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With new products, leaner ops, and policy tailwinds, the dairy brand is aiming to bounce back from steep losses.

Can Mengniu stage a comeback after a bruising year?

Demand for non-China magnets is surging, but upping capacity is no easy feat.

How China's rare earth curbs complicate the West's diversification push

How China&#8217;s rare earth curbs complicate the West&#8217;s diversification push

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

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The Japanese conglomerate said its SoftBank Vision Fund has suffered a loss of USD 18 billion due to COVID-19.

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns coronavirus could bankrupt 15 Vision Fund-backed unicorns

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The incubator is present in more than 30 Indian cities and is gearing to expand to 75 more locations by the end of 2020.

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SaaS (Software-as-a-service) is expected to grow to USD 20 billion by 2022, may turn out to be the sweet spot for investors in India.

SaaS companies to bypass PE and VC funding slowdown induced by COVID-19: Bain & Co

SaaS companies to bypass PE and VC funding slowdown induced by COVID-19: Bain &#038; Co

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Shimao Property subsidiary gets USD 244 million from Tencent and Sequoia Capital

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As China venture capital enters a period of uncertainty, several investors spoke about the future.

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Major demand from users amid the COVID-19 outbreak didn't necessarily lead to investments.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | We analyzed this year's investment deals in China and here are the findings

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | We analyzed this year&#8217;s investment deals in China and here are the findings

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Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA&#8217;s new vertical to provide insights for Asia&#8217;s investors and entrepreneurs

The former partner at Convergence Ventures will lead the PT Telkom-backed VC.

Donald Wihardja appointed new CEO of MDI Ventures

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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns coronavirus could bankrupt 15 Vision Fund-backed unicorns

Jack Ma leaves SoftBank board after 13 years

We will invest in 100 early-stage startups in three years: Q&A with Apoorva Ranjan Sharma of Venture Catalysts

SaaS companies to bypass PE and VC funding slowdown induced by COVID-19: Bain & Co

Shimao Property subsidiary gets USD 244 million from Tencent and Sequoia Capital

Venture Matters | The future of venture capital in China amidst global uncertainties

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | We analyzed this year’s investment deals in China and here are the findings

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