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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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Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

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Both Asian countries maneuver amid trade negotiations with Washington.

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs | KrASIA

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Strong performances across mobility, deliveries, and financial services drove Grab’s better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations | KrASIA

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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Leading Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is ramping up its investment in chips as the US clampdown on compatriot Huawei Technologies spurs a national campaign to reduce China's reliance on foreign technology.Xiaomi bought or significantly increased stakes in at least 34 Chinese chip-related companies from 2019 through this March, a Nikkei Asia analysis of business data shows. It also added stakes in nearly 25 other tech hardware companies beyond semiconductors. The targets include chip developers and chip equipment makers, startups as well as makers of advanced displays, camera lenses and automation, and precision equipment.

Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure | KrASIA

Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure

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

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

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Huawai has gained a mobile payment license in China after buying Shenzhen Xunlian Zhifu Network from Shanghai Wo Rui Ou Information Technology Co., Ltd., China Securities Journal reported on Sunday

Huawei gains payment license after latest acquisition | KrASIA

Huawei gains payment license after latest acquisition

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

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How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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The 5G business offsets a loss in the smartphone division. Despite a ban from 5G projects in the US and increased pressure in Europe, Chinese telco giant Huawei managed to clinch over 1,000 contracts across more than 20 industries in the past year, said deputy chairman Ken Hu on Tuesday.

KEY STAT | Huawei keeps growing its 5G business in spite of sanctions | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Huawei keeps growing its 5G business in spite of sanctions

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Julianna Wu

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

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China's largest handset maker suffers from US sanctions Biden appears to back.

Huawei to more than halve smartphone output in 2021 | KrASIA

Huawei to more than halve smartphone output in 2021

Including Honor, Huawei remained the biggest Chinese smartphone maker in 2020. Amid global challenges in its 5G network and smartphone businesses, Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei still managed to generate revenues of USD 136.7 billion in 2020, with a net profit hitting USD 9.9 billion, 10.9% higher year-on-year, news outlet Yicai reported, citing internal sources.

KEY STAT | Huawei earns larger net profit in 2020 despite global headwinds | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Huawei earns larger net profit in 2020 despite global headwinds

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

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The case represents "the first misuse of corporate power for personal purposes," according to an internal note by Huawei.

Huawei CEO apologizes for using corporate power to register trademarks for daughter | KrASIA

Huawei CEO apologizes for using corporate power to register trademarks for daughter

Chinese tech titan works to bolster supply chain and maintain design edge.

Huawei ramps up chip investment in fight for survival | KrASIA

Huawei ramps up chip investment in fight for survival

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

The new operating system can help Huawei reduce its reliance on US technology and services.

Huawei rolls out Harmony OS for smartphones to replace Android | KrASIA

Huawei rolls out Harmony OS for smartphones to replace Android

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

A newly-established health lab in Xi'an includes areas for experimental smart-wearable product testing and sports health innovation development.

Huawei tops the global wrist-wearable market, exec says | KrASIA

Huawei tops the global wrist-wearable market, exec says

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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