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Deals in brief: EdgeCortix, Rainforest, and Roopya secure funding, Alphabet considering additional investment in OpenAI's rival, and more

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Deals in brief: EdgeCortix, Rainforest, and Roopya secure funding, Alphabet considering additional investment in OpenAI&#8217;s rival, and more

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Gideon Ng

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

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

Logistics

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

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Vietnam

Shopee risks going back to its old ways as new competitors besiege the Southeast Asian e-commerce market.

Shopee braces for e-commerce battle in Southeast Asia as competitors close in

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Malaysia

Deals in brief: MADCash bags MYR 5 million, Visa jumps on generative AI bandwagon, Bain Capital leads investment in Vietnam’s Masan Group, and more

Indonesia’s leading coffee chain hopes to carve a spot for itself in the Singaporean market with its diverse menu of affordable drinks.

Kenangan Coffee expands into Singapore, bringing authentic Indonesian coffee culture

India

Deals in brief: NexMind, Funding Societies, and Kiddocare secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: CrossFund raises funds for EMEA expansion, Delos closes Series A round, four new China deals, and more

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Experts have criticized plans by Indonesia’s financial regulator to encourage investments in coal plants powering the metal-processing industry, acting contrary to scientific evidence.

Indonesia’s proposed green label for coal plants sparks concerns among experts

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Mongabay

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

The delivery and ride-share platform joins electric motorbike maker Selex's network.

Indonesia's Gojek ties up with Vietnam EV battery-swap startup

Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek ties up with Vietnam EV battery-swap startup

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Electric Vehicles

Indonesia's captive coal plants have become a stumbling block to its energy transition, complicating the achievement of its target emission baseline for 2030.

Offsetting coal plant emissions will be vital for Indonesia’s energy transition

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

Deep Tech

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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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The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

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.

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

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

Deals in brief: RadNet acquires See-Mode, Syfe raises additional Series C funding, latest China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.