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

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

Deals in brief: True Light Capital closes flagship fund, Roojai acquires DirectAsia, six China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: NexMind, Funding Societies, and Kiddocare secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Experts have criticized plans by Indonesia’s financial regulator to encourage investments in coal plants powering the metal-processing industry, acting contrary to scientific evidence.

Indonesia’s proposed green label for coal plants sparks concerns among experts

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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.

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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Think Indonesia is a series of informative sessions organized by KrASIA and 36Kr Chuhai to help companies navigate Indonesia’s dynamic business landscape.

Inside the shopper's mind: Exploring consumer behavior in Indonesia's e-commerce landscape

Inside the shopper&#8217;s mind: Exploring consumer behavior in Indonesia&#8217;s e-commerce landscape

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The firm has highlighted how diversity and sustainability play into upcoming investment opportunities in Indonesia and the ASEAN region.

Unlocking Indonesia's economic potential: AC Ventures' commitment to women-led businesses and ESG investing

Unlocking Indonesia&#8217;s economic potential: AC Ventures&#8217; commitment to women-led businesses and ESG investing

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The talent platform has gained significant traction as cross-border hiring goes mainstream amidst uncertain economic conditions.

Glints achieves significant revenue growth driven by cross-border demand

Ethlas, a Web3 platform, combines blockchain and gaming technology, creating a decentralized ecosystem for play-to-earn experiences and NFT integration.

Ethlas

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

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

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How do digital assets gain value? Investigate NFT marketplaces, creator economies, and verification methods strengthening digital ownership.

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What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

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The Singapore-based Web3 gaming startup has announced its partnership with BNB Chain as part of the latter’s third-year anniversary celebrations.

Ethlas partners with BNB Chain to break new frontiers in Web3 gaming

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

Prop Tech

The platform is designed to make property investments a breeze for both first-time and seasoned investors.

Unlocking access to real estate: Goro's tokenization of rental properties in Indonesia

Unlocking access to real estate: Goro&#8217;s tokenization of rental properties in Indonesia

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

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

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Chair Zhao Yan is steering the company away from hype-driven marketing, investing in synthetic biology to rebuild growth and credibility.

After years of “sleep,” Bloomage faces biotech’s hard realities with a bet on science

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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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

Deals in brief: Carro and Dat Bike raise funding, Terra Oleo debuts with seed round, six new China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

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

East Asia

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

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