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

Southeast Asia

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

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With an all-cash buyout, PropertyGuru exits the public markets, marking a new chapter under EQT’s ownership.

PropertyGuru to delist from NYSE following USD 1.1 billion acquisition by EQT

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

Investment

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.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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

Deals in brief: Antler invests in Nebu, SMI Vantage secures Whisky Cask Club stake, 14 China and India deals, and more

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok’s first multimarket TechJam in Singapore showcased Southeast Asia’s top student teams tackling privacy, AI content creation, shopping personalization, and more.

TikTok wraps up Singapore hackathon, reveals grand final winners

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

Cakap's first-half 2024 performance highlights growth in student enrollment, revenue, and strategic partnerships, signaling a thriving edtech landscape in Indonesia.

Cakap sees strong growth in H1 2024, highlights potential of Indonesia’s education sector

Oceania

Deals in brief: Investible backs DeCarice’s hydrogen push, Komerce merges with RajaOngkir, Australia announces first round of IGP grants, and more

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

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

East Asia

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

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Lazada’s first profit milestone hints at Alibaba’s USD 7.7 billion investment bearing fruit, but intense competition leaves a long road ahead.

Alibaba’s Lazada achieves first profit despite TikTok Shop’s 2023 market surge

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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

Kuala Lumpur is seeking foreign investment to upgrade its "Silicon Valley."

Malaysia and China deepen chip cooperation with joint expo

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Deals in brief: Syfe secures USD 27 million in equity round, Pintar acquires three Indonesian companies, four China deals, and more

With secure payments and tracked deliveries, Carousell is tackling the anxieties of secondhand shopping, offering Hong Kongers a safer path to sustainable choices.

Carousell revamps secondhand shopping in Hong Kong with new app features

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue Bingcheng

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

Retail

Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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

Used in everything from humanoid robots to pool cleaners, RobStride’s modules are becoming the unseen foundation of China’s embodied intelligence wave.

RobStride builds the joints that keep China’s robots moving, and a thriving industry around them

Coffee

A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

Brewing takeover: Four firms in final race to buy Starbucks China

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