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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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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: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven 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

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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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.

Freshippo

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

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

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

After years of trying to do everything, Freshippo is finding success by doing less—and doing it better.

Alibaba’s Freshippo turns its first annual profit, sets sights on 100 new stores | KrASIA

Alibaba’s Freshippo turns its first annual profit, sets sights on 100 new stores

On-demand Services | KrASIA Archives

The nod clears the way for Hangzhou-based Alibaba to start a weeklong roadshow from November 13 to garner interest from global investors.

Alibaba gets nod to sell shares in Hong Kong, in a secondary listing that catapults city back to the top of world’s IPO ranking | KrASIA

Alibaba gets nod to sell shares in Hong Kong, in a secondary listing that catapults city back to the top of world’s IPO ranking

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SCMP

The startup connects businesses with informal workers in Southeast Asia.

Singapore-headquartered Workmate raises USD 5.2 million funding in Series A round | KrASIA

Singapore-headquartered Workmate raises USD 5.2 million funding in Series A round

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Khamila Mulia

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

Gojek

Widjaja believes in creating a safe environment in the tech space so women can excel.

Crystal Widjaja on Gojek's growth and gender diversity in IT: Women In Tech | KrASIA

Crystal Widjaja on Gojek&#8217;s growth and gender diversity in IT: Women In Tech

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

Grab

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

Payments

This partnership means that OVO is no longer the exclusive digital payment partner at Grab Indonesia.

After Gojek, LinkAja has now formed a partnership with Grab | KrASIA

After Gojek, LinkAja has now formed a partnership with Grab

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

While ShareChat is yet to find a revenue model, ByteDance has posted its maiden profit in India.

ByteDance India posts profit while Indian rival ShareChat reels under losses | KrASIA

ByteDance India posts profit while Indian rival ShareChat reels under losses

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Tencent

It is estimated that by 2020, India will have over 650 million internet users, more than the combined population of the G7 countries.

Tencent makes its first bet in India's video-streaming segment | KrASIA

Tencent makes its first bet in India&#8217;s video-streaming segment

The startup wants to expand its Gojek-style multi-service model in Vietnam's key cities.

Vietnamese startup Lozi closes funding led by South Korea’s Smilegate Investment | KrASIA

Vietnamese startup Lozi closes funding led by South Korea’s Smilegate Investment

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Thu Huong Le

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

Travel

Kicking off in Singapore, the service will be available in Indonesia and Thailand by year end.

Booking.com launches ride-hailing service via partnership with Grab | KrASIA

Booking.com launches ride-hailing service via partnership with Grab

The new function offers online doctor consultation, medicine deliveries, and health-related content.