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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.

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

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

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

On-demand Services

Alibaba’s Jiang Fan expects Taobao Shangou to reach RMB 1 trillion in transaction volume within three years.

As Singles’ Day nears, what’s expected of Taobao Shangou?

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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

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

Deals in brief: Accel backs Pave Bank, Endowus raises over USD 70 million, Hangry completes Series A5 round, and more

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Sudo Lim

The platform features seven task-specific AI models designed to enhance efficiency across functions.

Alpharithm launches AI Work platform to augment white-collar productivity

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

Fintech | KrASIA

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

Southeast Asia

Indonesia

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Former GoPay CEO Aldi Haryopratomo is now a commissioner for aquaculture startup e-Fishery and part of the board of advisors at health tech company Halodoc.

From GoPay CEO to startup mentor and investor | Q&A with Aldi Haryopratomo

From GoPay CEO to startup mentor and investor | Q&#038;A with Aldi Haryopratomo

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Khamila Mulia

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Singapore

Singtel is betting big on gaming, streaming, and financial services startups. It is "open to taking significant minority stakes.”

Singtel is betting big on gaming, streaming, and financial services startups

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Kredivo, an Indonesian BNPL startup, said on it received a second USD 100 million debt facility from US firm Victory Park Capital.

Indonesian BNPL startup Kredivo gets additional USD 100 million debt facility from US firm

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Tech in Asia

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

Blockchain

Over 6.5 million Indonesians bought or sold crypto in first 5 months of 2021, the Ministry of Trade said, with USD 25 billion in transactions.

Over 6.5 million Indonesians bought or sold crypto in first 5 months of 2021, Ministry of Trade says

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Ursula Florene

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is laying the groundwork for the city-state to snatch a piece of fintech's multi-trillion-dollar industry.

Singapore is laying the groundwork to snatch a piece of fintech's multi-trillion-dollar industry

Singapore is laying the groundwork to snatch a piece of fintech&#8217;s multi-trillion-dollar industry

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Georg Ackermann

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

PhonePe, a digital wallet in India, enables UPI payments, money transfers, and merchant transactions through a user-friendly app.

PhonePe

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

Payments

In May, Walmart-owned PhonePe signed the term sheet to acquire an over 90% stake in Indus OS, to boost its super app dream on the back of the latter's content and app discovery platform.

PhonePe-Indus OS USD 60 million deal in limbo

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Moulishree Srivastava

Hong Kong-listed BC Group, the operator behind crypto trading platform OSL, said on Friday that it notched HKD 543 million (USD 70 million) from Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC via a private placement.

Singapore’s GIC injects USD 70 million into Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform BC Group

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Stephanie Li

Thailand

Blockchain firm Synqa is behind Omise, an e-payment processor that offers payment solutions for websites and apps in Southeast Asia and Japan.

Thai firm Synqa wants to expand blockchain payment solutions in Southeast Asia | Startup stories

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

Traveloka’s head of corporate communications says the company is aware of fraudulent activities, but that the data stored on its servers was not misused.