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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

China

Chair Zhao Yan is steering the company away from hype-driven marketing, investing in synthetic biology to rebuild growth and credibility.

After years of “sleep,” Bloomage faces biotech’s hard realities with a bet on science

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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

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

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

Deals in brief: Carro and Dat Bike raise funding, Terra Oleo debuts with seed round, six new China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue Bingcheng

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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

Southeast Asia | KrASIA

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

2C2P, Top Shine Money Changer &amp; Gold Trading, OK Money, Wakhema Money Changer, and Ok Zune obtained the coveted licenses from the Central Bank of Myanmar. 

2C2P receives Myanmar license to roll out cross-border remittance service

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Stephanie Li

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

E-commerce

Q&amp;A

Carousell launched a dedicated home services page in Singapore to make it easier for users to search for popular services.

Our goal is to become the e-commerce leader in this region: Q&amp;A with Carousell's Chee Soon Ng

Our goal is to become the e-commerce leader in this region: Q&amp;A with Carousell&#8217;s Chee Soon Ng

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Ursula Florene

LPs should see the potential of Vietnam building its own unicorns, Peter Pham of US incubator Science says.

Investors commit over USD 800 million to support Vietnamese startups

The fund will invest from USD 250,000 to USD 3 million into post-seed to pre-Series A startups in the region.

MDI Ventures' new fund Arise to invest in 20 startups over the next two years

MDI Ventures&#8217; new fund Arise to invest in 20 startups over the next two years

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Khamila Mulia

The corporate VC is partnering with fintech platform Investree to provide venture debt for Indonesian startups.

BRI Ventures adds venture debt to its new investment fund

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Oppo currently take nearly 66% of the country’s mobile market share.

How China's smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar's fledging market

How China&#8217;s smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar&#8217;s fledging market

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

Grab

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

On-demand Services

Singapore unicorn intends to maintain 'super app' strategy in post-pandemic era.

Grab's future IPO plans not affected by COVID, president says

Grab&#8217;s future IPO plans not affected by COVID, president says

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Singtel has big ambitions in the gaming and e-sports space thanks to its gaming startup Storms, 5G cloud gaming technology, and e-sports arena PVP Esports.

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia's gaming market?

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia&#8217;s gaming market?

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

The startups of the cohort have collectively raised USD 45.35 million from Surge and other investors.

Southeast Asia

2C2P receives Myanmar license to roll out cross-border remittance service

Our goal is to become the e-commerce leader in this region: Q&A with Carousell’s Chee Soon Ng

Investors commit over USD 800 million to support Vietnamese startups

MDI Ventures’ new fund Arise to invest in 20 startups over the next two years

BRI Ventures adds venture debt to its new investment fund

How China’s smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar’s fledging market

Grab’s future IPO plans not affected by COVID, president says

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia’s gaming market?

Sequoia Capital India announces fourth cohort of its scale-up program Surge

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