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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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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

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India | KrASIA Archives

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Newsletters

The Uptake Daily Digest | New metaverse plans. The foundations of our future virtual lives are being laid now.

Daily Digest | New metaverse plans | KrASIA

Daily Digest | New metaverse plans

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Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

India is creating a regulatory framework for online education companies to prevent a monopoly and the exploitation of students.

Indian edtech firms scramble to adopt self-regulatory code as government mulls reforms | KrASIA

Indian edtech firms scramble to adopt self-regulatory code as government mulls reforms

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

The Uptake Daily Digest | Solving problems in Indonesia with the finalists of the 2nd Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Indonesia Demo Day.

Daily Digest | Solving problems in Indonesia | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Solving problems in Indonesia

Between 2016 and 2021, local fintech firms raised over USD 16.5 billion, of which 60% of the capital flowed in the last three years.

India houses world's third-largest fintech ecosystem: BLinC Report | KrASIA

India houses world&#8217;s third-largest fintech ecosystem: BLinC Report

The Uptake Daily Digest | Super app momentum.

Daily Digest | Super app momentum | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Super app momentum

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

BigBasket is reportedly working to roll out an express delivery service called BB Now to catch up with its existing and new rivals—all of which are now focusing on quick commerce.

Tata-owned BigBasket explores group-buying model to woo users from smaller cities | KrASIA

Tata-owned BigBasket explores group-buying model to woo users from smaller cities

In this round of India Digest from December 31, 2021 to January 6, 2022, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Indian companies raised USD 63 billion from PE-VC investors in 2021 | India Digest Volume 81 | KrASIA

Indian companies raised USD 63 billion from PE-VC investors in 2021 | India Digest Volume 81

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KrASIA India Digest

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

Q&amp;A

4 observations on India’s booming crypto sector from CoinDCX co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal. CoinDCX is heavily focused on educating users and regulators.

4 observations on India’s booming crypto sector from CoinDCX co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal | KrASIA

4 observations on India’s booming crypto sector from CoinDCX co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal

The Uptake Daily Digest | Untangling Web3.