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Nobuatsu Kumon

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

China

Malaysia

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

Deals in brief: Japan’s SmartBank hits first Series B close, Vynn Capital leads investment in DF Auto, latest China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

Coffee

With expanding footprints, GoodMe and Lucky Cup are driving an affordable coffee surge, shaking up China’s beverage market.

GoodMe and Lucky Cup drive China’s affordable coffee boom as competition heats up

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

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

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

Fintech

RWA tokenization and fintech innovations make Hong Kong a springboard for affordable cross-border financing.

Hong Kong unlocks new path to profit for Chinese firms going global

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

A trading card resurgence led by China’s youth could ignite a new pop culture wave.

China’s collectible card craze: Kayou and major IPs drive a growing market

Philippines

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Partners launches USD 30 million growth fund, Dossier clinches pre-seed funding, AC Ventures fuels Collektr’s APAC push, and more

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Biotechnology

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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Baidu CEO’s life sciences startup sees artificial intelligence as the inevitable force driving transformation in drug discovery and biotech

BioMap envisions AI as the future of life sciences

Regulators in Japan seek a retention order as an option to keep assets in the country.

Japan eyes customer safeguards against fall of foreign crypto exchanges

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Nikkei Asia

Showcasing innovations like ultra-thin needles and AI-driven medical tools, Kansai researchers engaged investors and experts in Singapore, paving the way for global expansion.

Kansai innovators connect with the world at Singapore’s TechInnovation 2024

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Spirit AI, backed by CATL co-founder Li Ping, believes its humanoid robots can help cut automakers’ labor costs.

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