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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

China

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

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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.

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Singapore

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

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

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Air-conditioner

Ambi Climate

Julian Lee

We interact with air-conditioners on an almost daily basis but do we really understand them?

Ambi Labs: a HK startup tackling air-conditioners the 'smart way'

Ambi Labs: a HK startup tackling air-conditioners the &#8216;smart way&#8217;

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Elaine Huang

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Indonesia

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Tokopedia

William Tanuwijaya

Indonesia’s top C2C marketplace inches its way towards Taobao-like success

Tokopedia, now 9 years old, hits 4 million merchants

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Nadine Freischlad

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

What can investors in Singapore learn from the crowdfunding debacle in China?

Lessons for investors following China's P2P lending nightmare

Lessons for investors following China&#8217;s P2P lending nightmare

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

Medtech

The ageing societies of Asian nations are driving the growth in areas like medtech and other innovative healthcare innovations.

Ageing Asia spurs rise in assistive robots, tele-healthcare

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Shiwen Yap

Ten winning strategies that help online vendors to excel in online shopping festivals.

From Shopee's 9.9 to Alibaba's 11.11, ten winning strategies for online shopping festivals

From Shopee&#8217;s 9.9 to Alibaba&#8217;s 11.11, ten winning strategies for online shopping festivals

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

On-demand Services

Ang Wei Yi

Date Out

Esther Khong

Gifts

Romance

Singapore-based marketplace Date Out features couple-oriented gifts and experiences, from a private salsa dance class for two to sensual massage oils and lingerie.

2 Singaporean bankers turn to entrepreneurship to save romance

Anchanto

Boxful

Fetch Me

Haulio

Logistics

Ninja Van

Here are five good examples of winning startups in the logistics scene operating out of the region.

Which are the best logistics startups in Southeast Asia?

Alexa

Google home

iProspect

Siri

Tmall Genie

Voice activated

Adoption of voice-activated technology is rising across Asia Pacific, says a 60-page white paper published by iProspect. Here are key takeaways.

Indians make more use of voice-activated tech like Siri and Alexa than peers in Asia Pacific

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

Entertainment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to help the music industry.

This startup wants to be the ear for the music industry

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