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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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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

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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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.

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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: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Sudo Lim

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Omise Holdings is looking to fund expansion into new markets.

Thai digital payments company Omise gets funding from Nomura Holdings

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Thu Huong Le

The partnership aims to leverage technology to streamline credit processing for small and medium businesses in Vietnam

Singapore fintech Finaxar announces partnership to support SME financing in Vietnam

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

On-demand Services

Go-Jek and Visa will work together to explore new digital payment options.

Go-Jek bags investment from Visa in ongoing Series F fundraising round

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Khamila Mulia

The acquisition positions VinaCapital to take advantage of the potential in robo-advisory services in Southeast Asia.

VinaCapital acquires Singapore robo-advisory investment platform Smartly

P2P models have been exploited in Vietnam to serve fraudulent activities, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Vietnamese central bank warns of P2P lending risks

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

The Chinese tech giant makes another big bet in the South Asian country.

Tencent leads Indian fintech company NiYo Solutions's USD 35 million Series B round

Tencent leads Indian fintech company NiYo Solutions&#8217;s USD 35 million Series B round

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Song Jingli

Can Go-Viet roll out a mobile wallet this year?

Go-Viet accelerates recruitment to push for launch of Go-Pay in Vietnam

How Chinese payments pioneer Lakala lost the battle against the rising tide of WeChat Pay and Alipay

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Luna Lin

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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Working together with Grab, Kudo is also looking to help startups in Southeast Asia with scaling their businesses in Indonesia.