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

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

Deep Tech

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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

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

Didi

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

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Dongfeng Motor Corporation

FAW Group

Looking to develop China's auto market and explore self-driving car technologies, will T3 bring a good fight?

Three Chinese auto giants drive together into ride-sharing market in competition with Didi

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Elaine Huang

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

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Grab's 'everyday superapp' vision is a reality in the making as the O2O firm unifies Southeast Asia

Grab's Anthony Tan shares how he feels about China, govt, and superapps

Grab&#8217;s Anthony Tan shares how he feels about China, govt, and superapps

Chinese internet giants are doing everything, from embracing social media to empowering their rural populations, against the backdrop of strong government support.

China trumps the U.S with higher mobile payment penetration

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Robin Moh

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

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

E-commerce

Gojek

HappyFresh

Payments

The ride-hailing company now wants to conquer South-East Asia, by creating the region's next superapp.

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped 'superapp', partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped &#8216;superapp&#8217;, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

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China is set to see a proliferation of technology hubs across its breadth.

Shanghai and Beijing challenge Silicon Valley as Chinese tech hubs grow

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Shiwen Yap

The race to become the everyday app for SEA.

To become SEA’s everyday app, what can Grab learn from Meituan and WeChat

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

While many Chinese bike-sharing startups have bitten the dust in 2017, Hellobike has entered the fast track of development.

Could latecomer bike-sharing startup Hellobike outrace ofo and Mobike?

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Xiaochun Zhao

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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

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

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Lion City Rentals

The anti-trust watchdog wants Grab to lift its exclusivity agreements with various partners, or fines will be coming its way

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S'pore agency to Go-Jek's joy

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S&#8217;pore agency to Go-Jek&#8217;s joy

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

JD.com

A few weeks ago, I visited a JD distribution center in west Beijing. It was a small facility consisting of a storefront, a bunch of delivery karts lined up outside and space for trucks to pull up.

6 things I learned working as a JD delivery guy

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