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Zhaoxi Chen (left) and Fangzhou Hong, co-founders of Ropedia.

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.

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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: Ropedia and PCG Global raise pre-Series A funding, HiDream.ai secures RMB 1.5 billion, four other China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

The government-owned investor also focuses on hedge funds to diversify its portfolio.

Singapore's GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

Singapore&#8217;s GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

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Photo of a H1 humanoid robot, developed by Unitree Robotics, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2025.

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

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The robotics company intends to allocate nearly half of its IPO proceeds to embodied intelligence research.

China's Unitree says "GPT moment" for robots remains years away

China&#8217;s Unitree says &#8220;GPT moment&#8221; for robots remains years away

IPO | KrASIA

HKEX's net profit in Q1, 2021: USD 490 million

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

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

Kuaishou

The stock connect programs with Shanghai and Shenzhen recorded historical highs in terms of revenue. Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEX: 388) reported its best-ever results for the first quarter of this year. Revenue reached USD 760 million, up 49% year-on-year, generating a net profit of USD 490 million for the quarter, up 70%.

KEY STAT | HKEX posts best-ever Q1 results on the back of strong tech IPO pipeline

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Julianna Wu

Chinese companies raise USD 4.4 billion from IPOs in the US, Q1

Listing activity on domestic exchanges, meanwhile, has cooled down. In the first quarter of this year, 20 Chinese companies listed in the US, compared to six in Q1 2020, according to data from Deloitte China cited by local newspaper Securities Daily. The total amount of money raised reached USD 4.37 billion, which is nearly 12 times more than the USD 370 million from the same period last year.

KEY STAT | Chinese firms raise nearly 12x more money year-on-year in US markets

Youzan decoded: China’s Shopify struggles to earn a profit despite SaaS clout

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

Visual Stories

Working in the background, Youzan has shaped China's massive e-commerce sector. It is now indispensable for online sales.

Youzan decoded: China's Shopify struggles to earn a profit despite SaaS clout

Youzan decoded: China&#8217;s Shopify struggles to earn a profit despite SaaS clout

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

Gojek

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

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

On-demand Services

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

Ride-hailing

Indonesia

The formation of GoTo will unlock many synergies for Gojek and Tokopedia, an expert says.

When green bike jackets meet blank boxes: The 'GoTo' route for Gojek and Tokopedia

When green bike jackets meet blank boxes: The &#8216;GoTo&#8217; route for Gojek and Tokopedia

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Ursula Florene

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

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The company currently operates in the US cities of San Diego and Tucson. Chinese startup TuSimple (NASDAQ: TSP) kicked off its public listing on Thursday, raising USD 1.1 billion at a market capitalization of USD 8.5 billion. The offering price of USD 40 was higher than the indicated range of USD 35 to 39. It ended the day unchanged.

KEY STAT | Driverless truck developer TuSimple debuts on Nasdaq

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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

Didi

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

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

Electric Vehicles

WM Motor now operates in a crowded sector packed with recognizable names like Baidu, Xiaomi, and Didi.

EV maker WM Motor pulls out of Star Market IPO, report says

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Song Jingli

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

Grab

Malaysia

Opinion

Accumulated losses reach USD 10 billion; Singapore company raises Myanmar risk.

Grab CEO takes 60% of voting rights: 5 take-aways from IPO plan

ByteDance to file IPO with a valuation of USD 400 billion

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

TikTok

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

The company's subsidiaries may seek their own listings in New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. With a valuation of nearly USD 400 billion, app factory ByteDance—known chiefly as the company behind TikTok, Douyin, and Toutiao—has submitted a letter to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange indicating the company is seeking underwriters for a listing in Hong Kong, local news media China Securities reported on Wednesday, citing an anonymous source.

KEY STAT | ByteDance initiates process for mammoth listing in Hong Kong

Jia Yueting, founder of formerly highflying technology conglomerate LeEco Holdings, has been fined USD 36.81 million by Chinese regulators over false and inadequate financial disclosures in the 2010 IPO of its video streaming unit in Shenzhen and other fundraisings.The fine comes as Faraday Future, a California-based electric vehicle maker that was backed by Jia and LeEco, is in the midst of a USD 1 billion deal to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Property Solutions Acquisition Corp.

IPO

KEY STAT | HKEX posts best-ever Q1 results on the back of strong tech IPO pipeline

KEY STAT | Chinese firms raise nearly 12x more money year-on-year in US markets

Youzan decoded: China’s Shopify struggles to earn a profit despite SaaS clout

When green bike jackets meet blank boxes: The ‘GoTo’ route for Gojek and Tokopedia

KEY STAT | Driverless truck developer TuSimple debuts on Nasdaq

EV maker WM Motor pulls out of Star Market IPO, report says

Grab CEO takes 60% of voting rights: 5 take-aways from IPO plan

KEY STAT | ByteDance initiates process for mammoth listing in Hong Kong

China fines SPAC-linked fallen tech tycoon USD 37 million over IPO fraud

Most Recent

Deals in brief: Ropedia and PCG Global raise pre-Series A funding, HiDream.ai secures RMB 1.5 billion, four other China investments, and more

Singapore’s GIC eyes more investments in companies leveraging AI

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