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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 news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Lendela, Climate Alpha, and Defog secure funding, Terratai announces new partnership, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Lendela, Climate Alpha, and Defog secure funding, Terratai announces new partnership, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Investment

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Thailand

Deals in brief: Turn Capital acquires Flash Coffee Thailand, Bain Capital closes fifth pan-Asia private equity fund, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Turn Capital acquires Flash Coffee Thailand, Bain Capital closes fifth pan-Asia private equity fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

E-commerce

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

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Latin America

Wei Duan, representing EBANX, highlights the company's pivotal role in facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, unlocking new opportunities in LATAM, Africa, India, and beyond.

Beyond borders: Navigating the intersections of payments and cross-border digital commerce in LATAM, Africa, and India with EBANX | KrASIA

Beyond borders: Navigating the intersections of payments and cross-border digital commerce in LATAM, Africa, and India with EBANX

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Deals in brief: ByHours, Edamama, and Seminal secure funding, Mirae Asset launches China-focused ETF, multiple China, India, and Middle East deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: ByHours, Edamama, and Seminal secure funding, Mirae Asset launches China-focused ETF, multiple China, India, and Middle East deals, and more

Deals in brief: Accelerating Asia invests in ninth startup cohort, Pawprints and Wize secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Accelerating Asia invests in ninth startup cohort, Pawprints and Wize secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: CapitaLand announces sustainability challenge winners, BeeX closes USD 2 million bridge round, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: CapitaLand announces sustainability challenge winners, BeeX closes USD 2 million bridge round, multiple China and India deals, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Augmentus and Etaily secure Series A funding, SC Ventures launches Libeara, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Augmentus and Etaily secure Series A funding, SC Ventures launches Libeara, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Eu Yan Sang invests in Chien Chi Tow, Roller and Phantm secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eu Yan Sang invests in Chien Chi Tow, Roller and Phantm secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

Founded by Kai-Fu Lee, 01.AI specializes in AI solutions, delivering tools for enterprise automation, predictive analytics, and smart decision-making.

01.AI

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

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

East Asia

Deals in brief: BondbloX secures Series B funding, 01.AI achieves unicorn status, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: BondbloX secures Series B funding, 01.AI achieves unicorn status, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Deep Tech

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

Gaming

Artificial intelligence

From generating assets to building entire virtual worlds, AI is set to accelerate and reshape game development.

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative | KrASIA

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

The Chinese tech giant says its latest Ernie model outperforms GPT-4.5 while costing just 1% as much.

Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek | KrASIA

Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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