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

The race to become the everyday app for SEA.

To become SEA’s everyday app, what can Grab learn from Meituan and WeChat | KrASIA

To become SEA’s everyday app, what can Grab learn from Meituan and WeChat

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab &#038; Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

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

Gojek

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The anti-trust watchdog wants Grab to lift its exclusivity agreements with various partners, or fines will be coming its way

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S'pore agency to Go-Jek's joy | KrASIA

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S&#8217;pore agency to Go-Jek&#8217;s joy

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Grab

Grab reportedly raised $2b new funding amid Go-Jek’s overseas expansion

KrASIA Weekly: Grab launches ‘super app’ revamp, amidst anti-competitive regulations in the SEA region

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to build a super app to rival Go-Jek

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped ‘superapp’, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

To become SEA’s everyday app, what can Grab learn from Meituan and WeChat

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S’pore agency to Go-Jek’s joy

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