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

Deals in brief: Scale AI secures backing to expand “data foundry for AI,” Chequer and Kolon raise new funding, Google to secure minority stake in Flipkart, and more

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KrASIA

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

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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Singapore

Southeast Asia

Deals in brief: Elon Musk’s xAI to raise capital at USD 24 billion valuation, Honest Bank and HoneyNaps secure Series B funding, five China deals, and more

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Malaysia

Oceania

Deals in brief: Uber to buy Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda in Taiwan, Hysata lands USD 111.3 million in Series B funding, Active Surfaces closes oversubscribed pre-seed round, and more

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Jeff Chay

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

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

Retail

Europe

Rising logistics costs and heightened competition are increasing the strain on cross-border furniture businesses like Ziel.

Are furniture exports still a lucrative business?

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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Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

Philippines

Deals in brief: Xefco, Thrixen, and Salmon secure funding, Temasek invests in US-based Blaize, ten China and India deals, and more

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Marvin Goh

Indonesia

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

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

Semiconductors

Tighter export controls imposed by the US and China have pushed chipmakers to other countries for production support, with Malaysia and India among the key winners.

How the US–China chip conflict is making way for new hubs like Malaysia and India

Thailand

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

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Electric Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

Investors from the UAE, Australia, and across Asia backed the latest tranche.

DeepWay draws global investors as pre-IPO round exceeds USD 310 million

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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Hong Kong

CATL is among the investors backing the chassis-by-wire company.

Nasn moves closer to Hong Kong listing after CSRC filing

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.

Deep Tech

Once a forested edge of Singapore, Punggol now hosts robotaxis and a digital district designed to double as an AI and tech hub.

Inside Punggol, the “smart town” Singapore is building with AI

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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