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One year in, opacity surrounding the state behemoth has clouded Indonesia's credit outlook.

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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.

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A rush to popularize the Western-developed tool has evoked shades of DeepSeek fever.

OpenClaw becomes latest AI craze for China's local governments

OpenClaw becomes latest AI craze for China&#8217;s local governments

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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.

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

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

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact backs Virdalis, MetaComp and dtcpay raise funding, PixVerse reaches unicorn status, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

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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.

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

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

On-demand Services

Following this round, the company plans to expand its 24-hour medicine delivery service to more cities in China.

On-demand drug delivery firm Dingdang Kuaiyao raises USD 150 million in Series B+ from SoftBank, others

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Song Jingli

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

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

Grocery Delivery

This is the first time Sequoia Capital India and Flourish Ventures have invested in any Bangladeshi startup.

Bangladeshi startup ShopUp raises Series A from Sequoia, Flourish Ventures

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Dubai's FoxPush bags USD 15 million for adtech platform

Dubai-based adtech startup FoxPush has secured USD 15 million from JGroup. Courtesy of FoxPush and JGroup via MENAbytes.

FoxPush's platform uses advanced user behavioral data and features an AI-driven dedicated call center.

Dubai-based adtech startup FoxPush secures USD 15 million investment

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Nvidia employs 100 Palestinian engineers

More than 100 Palestinian engineers will be employed directly by Nvidia, after working as external contractors for Mellanox. Courtesy of Nvidia via NoCamels.

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

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Mellanox is one of just several companies with Palestinian workers in the West Bank and Gaza.

Nvidia will employ 100 Palestinian engineers previously outsourced by Mellanox

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Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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

Didi

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

When asked by KrASIA, Didi said that it does not have a definitive IPO plan.

KEY STAT | Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi prepares 2021 Hong Kong IPO

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Julianna Wu

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

The standalone shopping channel is a strategic move by Baidu which is ramping up e-commerce capabilities in its mobile ecosystem.

Baidu launches in-app shopping channel in latest e-commerce move

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

The closure of the subscription service comes after Zomato’s decision to axe its operational team in Indonesia.

Zomato stops Pro features in Indonesia and the Philippines, reportedly lays off local team

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Ursula Florene

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

Mobility

The electric bikes will be rolled out first in Islamabad and will reach 35 kilometers per hour.

EzBike: Pakistan’s first self-drive electric bike rental service

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Digital Banks

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

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Jack Ma-controlled finance platform still awaits notice from China regulator.