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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: ExceedData secures pre-Series B financing, Healius sells Lumus Imaging, India sees flurry of funding deals, and more

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

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

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With lithium prices dropping and competition growing, automakers are adjusting to slower growth in the electric vehicle market worldwide.

EV market faces slower growth as global competition intensifies

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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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.

Singapore

Deals in brief: DCM Ventures to sell Kuaishou shares, Momos raises Series A funding, five China deals, and more

Indonesia

Deals in brief: CarbonEthics secures seed funding, Wavemaker Partners backs Checkmate and Tour Amigo, Xero to acquire Syft Analytics, and more

Philippines

Deals in brief: Humble secures pre-Series A funding, Renewable Metals closes seed extension round, Maybank invests in Funding Societies, and more

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

Didi

Japan

Deals in brief: Didi takes stake in AutoAi, Validus secures USD 50 million debt facility from HSBC, Genesia Ventures backs LaLa, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Protos Labs completes seed round, Honor gets funding boost from China Mobile, Laiqa Wellness lands INR 150 million, and more

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Every Half secures funding to elevate Vietnamese specialty coffee, DBS Bank issues green loan to EcoSpirits, nine China and India deals, and more

South Korea

Deals in brief: Antler invests in Nebu, SMI Vantage secures Whisky Cask Club stake, 14 China and India deals, and more

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

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

Once considered fringe instruments, stablecoins now serve as a bridge between legacy financial systems and decentralized infrastructure.

Reimagining financial infrastructure: How stablecoins are quietly reshaping global value flows

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Alec Goh

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

East Asia

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

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

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Blending tech innovation and branding savvy, Xiaomi’s second EV taps into narrative economics to notch early success.

Xiaomi’s YU7 stirs emotion and demand with over 200,000 orders in minutes

A wave of IPOs and major deals signals a turning point for robotics in China and beyond.

China Recap | Robotics players shift into next gear

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.