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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 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: Carro and Dat Bike raise funding, Terra Oleo debuts with seed round, six new China deals, and more

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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.

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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

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Deals in brief: The Sandbox announces USD 20 million funding, Japan’s Astroscale completes Tokyo IPO, five China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Clime Capital backs Philippine EV startup Mober, iPiD secures USD 5.3 million, Capital 2B and Betatron co-lead Series A investment in Botsync, and more

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Deals in brief: Better HR lands bridge funding, Mezzofy secures pre-Series A funding, Mantle EcoFund deploys USD 5 million, and more

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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.

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

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Deals in brief: eFishery secures green and social loan from HSBC, Alibaba invests in AI edtech startup, Lenskart scores USD 200 million, and more

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Thailand

Deals in brief: Naver’s Webtoon Entertainment files for US IPO, Hello Health Group secures investment from 5i Ventures, eight China deals, and more

Lenovo supplies laptops, PCs, smartphones, and data center solutions, supporting business productivity and personal computing across markets.

Lenovo

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Deals in brief: Lenovo signs USD 2 billion agreement with PIF’s Alat, HSBC leads Series A investment in Marketnode, eight China and India deals, and more

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

Amazon

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Nvidia

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

IPO

Deals in brief: The Sandbox announces USD 20 million funding, Japan’s Astroscale completes Tokyo IPO, five China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Clime Capital backs Philippine EV startup Mober, iPiD secures USD 5.3 million, Capital 2B and Betatron co-lead Series A investment in Botsync, and more

Deals in brief: Better HR lands bridge funding, Mezzofy secures pre-Series A funding, Mantle EcoFund deploys USD 5 million, and more

Deals in brief: eFishery secures green and social loan from HSBC, Alibaba invests in AI edtech startup, Lenskart scores USD 200 million, and more

Deals in brief: Naver’s Webtoon Entertainment files for US IPO, Hello Health Group secures investment from 5i Ventures, eight China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Lenovo signs USD 2 billion agreement with PIF’s Alat, HSBC leads Series A investment in Marketnode, eight China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Nvidia co-launches AI accelerator in Singapore, Merck acquires EyeBio, Amazon considering buyout of MX Player, and more

Deals in brief: Beppo secures pre-seed funding, Y Combinator invests in Phonely, xAI completes Series B round, and more

Deals in brief: Hitseries Capital backs Vietnam-based WeSale, LiveIn extends pre-Series B round, Zypp Electrics raises USD 15 million, and more

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