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Deals in brief: Toku to acquire AiChat, Strativity Group bought by UST, ADQ and OIA launch new fund to stimulate MENA tech innovation, and more

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

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

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.

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Philippines

Deals in brief: Accacia, Swat Mobility, and Seedflex snag funding, ComfortDelGro secures SGD 100 million, Alibaba eyes investment in fashion platform Ably, and more

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Deals in brief: Temasek Trust entities fund five startups under Amplifier program, Pathgen scores funding, Diagnos acquires Asa Ren, and more

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How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

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In Malaysia, a weak currency is squeezing financing for decarbonization efforts.

Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables

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Deals in brief: Jago Coffee raises USD 6 million in Series A round, Levelup merges with Zevero, Supabase acquires Oriole, and more

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

East Asia

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Deals in brief: Staple and Aliena secure funding, Toyota earmarks USD 300 million for climate and “frontier” tech investments, Carro eyes pre-IPO financing, and more

Thailand

Deals in brief: 9Basil acquires AlteriQ Global, Empower buys Philippine-based Cashalo, Taiwania Capital invests in TransferGo, and more

Deals in brief: Mindverse and CNV secure funding, India-based investment firms hit milestones, 19 China and India deals, and more

South Korea

Deals in brief: Peptobiotics raises USD 6.2 million, Meaningful Partners invests in Allies of Skin, nine China and India deals, and more

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What began in a college dorm as a doomed swordsman’s story has evolved into one of China’s most anticipated game titles.

From Rainblood to Phantom Blade Zero: The origins and rise of S-Game

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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Forecasts for Vietnam, Taiwan and Singapore have been revised higher despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Asia's growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

Asia&#8217;s growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

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Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

In Love and Deepspace, female players are falling for AI-driven men who whisper their names, remember their stories, and never argue back.

The women falling in love with AI, and how otome game makers profit from it

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