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

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

On-demand Services

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In tapping the American market for an IPO, Lalamove will join the likes of cargo platform Full Truck Alliance, and Kanzhun, operator of Boss Zhipin.

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

Transportation

The Tencent-backed platform has attracted investors as the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and sovereign fund Mubadala Investment, each agreed to purchase USD 100 million in shares.

China's Full Truck Alliance jumps 13% in Wall Street debut

China&#8217;s Full Truck Alliance jumps 13% in Wall Street debut

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Sea reached a USD 148 billion market capitalization as of last week's close, June 18, exceeding that of Japan's SoftBank Group at USD 122 billion.

Sea tops SoftBank in market cap amid Latin America expansion

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

US exchanges, which are home to the largest technology companies in the world, can offer tech Chinese companies higher valuations.

Chinese tech IPOs in US rebound after two-month lull

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Philippines

Thailand

Indonesia's upstarts are willing to pay a 20% premium on top of basic pay packages compared with 15% in Singapore and Thailand, and 13% in the Philippines.

Indonesia startups stand out in ASEAN by leaning on bonus pay

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Venture Capital

Q&amp;A

Southeast Asian startups raised a total of USD 8.2 billion in 2020, down 7% from USD 8.79 billion in 2019, with 80% of the exits being mergers or acquisitions.

SPACs will set the benchmark for investor appetite in Southeast Asia, says Golden Gate Ventures' Michael Lints

SPACs will set the benchmark for investor appetite in Southeast Asia, says Golden Gate Ventures&#8217; Michael Lints

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Stephanie Li

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Kuaishou, with a market capitalization of roughly USD 110 billion, is more valuable than Airbnb, Snowflake, online game platform Roblox, and DoorDash.

TikTok rival Kuaishou takes market cap crown among new IPOs

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

India

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

While Slintel focuses on the US, EU, and APAC markets, it saw many inbound leads from India and Asia last year.

GGV Capital leads USD 20 million Series A round in sales intelligence startup Slintel

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Avanish Tiwary

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

US Commerce Department to reassess all apps connected to 'adversaries.' Biden's new executive order revokes the WeChat and TikTok orders issued in August, along with another in January that targeted eight other Chinese communications and financial technology software applications.

Biden revokes WeChat and TikTok ban, but orders security review

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Elon Musk previously said the cost of LiDAR technology makes anyone relying on it "doomed."

China LiDAR maker Hesai looks to prove Musk wrong with USD 200 model

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

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

AI can be used to broaden credit access and rebuild trust in digital lending, he said.

Can AI make credit access more equitable? FinVolution’s Lei Chen thinks so

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T. K. Lin

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

The veteran marketer’s exit comes as Mihoyo shifts Genshin Impact’s focus toward long-term growth.

Mihoyo loses key Genshin Impact figure as Xie Qiliang steps down

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Hong Kong’s Lalamove files for USD 1 billion American IPO

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