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

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

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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Logistics

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

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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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.

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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: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Sudo Lim

Venture Capital | KrASIA

The entrepreneur-turned-investor has made early bets in over 70 startups from his family office.

How Anirudh Damani de-risked investing in startups with a self-sustainable investment model

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

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Q&amp;A

Patrick Cheung, founding and managing partner of ZWC Partners, will be guest in KrASIA’s “Venture Matters” TV series on July 9, 7pm SGT.

With 10 Chinese unicorns in the bag, ZWC Partners is setting its sights on Southeast Asia: Q&A with Patrick Cheung

With 10 Chinese unicorns in the bag, ZWC Partners is setting its sights on Southeast Asia: Q&#038;A with Patrick Cheung

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Khamila Mulia

The fund is called Dana Ventura Sembrani Nusantara and aims to provide IDR 300 billion.

Indonesia’s BRI Ventures launches new fund for growth-stage startups

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Cindy Silviana

What important milestones do Indonesia’s tech companies need to achieve to get the IPO pipeline flowing?

From Warung to Wall Street: Indo tech IPO prospects with Andy Tai of Goldman Sachs | The Indo Tekno Podcast

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Alan Hellawell

VC firms remain bullish on Southeast Asia and Africa, betting on continued growth in online consumption, and emerging areas like medtech and services.

Venture Matters | VC’s interest in Southeast Asia and Africa holds, but startups must prove their worth

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Venture Matters

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Blinkit (formerly Grofers) focuses on instant grocery delivery, bringing everyday essentials directly to Indian households.

Blinkit

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

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Ping An

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ZhongAn

Amid shaky global economic conditions, firms are utilizing share buybacks to minimize damage to their market capitalizations.

Which Chinese companies are buying back their shares in 2020?

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Lin Lingyi

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

Casstime, which connects auto parts suppliers with auto repairing companies, is one of many startups transforming China's aftermarket industry.

China's burgeoning auto aftermarket industry sees flurry of tech investment

China&#8217;s burgeoning auto aftermarket industry sees flurry of tech investment

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Song Jingli

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.

Close to 100 Malaysian startups submitted their application for the SuperSeed II Championship, ahead of the deadline this weekend.

We would be happy with half a unicorn, Gobi Partners' Jamaludin Bujang says

We would be happy with half a unicorn, Gobi Partners&#8217; Jamaludin Bujang says

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Georg Ackermann

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

One of the reasons for Israel’s strength in fintech is its rich offering of AI capabilities.

Israeli fintech soars to USD 1.8 billion in investments in 2019, report says

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