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Deals in brief: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more

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A high-profile raid on Mexico-based Yiwu International Trade City highlights the nation’s push to reduce import dependence and bolster local manufacturing.

Mexico cracks down on Chinese gray market as trade policies tighten | KrASIA

Mexico cracks down on Chinese gray market as trade policies tighten

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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With its latest slate, Disney aims to strike a balance between global appeal and local resonance in its approach to the APAC region.

Disney leans on localization to win over China and APAC audiences | KrASIA

Disney leans on localization to win over China and APAC audiences

Temasek Holdings Private Limited is a Singaporean holding company owned by the Government of Singapore.

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

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Deals in brief: eFishery secures green and social loan from HSBC, Alibaba invests in AI edtech startup, Lenskart scores USD 200 million, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: eFishery secures green and social loan from HSBC, Alibaba invests in AI edtech startup, Lenskart scores USD 200 million, and more

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Deals in brief: Xefco, Thrixen, and Salmon secure funding, Temasek invests in US-based Blaize, ten China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Xefco, Thrixen, and Salmon secure funding, Temasek invests in US-based Blaize, ten China and India deals, and more

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

Deals in brief: Hukumku, Parallax, and HN Novatech secure funding, Singapore institutions launch SGD 75 million deeptech pilot program, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Hukumku, Parallax, and HN Novatech secure funding, Singapore institutions launch SGD 75 million deeptech pilot program, and more

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A peek into the booming tech ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

The food industry is booming! Both traditional companies and startups are using technology to transform the dynamics of the food sector.

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Temasek weighs more ASEAN plant-based food factories. After Singapore, state investor eyes Thailand, Indonesia to capture growing demand.

Temasek weighs more ASEAN plant-based food factories | KrASIA

Temasek weighs more ASEAN plant-based food factories

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

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Temasek leads USD 550 million investment in cybersecurity firm Orca Security. The extended Series C round takes the company's valuation to USD 1.8 billion.

Temasek leads USD 550 million investment in cybersecurity firm Orca Security | KrASIA

Temasek leads USD 550 million investment in cybersecurity firm Orca Security

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Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

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According to the data collated by research firm Venture Intelligence, Indian edtech startups raised USD 616 million in the first quarter of 2021.

Temasek invests USD 120 million in upGrad as online education continues to thrive in India | KrASIA

Temasek invests USD 120 million in upGrad as online education continues to thrive in India

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

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Bigbasket couldn't receive funds from Alibaba after India tweaked the FDI norms earlier in April.

Indian e-grocer Bigbasket eyes USD 100 million round led by Temasek | KrASIA

Indian e-grocer Bigbasket eyes USD 100 million round led by Temasek

Kuaishou (Chinese: 快手) is a platform for recording with millions of original fresh videos everyday.

Kuaishou

Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

Tencent

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Kuaishou's valuation reached USD 28 billion after a USD 3 billion financing round in December led by Tencent.

Kuaishou considering Hong Kong IPO with USD 50 billion valuation | KrASIA

Kuaishou considering Hong Kong IPO with USD 50 billion valuation

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Meanwhile, its exposure to Singapore the home market dropped to the lowest level since its foundation almost five decades ago.

KEY STAT | Temasek's assets in China exceed Singapore for first time | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Temasek&#8217;s assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

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