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

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Foundation and Large Models

Investors are taking an upbeat view as the AI firm delivers its first earnings report following its Hong Kong listing.

MiniMax’s ARR tops USD 150 million as it pivots toward an AI platform model

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IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

Southeast Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

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Vietnam

The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

TikTok Shop narrows the gap with Shopee in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market

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T. K. Lin

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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.

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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.

Venture Capital

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

Deals in brief: Aonic, Dyna.Ai, and MyFirst raise Series A funding; Icon1c secures member backing; seven China investments, 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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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Over 100 companies have been formed in China to teach computer programming to kids since 2014.

Coding education firm Codemao raises USD 57 million and targets future listing on Shanghai’s Star Market

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Wency Chen

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

The company expects with the acquisition to reach an annual group revenue of over USD 1 billion.

M17 acquires livestreaming platform MeMe Live

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Tech in Asia

It is "business-as-usual" for WeWork in this part of the world, says the company.

WeWork to open two new locations in Vietnam amid rise of local co-working chains

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Thu Huong Le

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

Fintech

The company has collected a total of USD 13.6 million in its Series B and B2 round.

Indonesia's P2P lending platform KoinWorks snags USD 1.4 million in Series B2 round

Indonesia&#8217;s P2P lending platform KoinWorks snags USD 1.4 million in Series B2 round

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Khamila Mulia

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

More than 80% of Tokopedia's users consume halal food and beverages.

Tokopedia launches sharia-compliant service with more than 21 million Muslim-friendly products

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

Gojek

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

Ride-hailing

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

Transportation

The Indonesian unicorn is accelerating its drive into more Southeast Asian countries.

Gojek to enter Malaysia, the Philippines in 2020

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

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

JD.com

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

Pinduoduo

Chinese online retailers are gearing up for the upcoming "Double 11" shopping festival.

JD’s grouping-buying service lands on WeChat in hard catch-up with Pinduoduo

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

Small and middle-sized merchants can now post ads on the platform for as low as USD 284 per month.

Ads and coupons from local vendors set to pop up on WeChat's Moments feed

Ads and coupons from local vendors set to pop up on WeChat&#8217;s Moments feed

Following more than 37 deaths and 1,800 lung injury cases related to e-cigarettes in the United States.

A destructive blow for China's e-cigarette makers as online sales are now banned

A destructive blow for China&#8217;s e-cigarette makers as online sales are now banned

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