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Zhaoxi Chen (left) and Fangzhou Hong, co-founders of Ropedia.

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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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Ropedia and PCG Global raise pre-Series A funding, HiDream.ai secures RMB 1.5 billion, four other China investments, and more

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The government-owned investor also focuses on hedge funds to diversify its portfolio.

Singapore's GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

Singapore&#8217;s GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

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Photo of a H1 humanoid robot, developed by Unitree Robotics, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2025.

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

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Embodied Intelligence

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

Robotics

The robotics company intends to allocate nearly half of its IPO proceeds to embodied intelligence research.

China's Unitree says "GPT moment" for robots remains years away

China&#8217;s Unitree says &#8220;GPT moment&#8221; for robots remains years away

Merger &amp; Acquisition | KrASIA

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

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

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Deals in brief: FusionAP raises pre-seed funding, SeaX Ventures backs US-based Melazyme, seven China investments, and more

Photo shows Kong Wan Sing, founder and CEO of JustCo.

Vietnam

Deals in brief: JustCo files for SGX listing; Thailand’s Konvy raises Series B funding; 12 China investments; and more

From left to right: Genping Liu, Dennis Sze, Lemuel Low, Edmund Tan, and Chan Yip Pang. Sze, Low, and Tan are co-founders of ReN3, while Liu and Chan serve as general partner and executive director of investments, respectively, at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

Deals in brief: Vertex Ventures backs ReN3 and Formas.ai; Featherless and SiamDL raise Series A funding; latest China investments, and more

Deals in brief: Cube and PvX Partners raise Series A funding; Singapore’s MPA backs six firms; eight China investments; and more

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

East Asia

Hong Kong

Deals in brief: Baskit raises USD 4.4 million, Tencent buys Kaspi.kz stake, six China investments, and more

Photo of Kathryn Knight, founder and CEO of Muun AI.

Deals in brief: Three Singapore startups raise AI funding; SC Ventures leads Keyrock’s Series C round; six China investments; and more

Deals in brief: Kitar and PolicyStreet raise funding; Western Union completes Dash acquisition; five China investments; and more

Deals in brief: GIC backs legal AI firm Harvey; Amity and Startale raise funding; China logs 14 investments; and more

Foodpanda, a food delivery platform in multiple Asian countries, connects diners with local restaurants and international cuisines.

Foodpanda

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Merger & Acquisition

Deals in brief: FusionAP raises pre-seed funding, SeaX Ventures backs US-based Melazyme, seven China investments, and more

Deals in brief: JustCo files for SGX listing; Thailand’s Konvy raises Series B funding; 12 China investments; and more

Deals in brief: Vertex Ventures backs ReN3 and Formas.ai; Featherless and SiamDL raise Series A funding; latest China investments, and more

Deals in brief: Cube and PvX Partners raise Series A funding; Singapore’s MPA backs six firms; eight China investments; and more

Deals in brief: Baskit raises USD 4.4 million, Tencent buys Kaspi.kz stake, six China investments, and more

Deals in brief: Three Singapore startups raise AI funding; SC Ventures leads Keyrock’s Series C round; six China investments; and more

Deals in brief: Kitar and PolicyStreet raise funding; Western Union completes Dash acquisition; five China investments; and more

Deals in brief: GIC backs legal AI firm Harvey; Amity and Startale raise funding; China logs 14 investments; and more

Deals in brief: QCraft raises Series D funding, Grab acquires Foodpanda’s Taiwan delivery business, seven China investments, and more

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Deals in brief: Ropedia and PCG Global raise pre-Series A funding, HiDream.ai secures RMB 1.5 billion, four other China investments, and more

Singapore’s GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

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