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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

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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

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

On-demand Services

Tons of pressure would weigh on Go-Jek’s shoulders with the scent of a now much stronger Grab would be attacking on its home turf, right before Go-Jek launched its own overseas expansion plan in the region.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: A Future Showdown between Go-Jek and Grab? | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: A Future Showdown between Go-Jek and Grab?

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The world’s two largest ride-hailing companies, Didi Chuxing and Uber are now all Grab’s shareholders.

Deals | Uber Sells Businesses in SE Asia to Local Rival Grab (Updated with Grab Internal Email to Staff) | KrASIA

Deals | Uber Sells Businesses in SE Asia to Local Rival Grab (Updated with Grab Internal Email to Staff)

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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Plus, Ant Financial CEO: blockchain technologies will be the cornerstone of the future digital society. Waymo CEO said Waymo would likely have avoided the fatal Uber crash.

KrASIA Daily: Uber Is Retreating from SE Asia | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber Is Retreating from SE Asia

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

Transportation

The sellout will include both Uber’s hailing business and Uber Eats in the region.

Grab Reportedly Announces Buying out Uber SEA Business Next Monday | KrASIA

Grab Reportedly Announces Buying out Uber SEA Business Next Monday

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

Fintech

Plus, Ofo raised USD 866 million in a round led by Alibaba. WhatsApp mulls a payment service in India.

KrASIA Daily: Grab Launches Fintech Platform to Provide Loans and Insurance | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Grab Launches Fintech Platform to Provide Loans and Insurance

Plus, Meituan-Dianping invests in Swiggy. Amazon said it would start delivering Whole Foods groceries.

KrAsia Daily: Grab Said Vinasun Was Indulging in Anti-Competitive Practices | KrASIA

KrAsia Daily: Grab Said Vinasun Was Indulging in Anti-Competitive Practices

Plus, Xiaomi is launching a battle against its local rivals with a goal to regain No.1 position in China within 10 quarters. Goldman Sachs is in talks with Apple to offer financing to Apple gadget shoppers.

KrAsia Daily: Vietnam's Vinasun Sued Grab for Unfair Business Practices | KrASIA

KrAsia Daily: Vietnam&#8217;s Vinasun Sued Grab for Unfair Business Practices

Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly Roundup

The two leading players in the SE Asian transportation market tie up for the increasingly fierce competition in the field.