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Deals in brief: Earth VC backs UK-based Sparxell, Grab’s acquisition of Trans-cab falls through, five China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Earth VC backs UK-based Sparxell, Grab’s acquisition of Trans-cab falls through, five China deals, and more

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Tang Jing, manager of Li Auto’s flagship product line, asserts that the Chinese automaker stays competitive by prioritizing user value.

Is Li Auto’s commitment to maximizing user value its moat? | KrASIA

Is Li Auto’s commitment to maximizing user value its moat?

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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Hong Kong's rise of the claw machines reflects property fall | KrASIA

Hong Kong&#8217;s rise of the claw machines reflects property fall

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China is a market that will not be ignored despite geopolitical frictions, an exchange official said.

Nasdaq expects more China IPOs despite regulatory logjam | KrASIA

Nasdaq expects more China IPOs despite regulatory logjam

Philippines

Deals in brief: Hubble secures debt facility from AlteriQ Global, SoftBank invests in Perplexity AI, Etched raises funds to further develop specialized AI chip, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Hubble secures debt facility from AlteriQ Global, SoftBank invests in Perplexity AI, Etched raises funds to further develop specialized AI chip, and more

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Deals in brief: Samsara Eco bags USD 65 million, Mekari acquires Jojonomic, Hozon Auto files for Hong Kong IPO, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Samsara Eco bags USD 65 million, Mekari acquires Jojonomic, Hozon Auto files for Hong Kong IPO, and more

Japan

Deals in brief: a16z and Lightspeed co-lead Series A investment in k-ID, Pawprints Group secures extension to seed round, Earth VC invests in Orbillion Bio, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: a16z and Lightspeed co-lead Series A investment in k-ID, Pawprints Group secures extension to seed round, Earth VC invests in Orbillion Bio, and more

Deals in brief: Atome Financial secures up to USD 100 million debt facility, Food Empire bags funding from Ikhlas Capital, six China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Atome Financial secures up to USD 100 million debt facility, Food Empire bags funding from Ikhlas Capital, six China deals, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Paywatch secures USD 30 million, Ai Palette snags additional funding, Blibli operator acquires home decor startup Dekoruma, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Paywatch secures USD 30 million, Ai Palette snags additional funding, Blibli operator acquires home decor startup Dekoruma, and more

Deals in brief: Homa2u secures additional pre-Series A funding from Asia Fund X, Robo Co-op raises USD 700,000 for refugee empowerment initiatives, multiple China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Homa2u secures additional pre-Series A funding from Asia Fund X, Robo Co-op raises USD 700,000 for refugee empowerment initiatives, multiple China deals, and more

Korea

Deals in brief: Notti Pet Food secures seed funding, Japan’s Ayudante acquires Singapore-based Sparkline, Norfund grants USD 30 million loan to SeABank, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Notti Pet Food secures seed funding, Japan’s Ayudante acquires Singapore-based Sparkline, Norfund grants USD 30 million loan to SeABank, and more

Deals in brief: Buyandship, Peak3, and Amartha secure funding, Lanchi Ventures invests in AI search startup Gensparks, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Buyandship, Peak3, and Amartha secure funding, Lanchi Ventures invests in AI search startup Gensparks, seven China deals, and more

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