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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.

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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

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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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.

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

E-commerce

E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest snaps up USD 20 million in pre-Series A round. It s portfolio of brands has logged over 50% annual growth. 

E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest snaps up USD 20 million in pre-Series A round

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Indonesia

Early-stage investor Intudo Ventures raises USD 115 million for its Fund III. Intudo will invest in 12 to 14 companies, with USD 1–10 million ticket sizes.

Early-stage investor Intudo Ventures raises USD 115 million for its Fund III

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Khamila Mulia

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

Cryptocurrencies

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

Myanmar

As Myanmar's economy crumbles, some see crypto as their path to financial freedom. The creators behind the Myanmar Dollar Project hope to do away with kyat.

As Myanmar's economy crumbles, some see crypto as the nation's path to financial freedom

As Myanmar&#8217;s economy crumbles, some see crypto as the nation&#8217;s path to financial freedom

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

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The Uptake Daily Digest | SPACious in Singapore. SGX is taking a step to energize its bourse.

Daily Digest | SPACious in Singapore

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The Uptake

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

Grocery startup Segari bags USD 16 million led by Go-Ventures, aims for 10x business volume in 18 months.

Grocery startup Segari bags USD 16 million led by Go-Ventures, aims for 10x business volume in 18 months

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Grab

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

A petition will be delivered to Indonesia's Minister of Manpower with five basic demands to improve couriers' conditions.

Couriers and activists demand reforms in Indonesia's gig economy

Couriers and activists demand reforms in Indonesia&#8217;s gig economy

The Uptake Daily Digest | Live long and prosper. Who shapes the lives of China's 1 billion internet users?

Daily Digest | Live long and prosper

Can new SPAC rules lure tech IPOs to Singapore?

The Uptake Daily Digest | Bother brews for Binance.