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

Deep Tech

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

China

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

India is on track to having 100 unicorn companies by 2025, up from the 33 at present.

Funding in Indian startups has almost reached pre-COVID-19 levels, report says

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Southeast Asia

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Singapore

The region's digital economy is expected to reach USD 100 billion by 2025.

Singapore’s Beamstart launches USD 10 million fund to invest in Southeast Asian early-stage startups

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Stephanie Li

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

China Venture Roundup

China’s Venture Roundup Volume 7 covers China’s investment activity from October 11–18, 2020.

Investments pick up after a sleepy Golden Week | China's Venture Roundup Volume 7

Investments pick up after a sleepy Golden Week | China&#8217;s Venture Roundup Volume 7

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KrASIA Venture Roundup

However, only USD 75 million has raised, short of its USD 80 million target.   

Genesia Ventures closes USD 75 million fund to invest in Japanese and Southeast Asian startups

A patient is using a Fourier ArmMotus robot to help the arm recover. [Photo: KrASIA]

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Founded in 2015, Fourier sells physical rehabilitation equipment and robots to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and research institutes.

Robot maker Fourier Intelligence closes USD 15 million Series C to meet increasing rehabilitation needs

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Song Jingli

China's national social security fund to earn USD 4.5 billion from Ant Group's IPO

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

China's National Social Security Fund is the biggest external institutional shareholder of Ant Group.

KEY STAT | 1.3 billion Chinese citizens to benefit from Ant Group IPO

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Julianna Wu

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The company will use new funds to build e-sports facilities and roll out short video e-sports content, among other initiatives.

Tencent and Kuaishou invest in e-sports startup VSPN

Foundation Ventures closes debut fund for Egyptian startups

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

Middle East

Over a year old, Foundation Ventures is operated by three former investment bankers who are claiming their stake in a maturing investment ecosystem.

Foundation Ventures closes its debut fund to invest in early-stage Egyptian startups

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MENAbytes

Highlighting events from China and the rest of Asia—organized by KrASIA and our partners—bringing regional insights to a global audience.

For BRI Ventures, investments also have to serve the greater good, chief investment officer William Gozali told KrASIA in episode 10 of Venture Matters TV.

Revenues are the real value of a startup, says BRI Ventures' William Gozali

Revenues are the real value of a startup, says BRI Ventures&#8217; William Gozali

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