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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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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

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

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

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Agusta is the director of Venture Funds at Mandiri Capital Indonesia, a corporate VC  from one of the largest banks in the country.

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In order to see women and girls reach their full potential in the digital world, Google.org, the charitable arm of its namesake, is launching the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls on March 8, International Women’s Day. Through the initiative, Google will seek nonprofits and social enterprises that have plans to create meaningful changes in their communities. The challenge's winners will receive funding, mentorship, and technical support from Google's staff.

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Google empowers women and girls through new Impact Challenge | Q&#038;A with Stephanie Davis, VP of Google Southeast Asia

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Edward Tsoi and Rose Tsui set up Connecting Myanmar in 2012 to connect students in Myanmar and Hong Kong and provide educational opportunities for Myanmar youth.

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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With the first fund, She Capital will invest in 12 to 15 women-led startups.

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Maran Virumandi explains how DoctorOnCall is trying to make healthcare more accessible in Malaysia.

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Over the last two years, Mirae Asset Venture Investments has channeled nearly USD 200 million from its global fund into India's tech startups.

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The team had won a grand prize for GjejZâ in 2019, a mobile application to stop gender-based violence in Albania, as well as empower women to be financially independent. 

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