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Q&A India’s second wave of COVID-19 has impaired investment discussions | Q&A with Rohit Krishna of WEH Ventures
KrASIA Spotlight: B2B on the rise
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Southeast Asia’s new herd of unicorns gallop forth from B2B tech | KrASIA Spotlight
05 May 2021
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Billions pour into Indian B2B companies, creating more and more unicorns | KrASIA Spotlight
05 May 2021
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China’s B2B tech startups are flourishing under the radar | KrASIA Spotlight
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05 May 2021
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KrASIA Insights
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Recovering Indian mobility sector takes another hit with second wave of COVID-19, Uber India adversely impacted
The recovery of India’s mobility sector is likely to go on a downward trajectory in the coming months as many states go into lockdown.
Insights GrabKios and GrabExpress among the main growth verticals for Grab, says Indonesia country director
04 May 2021
• 6 mins readInsights From viral videos to dining and trips: Douyin takes a bite out of Meituan’s business
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30 Apr 2021
• 8 mins readInsights How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture
29 Apr 2021
• 7 mins read
On the Ground in Yangon
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Myanmar’s mobile internet unblocks online banking, possible national intranet prompts concerns
28 Apr 2021
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As distrust over the banking system looms in Myanmar, the ‘fintech revolution’ is staved off
09 Apr 2021
• 8 mins readNews
Facebook rolls out new safety feature to protect Myanmar protestors
06 Apr 2021
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Did Myanmar’s military deepfake a minister’s corruption confession?
24 Mar 2021
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Myanmar’s internet blackouts are costing the economy and threaten lives
22 Mar 2021
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Myanmar blocks mobile internet after bloodiest night since coup
15 Mar 2021
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Myanmar’s state-run enterprises shunned by global tech firms
11 Mar 2021
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Myanmar protestors use apps to boycott military-linked products and businesses
08 Mar 2021
• 3 mins readInsights
As Myanmar’s military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict
03 Mar 2021
• 5 mins readInsights
Facebook was the internet in Myanmar. What happens now that it’s banned? | Tech in Culture
24 Feb 2021
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Southeast Asia’s new herd of unicorns gallop forth from B2B tech | KrASIA Spotlight
Singapore is a breeding ground for high-tech B2B firms, but Southeast Asia is not enough for these companies.
Insights GrabKios and GrabExpress among the main growth verticals for Grab, says Indonesia country director
04 May 2021
• 6 mins readNews Tesla feels the heat in China as it faces a litany of lawsuits
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03 May 2021
• 4 mins readInsights From viral videos to dining and trips: Douyin takes a bite out of Meituan’s business
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30 Apr 2021
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Inside Grab’s SPAC mega-merger
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GrabKios and GrabExpress among the main growth verticals for Grab, says Indonesia country director
04 May 2021
• 6 mins readInsights
All eyes on Grab: From a Harvard University project to a USD 40 billion business
20 Apr 2021
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Grab CEO takes 60% of voting rights: 5 take-aways from IPO plan
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15 Apr 2021
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Grabbing the wheel: Inside the company that ran Uber off the road en route to the largest SPAC merger ever
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14 Apr 2021
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Grab steers into New York for world’s largest SPAC merger
13 Apr 2021
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Grab Financial Group’s Reuben Lai on banking on the unbanked
03 Apr 2021
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Grab is eyeing US IPO via Altimeter SPAC, report says
12 Mar 2021
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Southeast Asian tech powerhouses are racing to go public
02 Mar 2021
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SoftBank presses Vision Fund companies to seize IPO chance
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08 Feb 2021
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Despite of revenue boost, Grab is seeking USD 750 million term loan, report says
05 Jan 2021
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KrASIA B2B
Our case study in episode 5 looks at how a domestic brand grew with evolving consumer trends and rose to the top. Will it stay at no.1 and keep P&G and Unilever at bay?
EventsThe domestic brand that surpassed P&G and Unilever | Morning Briefing Ep 5
• 12 Apr 2021 • 2 mins read
KrASIA’s Morning Briefing gave an overview of China’s EV battery industry, examined the technical challenges battery makers face and their solutions. Chinese battery giant CATL was discussed dur
KrASIA’s Morning Briefing Ep 4 uncovers the challenges of the EV battery industry, how domestic Chinese manufacturers tackle these issues and examine the moves of industry leader CATL.
EventsBattery-powered dreams begin with Electric Vehicles | Morning Briefing Ep 4
• 25 Mar 2021 • 2 mins read
China Venture Roundup
China Venture Roundup Zuoyebang—China’s largest Edtech unicorn—considers US IPO | China Venture Roundup Volume 33
30 Apr 2021
• 2 mins readChina Venture Roundup Meet Youzan — the backbone of China’s e-commerce industry | China Venture Roundup Volume 32
22 Apr 2021
• 2 mins readChina Venture Roundup Beyond Meat makes a move on China | China Venture Roundup Volume 31
15 Apr 2021
• 2 mins readChina Venture Roundup Zhang Yiming’s 5 principles in life | China Venture Roundup Volume 30
09 Apr 2021
• 2 mins readChina Venture Roundup China’s YouTube – Bilibili – debuts on the HKSE | China Venture Roundup Volume 29
01 Apr 2021
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Tech in Culture
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How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture
29 Apr 2021
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‘I lost my bike and could barely afford my three meals’—how the virus hit Indonesia’s gig drivers | Tech in Culture
27 Mar 2021
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Indonesian women fight uphill battle against online harassment | Tech in Culture
26 Feb 2021
• 7 mins readInsights
Facebook was the internet in Myanmar. What happens now that it’s banned? | Tech in Culture
24 Feb 2021
• 7 mins readInsights
Indonesian podcasters turn passion into business | Tech in Culture
20 Feb 2021
• 6 mins read
Oasis, by KrASIA
Facebook is assisting individuals and leaders with specially curated tools and programs, says Clapham.
Q&ATuning In | Grace Clapham on empowering Facebook’s community leaders with structured programs
• 19 Apr 2021 • 2 mins read
Venture Voices
Events Public markets here still don’t understand tech, says Golden Gate Ventures’ Jeffrey Paine
16 Oct 2020
• 3 mins readEvents Revenues are the real value of a startup, says BRI Ventures’ William Gozali
23 Oct 2020
• 3 mins readVoices Long-term value comes from profitability, says Vickers Venture Partners’ Dr. Finian Tan
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29 Sep 2020
• 3 mins readQ&A ‘Venture debt is going to explode in Southeast Asia’: Q&A with Dave Richards of Capria Ventures
13 Sep 2020
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Visual Stories
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VIDEO | As China’s e-commerce sector develops, waste is piling up
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22 Apr 2021
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Youzan decoded: China’s Shopify struggles to earn a profit despite SaaS clout
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21 Apr 2021
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Jean Liu is the unstoppable force behind China’s standard-setting ride service
08 Apr 2021
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A letter from Lei Jun: Starting over one last time
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02 Apr 2021
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VIDEO | Here’s how Bilibili has grown to become more than China’s answer to YouTube
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31 Mar 2021
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VIDEO | The true cost of online food ordering and delivery
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29 Mar 2021
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BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Nayuki brews up hip tea culture with IPO in sight
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16 Mar 2021
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VIDEO | Yep, this Chinese EV brand has outsold Tesla
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16 Mar 2021
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VIDEO | How are Tesla’s Chinese rivals faring in 2021?
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14 Mar 2021
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VIDEO | The shadow empire of BBK Electronics
04 Mar 2021
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