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T. K. Lin

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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 deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

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Sudo Lim

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

Consumer Economy

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Supahands co-founder and COO Susian Yeap on how to fight gender bias in AI.

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Shannen Tan

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

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

VSPN's lofty ambitions are riding on the popularity of e-sports among young people worldwide.

This Tencent-backed firm wants to dominate global e-sports events: Inside China’s Startups

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Song Jingli

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Periscope #11 spotlights China's trending fresh food sector — highlighting why this unassuming space has seen extensive growth and what can we continue to expect from up and coming brands.

[Report] China's fresh food e-commerce recharged: a trillion dollar market | Periscope Volume 5

[Report] China&#8217;s fresh food e-commerce recharged: a trillion dollar market | Periscope Volume 5

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The PE firm says its USD 88 million Myanmar-focused fund is the largest in the country.

COVID-19 brings new investment opportunities in Myanmar, says founder of Ascent Capital

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Stephanie Li

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

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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

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

Smartphones

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Oppo currently take nearly 66% of the country’s mobile market share.

How China's smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar's fledging market

How China&#8217;s smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar&#8217;s fledging market

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three squirrels

China's first online snack brand scampered to success on the rise of e-commerce operations. However, the firm is now targeting offline operations.

Three Squirrels' continued growth is a hard nut to crack

Three Squirrels&#8217; continued growth is a hard nut to crack

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Lin Lingyi

Singtel has big ambitions in the gaming and e-sports space thanks to its gaming startup Storms, 5G cloud gaming technology, and e-sports arena PVP Esports.

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia's gaming market?

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia&#8217;s gaming market?

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Khamila Mulia

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

India

From the two-month-long COVID-19 lockdown to the economic slump to the Chinese funding crunch and app ban, 2020 has been a roller coaster year for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

As e-commerce platforms reshape Singles' Day, shoppers exhibit new behaviors in the world's largest online shopping market.

5 key trends in China's e-commerce sector in 2020

5 key trends in China&#8217;s e-commerce sector in 2020

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This Tencent-backed firm wants to dominate global e-sports events: Inside China’s Startups

[Report] China’s fresh food e-commerce recharged: a trillion dollar market | Periscope Volume 5

COVID-19 brings new investment opportunities in Myanmar, says founder of Ascent Capital

How China’s smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar’s fledging market

Three Squirrels’ continued growth is a hard nut to crack

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