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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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Vietnam

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

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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

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

E-commerce

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On-demand Services

The platform hosts various industrial parts needed for maintenance, repair, and operations.

China's MRO e-commerce platform Yesmro raises USD 10 million

China&#8217;s MRO e-commerce platform Yesmro raises USD 10 million

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Song Jingli

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

Ma’s departure from the executive chairman role coincides with Alibaba’s 20th anniversary and signals transition to a new era.

Will the house that Jack Ma built be safe into the next century as Alibaba chief bids adieu?

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Let's take a look back at some of the most interesting and inspirational Jack Ma facts.

12 facts you might not know about Jack Ma

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James Chan

Chinese tech giant faces challenges as Daniel Zhang inherits chairman title

Five things to know about Alibaba as Jack Ma hands over the reins

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Nikkei Asia

Ralali's mission is to create a fair procurement supply chain in order to help MSMEs grow their businesses.

Ralali CEO Joseph Aditya on supporting Indonesian SMEs with technology: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

Q&amp;A

LazMall is on track or ahead of target, says Jing Yin.

A clear demand for quality branded products in Southeast Asia: Jing Yin, president of commercial at Lazada

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Zhixin Tan

A new type of social e-commerce is coming.

Fresh food group-buying platform Tongcheng Shenghuo raises USD 100 million

UCWeb will partner with Flipkart and Paytm Mall to offer online shopping 'within this year.'

Alibaba to launch e-commerce service in India through subsidiary UCWeb

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Avanish Tiwary

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

The announcement rings ahead of the e-tailer’s popular Big Billion Days sale during September-October.

Ahead of India's festive season sale, Flipkart promotes five senior executives

Ahead of India&#8217;s festive season sale, Flipkart promotes five senior executives

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