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Deals in brief: ArrowBiome, Autify, and DataMesh secure funding, Temasek enters AUD 300 million agreement with Betashares, nine China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Arches secures USD 3 million to democratize expertise in Asia’s markets, Square Peg leads investment in Paper.id, Asuene raises Series C funding, and more

Deals in brief: Matsuri Technologies secures Series D funding, BayaniPay bolsters Series A round with fresh capital, six China deals, and more

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

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Deals in brief: Smartworks bags USD 12 million, Thailand’s CP Group invests in GoPizza, IPO-bound Ola Electric nets debt funding, and more

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

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PatSnap's milestone underscores the crucial role of patents and IP in driving growth for companies in today's competitive market.

The hidden power of patents and PatSnap’s USD 100 million milestone

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Deals in brief: Seaplane Asia secure funding, generative AI startup Pika raises USD 80 million, CICC Porsche Fund completes initial closing, and more

Deals in brief: The Sandbox announces USD 20 million funding, Japan’s Astroscale completes Tokyo IPO, five China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Clime Capital backs Philippine EV startup Mober, iPiD secures USD 5.3 million, Capital 2B and Betatron co-lead Series A investment in Botsync, and more

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Deals in brief: Better HR lands bridge funding, Mezzofy secures pre-Series A funding, Mantle EcoFund deploys USD 5 million, and more

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Startups in Southeast Asia are poised to explore new frontiers in the space economy.

Unlocking growth in orbit: How startups can harness opportunities in the booming space economy

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Known for its “old man’s head” logo and elite gear, the Norwegian brand is relaunching with Topsports in China after a quiet first run.

The “Nordic Arc’teryx” returns to China, but will Norrona finally find its name?

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 company aims to "absolutely dominate" the limited-service segment.

China's H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

China&#8217;s H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

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