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Demand for non-China magnets is surging, but upping capacity is no easy feat.

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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.

Venture Capital

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

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

Food Delivery

Uber reports nearly USD 3 billion quarterly loss

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

On-demand Services

That's almost 14% of its staff around the world.

Uber to lay off 3,700 employees of its global workforce

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Earlier this year, Uber Eats exited India by selling the food delivery business to local rival Zomato in an all-stock deal.

Uber Eats exits Saudi Arabia and Egypt, transfers business to Careem Now in UAE

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

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Amid competition from Luckin, Starbucks hopes to digitalize its services in the country.

CHINA BRIEF| Starbucks teams up with Sequoia Capital China to co-invest in beverage startups

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Song Jingli

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

The firm's alternative plant-based beef products have been available in more than 3,300 Starbucks locations across China since Wednesday.

Beyond Meat enters the Chinese market via Starbucks partnership

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Rumor: Uber Proposes to Merge with India’s Ola and to Lead the New Company

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

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

Ride-hailing

The cab-hailing companies in India witnessed rides going down by a third over the last week.

Uber and Ola see drop in rides as coronavirus forces people to work from home

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

Electric Vehicles

The San Francisco-based company plans to expand its EV fleet in India to 1500 by this year from the current 350 vehicles.

Uber to plug into India's electric vehicle space

Uber to plug into India&#8217;s electric vehicle space

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Besides engineering, Uber is investing in transforming the Hyderabad center into a full spectrum tech site.

Uber sets up 100-member team for Uber Money in India

SoftBank has not invested in any foodtech company in India, yet.

Uber Eats acquisition might help Zomato lure investments from SoftBank

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