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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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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: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

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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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Both Asian countries maneuver amid trade negotiations with Washington.

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs | KrASIA

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Strong performances across mobility, deliveries, and financial services drove Grab’s better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations | KrASIA

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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

E-commerce

Tencent is seeking apologies and USD 143,000 from each defendant.

WeChat is suing people for selling fake face masks | KrASIA

WeChat is suing people for selling fake face masks

The firm has a wide business scope, including but not limited to big data, software, and advertisement.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent becomes second largest shareholder of agricultural giant New Hope's affiliate firm | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent becomes second largest shareholder of agricultural giant New Hope&#8217;s affiliate firm

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Tencent's WeSing, with over 100 million monthly active users, is the top app in this vertical.

CHINA BRIEF | NetEase tests karaoke app, competing with Tencent and Alibaba | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | NetEase tests karaoke app, competing with Tencent and Alibaba

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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Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

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Edtech and medtech have reached maturity and will change how we operate.

Opinion | Teaching technology stands to be rare winner from coronavirus | KrASIA

Opinion | Teaching technology stands to be rare winner from coronavirus

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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Tencent, which has 130,000 followers on the platform, poked fun at itself for not being as popular as other tech companies on Bilibili.

Tech giants Alibaba and Tencent vie for attention of young Chinese on streaming video platform Bilibili | KrASIA

Tech giants Alibaba and Tencent vie for attention of young Chinese on streaming video platform Bilibili

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South China Morning Post

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

Gaming

Tencent's League of Legends Pro League League kicked off its spring split with online-only games.

E-sports matches resume in China with masked players and casters | KrASIA

E-sports matches resume in China with masked players and casters

Taihe will provide music service solutions including copyrights, tailored playlists, and AI-powered song libraries.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba partners with Taihe Music Group for online music content | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba partners with Taihe Music Group for online music content

The Chinese social giant did not offer an explanation for this.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent's WeChat quietly bans but then reintegrates QQ's mini program | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent&#8217;s WeChat quietly bans but then reintegrates QQ&#8217;s mini program

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Short Video

As we navigate an alarming situation, government officials have come up with imaginative ways to generate public awareness.

Southeast Asian health authorities get creative with COVID-19 awareness campaigns | KrASIA

Southeast Asian health authorities get creative with COVID-19 awareness campaigns

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