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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.

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

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

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Oyo's valuation had dropped to USD 8 billion in mid-2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, from USD 10 billion in November 2019.

Microsoft may invest in SoftBank-backed Oyo at USD 9 billion valuation: Report

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

SoftBank confronts renewed China risk as Didi backfires. Beijing's crackdown on US-listed tech stocks spells trouble in vital market.

SoftBank confronts renewed China risk as Didi backfires

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Nikkei Asia

Hefei’s risky investment strategy paid off handsomely, here’s how the city did it: active scouting, fiscal benefits, and a steady stream of incentives.

Hefei’s risky investment strategy paid off handsomely, here’s how the city did it

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ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

The deal values the company at USD 2.88 billion and is part of the Series F round it kicked off in April when it raised USD 502 million from Tiger Global, Snap, and Twitter.

Tiger-backed ShareChat and Moj conclude USD 650 million Series F round with recent USD 145 million check

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

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

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

Traveloka

Indonesia

Bukalapak is getting ready to mark its debut on the IDX on August 6. Most likely, it will be soon followed by other tech giants like GoTo and Traveloka.

Tech companies are changing perceptions of the Indonesia Stock Exchange

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Khamila Mulia

Sovereign wealth fund posts best performance since 2015 amid cautious optimism.

Singapore's GIC leans more on private markets as returns rise

Singapore&#8217;s GIC leans more on private markets as returns rise

These are the 14 startups ready for Antler's Southeast Asia Demo Day. They operate in sectors like SaaS, edtech, and cybersecurity.

Meet the 14 new startups from Antler's Southeast Asia Demo Day

Meet the 14 new startups from Antler&#8217;s Southeast Asia Demo Day

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KrASIA Writers

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

Lenskart predicts the combined opportunity for eyewear in Southeast Asia and the Middle East to reach USD 15 billion by 2025.

SoftBank-backed eyewear omnichannel retailer raises USD 220 million for global expansion

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Pratilipi and Krafton are set to start working on finding IPs that can be translated into global gaming franchises.