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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.

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

Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more

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How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Red tape is delaying the rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities.

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home | KrASIA

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Rather than chasing consumer hype, UBTech is doubling down on industrial deployments, putting its robots to work in automotive factories.

UBTech’s humanoid robots ditch the spotlight for car assembly lines | KrASIA

UBTech’s humanoid robots ditch the spotlight for car assembly lines

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

Southeast Asia | KrASIA Archives

The Ekonomi Madani initiative announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim serves as the foundation for restoring Malaysia’s economic position in Asia.

Malaysia’s economic plans repositions it as a global hotspot for foreign investment | KrASIA

Malaysia’s economic plans repositions it as a global hotspot for foreign investment

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, spans industries like real estate, automotive, healthcare, and technology.

Vingroup

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Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Gideon Ng

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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Deals in brief: Circular completes seed round, Gobi Partners leads investment in Ejen2u, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Circular completes seed round, Gobi Partners leads investment in Ejen2u, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more

Brands should embrace localization and leverage social media to unlock the vast potential of Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce market.

Localization is key: Riding Indonesia's e-commerce wave amidst social media boom | KrASIA

Localization is key: Riding Indonesia&#8217;s e-commerce wave amidst social media boom

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Sara Mandagie

Ethlas, a Web3 platform, combines blockchain and gaming technology, creating a decentralized ecosystem for play-to-earn experiences and NFT integration.

Ethlas

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

Blockchain

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

Gaming

How do digital assets gain value? Investigate NFT marketplaces, creator economies, and verification methods strengthening digital ownership.

NFTs

What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

Web3

The Singapore-based Web3 gaming startup has announced its partnership with BNB Chain as part of the latter’s third-year anniversary celebrations.

Ethlas partners with BNB Chain to break new frontiers in Web3 gaming | KrASIA

Ethlas partners with BNB Chain to break new frontiers in Web3 gaming

Vertex Ventures funds early-stage startups in Asia, accelerating growth in fintech, internet, and deep tech sectors.

Vertex Ventures

Q&amp;A

The general partner of Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India draws from personal experience to describe the evolving dynamics of the region’s venture capital landscape.

Balancing growth and sustainability: Vertex Ventures' Carmen Yuen on the evolution of venture capital | KrASIA

Balancing growth and sustainability: Vertex Ventures&#8217; Carmen Yuen on the evolution of venture capital

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Taro Ishida

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

Vietnam's USD 85 billion EV startup aims to take on Tesla in the US market.

VinFast's valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut | KrASIA

VinFast&#8217;s valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut

Electric vehicles play a significant role in Indonesia's endeavors to decarbonize and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s economic plans repositions it as a global hotspot for foreign investment

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Circular completes seed round, Gobi Partners leads investment in Ejen2u, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more

Localization is key: Riding Indonesia’s e-commerce wave amidst social media boom

Ethlas partners with BNB Chain to break new frontiers in Web3 gaming

Balancing growth and sustainability: Vertex Ventures’ Carmen Yuen on the evolution of venture capital

VinFast’s valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut

Indonesia’s automotive industry is driving toward the future with electrification

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