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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

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

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

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Foundation and Large Models

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From left to right: Yew Lok, Mickey Cheong, and Peili Teo, co-founders of Bioactivx.

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.

Venture Capital

Indonesia

Japan

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Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: Bioactivx raises pre-Series A funding, SMBC and Singtel Innov8 back fileAI, latest China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

The trendy Chinese jewelry brand’s first-half earnings fell short of forecasts.

Laopu Gold stresses bright outlook and global plans as growth slows

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

E-commerce

The risks of goods damaged during transit is often not accounted for by retailers.

Singapore insurtech firm Axinan collaborates with Bukalapak on gadget insurance

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Cindy Silviana

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

Entertainment

The Chinese social platform recorded a 32% growth in second-quarter revenues.

World's fastest-growing company Momo reports a drop in net profit in Q2

World&#8217;s fastest-growing company Momo reports a drop in net profit in Q2

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Song Jingli

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

The Chinese startup claims it has been testing its autonomous robotaxi service, PonyPilot, in Guangzhou since late last year.

Pony.ai, founded by autonomous driving pioneers from Google and Baidu, partners with Toyota on self-driving tests

Netflix streams films, TV series, and documentaries, revolutionizing how audiences consume on-demand entertainment worldwide.

Netflix

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

On-demand Services

Netflix has not taken off in Vietnam even after three years due to local competitors and illegal streaming sites.

Netflix seeks a license to operate in Vietnam

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Thu Huong Le

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

It is the most popular app among those born in the 2000s, according to a research firm.

Tencent invests USD 125 million in Chinese online comic platform Kuaikan

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Reliance Retail is now pulling off its inventories away from Amazon and Flipkart, both are its nemeses.

Indian conglomerate Reliance to launch e-commerce venture in escalating rivalry with Amazon

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Priya Pradeep

India retracts angel tax, the sword of Damocles for its startup ecosystem, after introducing it seven years ago.

India gets rid of the 'Angel tax'—a devil for startups

India gets rid of the &#8216;Angel tax&#8217;—a devil for startups

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Avanish Tiwary

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

Issues discovered include substandard quality, insufficient electrical insulation, and a lack of maintenance.

70% of China's EV charging posts could be lethal, report finds

70% of China&#8217;s EV charging posts could be lethal, report finds

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

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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Online education is a hot sector for investors in China.

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Singapore insurtech firm Axinan collaborates with Bukalapak on gadget insurance

World’s fastest-growing company Momo reports a drop in net profit in Q2

Pony.ai, founded by autonomous driving pioneers from Google and Baidu, partners with Toyota on self-driving tests

Netflix seeks a license to operate in Vietnam

Tencent invests USD 125 million in Chinese online comic platform Kuaikan

Indian conglomerate Reliance to launch e-commerce venture in escalating rivalry with Amazon

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70% of China’s EV charging posts could be lethal, report finds

Hexiaoxiang, an online Chinese language learning platform for children, raises USD 28 million

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