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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more

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

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Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels.

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more | KrASIA

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more

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Taiwan and South Korea also aim to become more welcoming to foreign investors.

Tokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors | KrASIA

Tokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors

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

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US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion

Google, Tencent, Amazon have all bet on the booming game streaming space.

US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion | KrASIA

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Surviving on Regulatory Shocks: Vloggers Seeking New Ways to Maintain Profits

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

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Rises and falls of on-live platforms, as well as the fan economy behind Chinese vloggers.

Surviving on Regulatory Shocks: Vloggers Seeking New Ways to Maintain Profits | KrASIA

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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IQiyi plans to raise USD 1.5 billion at a valuation of USD 10 Billion.

Baidu’s Netflix-Like Video Unit IQiyi Filed for U.S. IPO | KrASIA

Baidu’s Netflix-Like Video Unit IQiyi Filed for U.S. IPO

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

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According to the source, Tencent, together with Indian media and technology company Times Internet Ltd. that founded the business, will invest a total of US$115m into the streaming service.

Deals | Following Xiaomi’s Hungama Deal, Tencent Led $115M Round in India Gaana | KrASIA

Deals | Following Xiaomi’s Hungama Deal, Tencent Led $115M Round in India Gaana

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

China’s two biggest tech giants Alibaba and Tencent are all in business with Wanda.

Deals | Wanda Sells Film Unit to Alibaba, Right after Its Tencent Deal | KrASIA

Deals | Wanda Sells Film Unit to Alibaba, Right after Its Tencent Deal

HQ has only been out for 3 months, and it’s already beating Zuckerberg’s inaugural Facebook Live for concurrent viewer numbers.

CheckItOut! | All the WHYs/HOWs Behind HQ Trivia's Success | KrASIA

CheckItOut! | All the WHYs/HOWs Behind HQ Trivia&#8217;s Success

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The funding will help the startup explore opportunities in e-commerce.

Deals | Leveraging WeChat Mini Program, MeowCard Secures Investment from Vertex Ventures and Matrix Partners | KrASIA

Deals | Leveraging WeChat Mini Program, MeowCard Secures Investment from Vertex Ventures and Matrix Partners

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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Plus, Singapore’s homegrown mobile payment app SpherePay has raised over US$10 million. Ola expands to Australia.

KrAsia Daily: Xiaomi Throws Itself into China’s Fad of Live Trivia Games | KrASIA

KrAsia Daily: Xiaomi Throws Itself into China’s Fad of Live Trivia Games

Xiaomi’s live streaming app was grappling with how to attract users. Will live trivia game be a remedy?