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

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Singapore

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

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

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

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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Gideon Ng

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

Ant Group

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

Fintech

Fostering global commerce inclusivity is central to Ant International's "4T" strategy, underpinned by its four key business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Anext Bank.

Inclusivity in payment and commerce is core to Ant International's expansion strategy | KrASIA

Inclusivity in payment and commerce is core to Ant International&#8217;s expansion strategy

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KrASIA Writers

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

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Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

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

Thailand

Deals in brief: Authentick, LXA, and Gother secure funding, Sumitomo Life invests in Singlife, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Authentick, LXA, and Gother secure funding, Sumitomo Life invests in Singlife, multiple China and India deals, and more

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Perfect Nature, Primer, and Swarm secure funding, Shein targets USD 90 billion IPO, Geely to stage Southeast Asia comeback, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Perfect Nature, Primer, and Swarm secure funding, Shein targets USD 90 billion IPO, Geely to stage Southeast Asia comeback, and more

Deals in brief: Entropica Labs secures Series A funding, FPT acquires Cardinal Peak, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Entropica Labs secures Series A funding, FPT acquires Cardinal Peak, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Radiant1 secures pre-Series A funding, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Radiant1 secures pre-Series A funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Gojek

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

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.

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

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Energy

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

BYD’s “super e-platform” is here to help EV drivers forget about range anxiety.

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone | KrASIA

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone

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