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

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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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Vietnam

The world's biggest foreign travel market is hurt by weak economy and safety concerns.

In charts: How Asia's tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese | KrASIA

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In charts: How Asia&#8217;s tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese

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

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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

India

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

Deals in brief: Elon Musk denies claims of xAI securing USD 500 million, Tumodo raises USD 35 million, 12 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Elon Musk denies claims of xAI securing USD 500 million, Tumodo raises USD 35 million, 12 China and India deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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Oceania

Deals in brief: The Parentinc acquires Motherswork, Flowdesk secures Series B funding, Mirae Asset Capital Life Science emerges from stealth, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: The Parentinc acquires Motherswork, Flowdesk secures Series B funding, Mirae Asset Capital Life Science emerges from stealth, and more

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

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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Shein’s use of artificial intelligence has come under scrutiny once again after Uniqlo filed a lawsuit, accusing Shein of imitating its popular bag design.

Unique or Uniqlo: What you should know about Shein’s “secret” AI algorithm | KrASIA

Unique or Uniqlo: What you should know about Shein’s “secret” AI algorithm

A weekly newsletter analyzing the pros and cons of emerging technology. Published every Thursday.

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Deals in brief: EDBI invests in AlphaSense, Blue Earth Capital secures USD 378 million for climate impact strategy, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: EDBI invests in AlphaSense, Blue Earth Capital secures USD 378 million for climate impact strategy, multiple China and India deals, and more

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Fintech

Apps are now the core of the state-owned lender's expansion, its president director said.

Indonesia's Bank Mandiri 'strikes back' at fintech rivals | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s Bank Mandiri &#8216;strikes back&#8217; at fintech rivals

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Deals in brief: Meals In Minutes, Meiro, and Prota Therapeutics secure funding, ABC Impact reaches first close of second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Meals In Minutes, Meiro, and Prota Therapeutics secure funding, ABC Impact reaches first close of second fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

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

Lazada

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

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

To categorize the recent layoffs merely as a cost-cutting measure might risk oversimplifying the more nuanced strategy that Alibaba is implementing at Lazada.

What’s next for Alibaba’s Lazada after the recent layoffs? | KrASIA

What’s next for Alibaba’s Lazada after the recent layoffs?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Batteries

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Transportation

Indonesia, being the most populous country in Southeast Asia, carries both a great responsibility and significant growth potential in the realm of green mobility.

More than plugs: Unpacking Indonesia’s future of green mobility infrastructure | KrASIA

More than plugs: Unpacking Indonesia’s future of green mobility infrastructure

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AC Ventures

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

East Asia

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

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

Tokopedia

Hong Kong

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

Energy

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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