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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

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Mixue Bingcheng

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

Deep Tech

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

Used in everything from humanoid robots to pool cleaners, RobStride’s modules are becoming the unseen foundation of China’s embodied intelligence wave.

RobStride builds the joints that keep China’s robots moving, and a thriving industry around them

Coffee

A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

Brewing takeover: Four firms in final race to buy Starbucks China

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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Venture Capital

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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.

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Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: NSG BioLabs bags USD 14.5 million, SoftBank leads Wayve’s Series C round, 12 China and India deals, and more

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Indonesia

Oceania

Deals in brief: Brainfish and Jejakin secure fresh funding, Ai Palette extends Series A1 round, six China deals, and more

Philippines

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Openspace Ventures leads Series B investment in Fano Labs, Edukita and Happynest bag funding, seven India investment deals, and more

Thailand

Deals in brief: IvyCap Ventures announces final close of third fund, Ion Energy raises USD 3 million, 19 China and India deals, and more

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Temasek

Deals in brief: Xefco, Thrixen, and Salmon secure funding, Temasek invests in US-based Blaize, ten China and India deals, and more

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Middle East

Deals in brief: RayGen and Uncharted secure funding, Temasek and BlackRock close USD 1.4 billion climate fund, Bahrain’s Investcorp teams up with China, and more

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: BillEase and Prep secure funding, Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional initiate MYR 3 billion fund with two partners, Thunes to acquire Tilia, 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.

Deals in brief: Accacia, Swat Mobility, and Seedflex snag funding, ComfortDelGro secures SGD 100 million, Alibaba eyes investment in fashion platform Ably, and more