Startups
Helmets optional: US e-scooter rentals to roll into Japan
Bird Rides to conduct trials under a deregulatory program for new businesses
Startups
36Kr/KrASIA
Smarter robots offer new home-security option
Chinese startup’s latest lineup move around freely to monitor family, pets
IPO
Zomato market debut ignites India's tech stock listing boom
B2B startups make compelling case ahead of IPOs amid strong investor appetite
IPO
Zomato soars in India market debut to $12bn valuation
Shares soared 82.8% after opening at 116 rupees in pre-open trade
Finance
Ant-backed Philippine fintech Mynt targets 'double unicorn' status
GCash mobile wallet operator seeking $2bn valuation in next fundraising
Finance
Singapore's GIC leans more on private markets as returns rise
Sovereign wealth fund posts best performance since 2015 amid cautious optimism
Startups
What liquidation of Singapore's Hyflux can teach entrepreneurs
Once-brilliant startup's failure screams 'hire good managers early'
Startups
India's Swiggy raises $1.25bn led by SoftBank
Food delivery startup's latest fundraiser heavily oversubscribed
DealStreetAsia
US-based babywear startup raises $510m from Chinese investors
Online retailer PatPat to expand into Middle East and South America
Climate Change
Grab and Gojek commit to 'carbon zero' ahead of public listing
ASEAN tech startups embrace ESG factors amid growing pressure
Startups
Former Sony, Toyota engineers accelerate Japan aerospace startups
Experience with jets and robots advances 'flying cars' and moon exploration
IPO
Paytm sets India's largest-ever IPO, targeting $2.2bn
Digital payment provider rides on growth momentum from COVID restrictions
SoftBank
SoftBank's investment strategy in China unchanged: CFO
Goto says company needs to manage country risk as Didi faces regulatory crackdown
Companies
Singapore's Temasek records returns of 24.5%, highest in a decade
State investor reaps bumper net profit of $42bn in last fiscal year as markets rebound
Startups
Alibaba to back $257m 'Greater Bay' venture fund
Investments aimed at boosting entrepreneurship in South China megalopolis
36Kr/KrASIA
Chinese startup's smart meters are faster and cheaper to read
Near perfect accuracy helps automate inspection process
Startups
SoftBank returns in Flipkart's $3.6bn funding round
Appetite for Indian startups strong as Chinese tech comes under scrutiny
IPO
Indonesia's Bukalapak launches up to $1.5 bn IPO
E-commerce unicorn's listing could be local stock exchange's biggest ever
Business Spotlight
Singapore's Temasek in for long haul with in-house startups
State-owned investor takes early bets by creating its own companies
Startups
India's Zomato to launch $1.25bn IPO next week
Food delivery unicorn plans to make more acquisitions with listing proceeds
