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

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

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

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Xiaomi’s first smart glasses focus on day-to-day utility while staying comfortably wearable.

Xiaomi steps into smart eyewear with voice-enabled glasses built for everyday use

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T. K. Lin

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

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

Coffee

The Chinese coffee chain plans to deploy 1,100 regional managers as it works to shore up its low-cost, franchise-driven model.

After racing to 15,000 stores, Cotti Coffee gets serious about quality control

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

Deals in brief: Shiok Burger and 3cat raise funding, Timah Partners gets USD 50 million to tackle SME succession, latest China deals and more

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Fintech startups cornered the most funding last year, surpassing e-commerce and other sectors

Vietnamese startups bag $889m in investments in 2018: Report

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Mars Woo

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

Edukasyon.ph

MariaHealth

Maria Health and Edukasyon.ph will fortify their operations.

Venture capital firm Gobi Partners enters the Philippines with health and education investments

The VC firm expects to make the final close at the end of September 2019

Genesia Ventures raises $45 million for Japanese and Southeast Asian startups, with more to come

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Khamila Mulia

Signalling a positive trend in the male-dominated industry

East Ventures appoints its first female partner

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

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SoftBank Group

SoftBank Ventures Asia's focused on AI in Asia comes as AI investments in the region are expected to continue to rise.

SoftBank Group's early venture arm rebrands, to focus on AI startups in Asia

SoftBank Group&#8217;s early venture arm rebrands, to focus on AI startups in Asia

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Based on publicly available data, there were less than 20 VC deals reported in the Philippines from January to December.

Philippine startups lag behind Southeast Asian counterparts in 2018 funding, but 2019 looks rosy

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Memori

The startup aims to become an all-in-one online platform for users to manage legacy services.

Brunei startup Memori eyes Singapore, Malaysia expansion after raising $100k

Alpha JWC moves further in SEA with first Vietnamese investment.

Indonesia’s Alpha JWC makes first move in Vietnam by funding enterprise software developer Base.vn (update)

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Q&amp;A

China’s merger and acquisition market is still immature, which makes it an interesting opportunity for private equity firms like Eurazeo.

Europe's largest PE: China's venture capital scene is vibrant enough, M&A market begets new opportunities

Europe&#8217;s largest PE: China&#8217;s venture capital scene is vibrant enough, M&#038;A market begets new opportunities

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