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

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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.

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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 updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Schola for Vietnam push, Antler backs SurplusLoop, six China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Schola for Vietnam push, Antler backs SurplusLoop, six China deals, and more

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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Slated for mid-September, GITEX Digi Health 5.0 will spotlight how digital solutions can address rising healthcare demands across Asia and beyond.

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 to explore tech’s impact on Asia’s healthcare landscape | KrASIA

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 to explore tech’s impact on Asia’s healthcare landscape

Deals in brief: InfraCo Asia backs Vietnam’s Dat Bike, SeaTown raises USD 1.3 billion for second credit fund, Dreame launches CVC arm, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: InfraCo Asia backs Vietnam’s Dat Bike, SeaTown raises USD 1.3 billion for second credit fund, Dreame launches CVC arm, and more

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

US, Taiwan, and South Korean players beat path to Vietnam, though the boom strains resources.

Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool | KrASIA

Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Deals in brief: Earth VC invests in Aalo Atomics, Sarana AI secures pre-seed funding, five China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Earth VC invests in Aalo Atomics, Sarana AI secures pre-seed funding, five China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Every Half secures funding to elevate Vietnamese specialty coffee, DBS Bank issues green loan to EcoSpirits, nine China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Every Half secures funding to elevate Vietnamese specialty coffee, DBS Bank issues green loan to EcoSpirits, nine China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: SleekFlow bags Series A+ funding, Ikhlas Capital invests in Food Empire, Australia’s Compass secures EQT backing, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: SleekFlow bags Series A+ funding, Ikhlas Capital invests in Food Empire, Australia’s Compass secures EQT backing, and more

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

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

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Southeast Asia’s funded startups are invited to apply for the Alibaba Cloud Startup Catalyst Program, offering a chance to pitch at the Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou, China.

Open new doors: Join Alibaba Cloud’s startup program and showcase at Apsara Conference 2024 | KrASIA

Open new doors: Join Alibaba Cloud’s startup program and showcase at Apsara Conference 2024

Deals in brief: Agrifood startup DiMuto secures Series A funding, Finture bags over USD 30 million, DocPro raises pre-seed investment, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Agrifood startup DiMuto secures Series A funding, Finture bags over USD 30 million, DocPro raises pre-seed investment, and more

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Electric Vehicles

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

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

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

Transportation

The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup | KrASIA

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

East Asia

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

A year after launch, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 remains hard to find, fueled by social media buzz, a growing female user base, and the vlogging boom.

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why | KrASIA

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

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.

On-demand Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.