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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

Three automation leaders from China are shifting from factory floors to trading screens, seeking broader horizons.

Chinese AMR firms line up Hong Kong IPOs to test investor appetite

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Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

A dispute over legacy buybacks could determine whether Zong Fuli secures her position as Wahaha’s largest shareholder.

Wahaha heiress takes shareholder fight to China’s top court

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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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: Blitz and Tazapay raise funding, Rezolve.ai acquires ViSenze, 11 new China investments, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

Venture Capital | KrASIA

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.

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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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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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Courtesy of Shorooq Partners via MENAbytes.

Shorooq Partners counts companies like Pure Harvest, Trukker, Souqalmal, Sarwa, and Munchon in its portfolio.

Abu Dhabi Investment Office invests USD 5 million in Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund

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MENAbytes

Five-year-old Beenext has invested in more than 70 early-stage startups in India and 45 companies in Southeast Asia.

Singapore-based Beenext closes two new funds, sharpens focus on India

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Moulishree Srivastava and Ursula Florene

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

New funds will be used to develop visual controlling and sensing systems for unmanned vehicles and for business development.