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

India

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

Venture Capital

Q&amp;A

BlackSoil, which now has an NBFC and three AIFs under its umbrella, deploys multiple debt strategies to differentiate itself from other venture debt players in the market, said Ankur Bansal, co-founder and director at BlackSoil. One trait that sets the firm apart is its penchant for converting real estate investors into startup investors. Here's how Bansal does it.

Startups want to 'ensure they have a venture debt partner' | Q&A with Ankur Bansal

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Moulishree Srivastava

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Southeast Asia

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

Fintech

Indonesia

Singapore

Grab Financial Group’s senior managing director Reuben Lai says he is passionate about using business channels to create impact and change in the lives of Grab customers.Lai joined Grab in 2015 when the company offered just one service—rides. He was a believer in Anthony Tan’s mission to build a company that has a dual bottom line in financial outcomes and social influence. “That resonated with me,” Lai told KrASIA.

Grab Financial Group’s Reuben Lai on banking on the unbanked

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Khamila Mulia

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

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

How do we operate off Earth? Explore satellites, launch services, and research ventures pioneering new space economies.

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Israeli weather intelligence platform ClimaCell announced this week that it has completed a USD 77 million Series C funding round led by private equity firm Stonecourt Capital, with participation from Highline Capital.This brings the company’s total funding to over USD 185 million to date.The company also announced that they are changing the name of the their firm to Tomorrow.io.

Weather platform ClimaCell raises USD 77 million, relaunches as Tomorrow.io

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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.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

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

Private Equity

China

Shenzhen-based power bank providers Soudian and Jiedian will merge to jointly establish a new company, under which the two brands will continue operating independently, 36Kr reported on Friday, citing official announcements.A new board of directors will be set up by the parent company, with a joint CEO system to decide on the future strategies of the two brands, according to the announcement. Jiedian and Soudian will share their resources in supply chain management, customer services, software, and hardware development while maintaining their original businesses.

Power bank providers Soudian and Jiedian merge to amp up challenge against newly listed firm Energy Monster 

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Song Jingli

WeDoctor Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 3 billion

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

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

Internet hospital and health maintenance platform WeDoctor filed a prospectus for a Hong Kong IPO on Thursday night. The company expects to raise up to USD 3 billion, according to 36Kr.The company generated revenue to the tune of RMB 1.8 billion (USD 280 million) in 2020, more than three times higher than that of the year before. Losses in 2020 were RMB 1.9 billion (USD 290 million), a gentle 1.1% decline year-on-year.

KEY STAT | Tencent-backed online hospital WeDoctor files for IPO

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Julianna Wu

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Leading Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is ramping up its investment in chips as the US clampdown on compatriot Huawei Technologies spurs a national campaign to reduce China's reliance on foreign technology.Xiaomi bought or significantly increased stakes in at least 34 Chinese chip-related companies from 2019 through this March, a Nikkei Asia analysis of business data shows. It also added stakes in nearly 25 other tech hardware companies beyond semiconductors. The targets include chip developers and chip equipment makers, startups as well as makers of advanced displays, camera lenses and automation, and precision equipment.

Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure

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

Electric Vehicles

Malaysia

Porsche Asia Pacific and Shell jointly announced the implementation of Southeast Asia’s first cross-border high-performance charging (HPC) network on Wednesday.The network will feature 12 charge points at six Shell stations strategically located along Malaysia’s North-South highway. It offers electric vehicle (EV) drivers the ability to travel from Singapore to Penang without having to worry about their vehicles running out of power.

Porsche and Shell to build cross-country charging network for EVs between Malaysia and Singapore

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

WM Motor creates user-centric electric cars and integrates connectivity, smart interfaces, and eco-friendly powertrains.

WM Motor

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Mobility

Visual Stories

Eight years ago, Lei Jun purchased his first Tesla. Last Wednesday, speaking with a slightly husky voice because he had a cold, Lei said that Xiaomi is about to enter the electric vehicle business. He called it "the last major entrepreneurship project" of his life.The announcement cut through a series of leaks and denials from the past few months. Before this point, Lei himself had a hard time figuring out whether Xiaomi should be part of this highly competitive industry, with startups like Nio, Xpeng gaining heat, and conglomerates like Baidu and Evengrande already making headway.

A letter from Lei Jun: Starting over one last time

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Randy J. Hunt is head of design at Southeast Asia’s super App Grab, where he manages a team of designers, writers, engineers, and researchers. Previously, Randy served as head of design at Artsy, a New York based online art brokerage, and was vice-president of design at Etsy, a global online marketplace for handmade goods. Hunt spoke to KrASIA during UXDX APAC about his personal failures, oversights, and lessons learned from leading design practices at large and small firms. 

Tuning In | It’s important to design for relevance, inclusivity, and engagement, says Randy Hunt, head of design at Grab

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Emily Fang

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

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Short Video

Startups that have built products for Bharat users—a term used for lower tier cities of India—have started monetizing their content.

Are users from lower tier cities ready to pay for content? | Tales from India’s Towns

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