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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

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

Deep Tech

China

Chair Zhao Yan is steering the company away from hype-driven marketing, investing in synthetic biology to rebuild growth and credibility.

After years of “sleep,” Bloomage faces biotech’s hard realities with a bet on science

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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.

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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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Sudo Lim

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.

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

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

The closure of the subscription service comes after Zomato’s decision to axe its operational team in Indonesia.

Zomato stops Pro features in Indonesia and the Philippines, reportedly lays off local team

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Ursula Florene

WeWork has placed itself on a path toward recovery, announcing new leadership and business strategies, and now restoring the original name.

We Company restores WeWork name

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

Didi

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

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The investment indicates investors are picking up confidence in the ride-hailing sector again after a two-year winter.

Following Dida's IPO filing, Shouqi Yueche closes Series C round

Following Dida&#8217;s IPO filing, Shouqi Yueche closes Series C round

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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.

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

The initial alliance with Sun Art dates back to 2017, after which Alibaba integrated its online grocery ordering platform Taoxianda with Sun Art's stores, offering home-delivery services.

Alibaba invests USD 3.6 billion to take control of retailer Sun Art

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Grab

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

The two Southeast Asian super apps are reportedly engaged in regular calls to discuss a possible combination of their businesses.

SoftBank's Son wants Grab and Gojek to merge, but that raises questions over competition

SoftBank&#8217;s Son wants Grab and Gojek to merge, but that raises questions over competition

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

Bukalapak

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

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Videos

From Gojek to Tokopedia, Indonesia is home to some of the biggest players in Southeast Asia's tech scene.

Video | These are Indonesia's most valuable unicorn startups

Video | These are Indonesia&#8217;s most valuable unicorn startups

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James Chan

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Founded just a few months ago by Careem and McKinsey alumni, Retailo wants to empower over 10 million SMEs in the retail sector of the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan.

Retailo raises USD 2.3 million pre-seed for its B2B ecommerce marketplace in Saudi & Pakistan

Retailo raises USD 2.3 million pre-seed for its B2B ecommerce marketplace in Saudi &#038; Pakistan

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MENAbytes

Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion market

Established in 2013, Lalamove says it is currently operating in 22 markets across Asia, North America, and Latin America, connecting more than 7 million customers with over 700,000 delivery partners.

Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion on-demand delivery service market

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Tech in Asia

China counts over 21 million ride-hailing orders per day

China's daily average ride-hailing order volume: 21 million

So far, the government has issued 1.04 million license plates for ride-hailing vehicles and 2.5 million ride-hailing driver licenses.

KEY STAT | China counts over 21 million ride-hailing orders per day

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