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

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Deals in brief: Thailand’s APX Solutions snags fresh funding, MUFG invests in USD 393 million in Mynt, Canva acquires Leonardo AI, and more

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Deals in brief: Slice snags USD 17.5 million, Dubai-based National Pulse invests in Aleta Planet, Japan’s Otsuka Pharma to acquire Jnana Therapeutics, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Beep closes USD 3.3 million round, M-DAQ Global acquires Easy Pay Transfers, ten China and India deals, and more

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

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Deals in brief: Hive Health raises USD 6.5 million, AgFunder VC closes fourth early-stage fund, ten China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Thai startup Papaya raises equity financing, Elev8.vc and Seeds Capital invest in BluMaiden, Chitose Bio Evolution secures JPY 1 billion, and more

Deals in brief: Kindred Health completes pre-Series A round, Xora Innovation leads investment in Peak Energy, six China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Dr Clear Aligners secures Series A funding, Amity raises USD 60 million, Ficus Capital backs Klean, and more

Deals in brief: Lhoopa raises USD 80 million, Breakthrough Victoria leads investment in JigSpace, 12 China and India deals, and more

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Deals in brief: BluSmart raises pre-Series B funding, Alphabet in talks to acquire Wiz, seven China deals, and more

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

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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With contingency plans and supplier alternatives lined up, Chinese automakers appear ready for the turbulence.

Trump’s new tariffs rattle supply chains, but China’s EV firms aren’t blinking

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

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Once mistaken for a foreign brand, Pelliot is now bound for an IPO as one of China’s top outdoor apparel labels.

Budget brand no more? Pelliot readies Hong Kong IPO after profit surge

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Asmoke is reengineering barbecue with sensors and startup swagger, betting that pitmasters are ready for a tech upgrade.

Can a smart grill from China earn a place in American backyards?

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