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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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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.

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

Grab

The ride-hailing giant introduces travel-focused features through partner integrations with WeChat, Alipay, and Kakao T to ensure a seamless booking and payment experience for travelers.

Grab Launches New Travel-Focused Features for Post-Pandemic Tourism Industry

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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

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

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

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Vingroup chair finds new use for vehicles amid low deliveries in U.S. and Vietnam.

Vietnam's VinFast EVs enter ride-hailing with Grab rival Be Group

Vietnam&#8217;s VinFast EVs enter ride-hailing with Grab rival Be Group

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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

NYSE-listed tech giant's e-commerce arm swings into black, while gaming shrinks.

Singapore's Sea posts 1st quarterly profit after drastic cost cuts

Singapore&#8217;s Sea posts 1st quarterly profit after drastic cost cuts

Singaporean superapp cuts sales promotions to focus on monetization

Grab leans on Tencent and Amazon in rush to turn profit

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

On-demand Services

Nasdaq-listed tech group expects to break even sooner after annual loss halves to USD 1.74 billion.

Singapore's Grab speeds up profit outlook as cost cuts pay off

Singapore&#8217;s Grab speeds up profit outlook as cost cuts pay off

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

Gojek

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Segment head says smaller portions can save consumers money and avoid waste.

Indonesia's Gojek urges more food size choice to fight inflation

Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek urges more food size choice to fight inflation

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

E-commerce unicorn, Standard Chartered start service for 'underbanked'.

Indonesia's Bukalapak sees small shops powering digital banking

Indonesia&#8217;s Bukalapak sees small shops powering digital banking

Virtual lender GXS launches with 'earn interest daily' perk to lure consumers.

Grab-Singtel beats Sea to the punch with Singapore digital bank

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

Ride-hailing

The Nasdaq-listed superapp continues to taper incentives after Q2 loss narrows to USD 572 million.

Southeast Asia

Grab Launches New Travel-Focused Features for Post-Pandemic Tourism Industry

Vietnam’s VinFast EVs enter ride-hailing with Grab rival Be Group

Singapore’s Sea posts 1st quarterly profit after drastic cost cuts

Grab leans on Tencent and Amazon in rush to turn profit

Singapore’s Grab speeds up profit outlook as cost cuts pay off

Indonesia’s Gojek urges more food size choice to fight inflation

Indonesia’s Bukalapak sees small shops powering digital banking

Grab-Singtel beats Sea to the punch with Singapore digital bank

Grab aims to break even sooner for delivery despite softer demand

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