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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.

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

Deals in brief: 9Basil acquires AlteriQ Global, Empower buys Philippine-based Cashalo, Taiwania Capital invests in TransferGo, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: 9Basil acquires AlteriQ Global, Empower buys Philippine-based Cashalo, Taiwania Capital invests in TransferGo, and more

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Deals in brief: Mindverse and CNV secure funding, India-based investment firms hit milestones, 19 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Mindverse and CNV secure funding, India-based investment firms hit milestones, 19 China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Peptobiotics raises USD 6.2 million, Meaningful Partners invests in Allies of Skin, nine China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Peptobiotics raises USD 6.2 million, Meaningful Partners invests in Allies of Skin, nine China and India deals, and more

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Malaysia

Deals in brief: Smartpay and WYZauto secure funding, SGX-listed APS to acquire Mobii Network, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Smartpay and WYZauto secure funding, SGX-listed APS to acquire Mobii Network, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Pro-Net secures MYR 200 million from CIMB Bank, Mitsui and Rohto jointly acquire Eu Yan Sang, Hyundai becomes top shareholder of KT, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Pro-Net secures MYR 200 million from CIMB Bank, Mitsui and Rohto jointly acquire Eu Yan Sang, Hyundai becomes top shareholder of KT, and more

Indonesia

Deals in brief: HD, WasteX, and Viruma secure funding, Animoca Brands invests in Xion, 14 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: HD, WasteX, and Viruma secure funding, Animoca Brands invests in Xion, 14 China and India deals, and more

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

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GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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Tied to the fortunes of SoftBank's Vision Fund, the tech sector must now sink or swim.

From Grab to GoTo, Southeast Asia's startups weather funding winter | KrASIA

From Grab to GoTo, Southeast Asia&#8217;s startups weather funding winter

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Deals in brief: Singlife receives PHP 600 million capital boost, FishLog completes pre-Series A round, AUO acquires BHTC, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Singlife receives PHP 600 million capital boost, FishLog completes pre-Series A round, AUO acquires BHTC, and more

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Deals in brief: Alterno secures funding, Ant Group pumps SGD 200 million into Anext Bank, Carousell acquires LuxLexicon, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Alterno secures funding, Ant Group pumps SGD 200 million into Anext Bank, Carousell acquires LuxLexicon, 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.

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

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

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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

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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.

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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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