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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

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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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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

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

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

Grab's innovation arm is looking to invest in and partner with growth-stage startups.

Grab launches venture arm to further boost its O2O platform | KrASIA

Grab launches venture arm to further boost its O2O platform

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Robin Moh

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

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab teams up with Cargo; Tokopedia loses top executive | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab teams up with Cargo; Tokopedia loses top executive

Grab pushes forth into food delivery sector in Singapore.

Grab launches GrabFood Beta in Singapore as it unveils its vision to become an everyday app | KrASIA

Grab launches GrabFood Beta in Singapore as it unveils its vision to become an everyday app

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launched GrabFood; ComfortDelGro terminates agreement with Uber’s Lion City | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launched GrabFood; ComfortDelGro terminates agreement with Uber’s Lion City

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

Fintech

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

Transportation

Grab pushes ahead into the e-payment sector.

Grab partners Maybank, looking to drive the usage of Grab’s mobile wallet in Malaysia (Updated) | KrASIA

Grab partners Maybank, looking to drive the usage of Grab’s mobile wallet in Malaysia (Updated)

Uber

Opinion

Go-Jek is indeed doing the right thing by attacking Grab’s core markets: the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. Now (or soon) when the users have a taste of how monopoly is like, they will flock to anyone who offers a choice.

Grab's monopoly - first signs of trouble | KrASIA

Grab&#8217;s monopoly &#8211; first signs of trouble

Momentum Works builds, scales and manages tech ventures across the emerging world, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. We combine strategic understanding, execution experience, network of partners, and a great team to make things happen. In addition to building ventures and joint-ventures, we also consult on strategy, venture financing &amp; all areas of operations. Website: www.momentum.asia Our blog: http://thelowdown.momentum.asia/

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MomentumWorks

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

On-demand Services

Plus, Ofo's order for new bikes shrinks. Buffett is no bitcoin fan. 

KrASIA Daily: Grab announces first update after acquiring Uber's SE Asia operations  | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Grab announces first update after acquiring Uber&#8217;s SE Asia operations 

Grab counts SoftBank and Didi Chuxing as backers

Grab reportedly adding $1 billion to its war chest, expecting competition with local and foreign rivals | KrASIA

Grab reportedly adding $1 billion to its war chest, expecting competition with local and foreign rivals

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

Grab reveals annual revenue to be over US$1 billion 

Plus, Alibaba expects an acceleration of sales. Flipkart agrees to sell 75% stake to Walmart.