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

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After gaining momentum overseas, the company is seeking to persuade investors ahead of a potential Hong Kong listing.

Can IPO-bound FJDynamics turn its European traction into investor confidence?

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Despite market focus on Trump and the tech boom, Asian currencies may find support from a weaker dollar.

Investors get ready for 2026 with gold and AI rally strength in focus

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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

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MyRobin provides blue-collar workers in Indonesia with fair access to jobs. The startup also offers financial services to workers who use the MyRobin app.

MyRobin provides blue-collar workers in Indonesia with fair access to jobs

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

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

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2021 was the year of crypto-hacks, so here are some tips to invest safely. KrASIA spoke with different experts who shared key advice for investors.

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CeriTech was a finalist at the second Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Indonesia Demo Day.

CeriTech Indonesia uses IoT to improve coffee production

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

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Indonesia's digital banking sector sees rapid development in 2021. New Digital banks were born while regulators inked a blueprint for the industry.

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Indonesia&#8217;s digital banking sector sees rapid development in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

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41 startups turned into billion-dollar companies after landing fat checks from marquee investors like Tiger Global and SoftBank.

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VCs pumped over USD 34 billion into Indian startups this year so far, 200% more than 2020, which created 41 unicorns.

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

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Snapdeal plans to use INR 9 billion (USD 119 million) from the IPO proceeds for organic growth initiatives over the next five financial years.

SoftBank-backed Snapdeal aims to raise USD 165 million from IPO, eyes international expansion

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

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What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

Big tech firms and deep-pocket VCs have been pouring funds into different blockchain, GameFi, and DeFi projects.

Blockchain technology redefines Southeast Asia's tech scene | KrASIA Year in Review

Blockchain technology redefines Southeast Asia&#8217;s tech scene | KrASIA Year in Review

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

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India's BNPL industry is growing to become a USD 50 billion market.

Indian millennials are buying now and paying later during uncertain economy

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