Comment
Southeast Asia hosting more unicorns as internet economy takes off
China's big-tech crackdown likely reinforces global investors' interest in region
Startups
Interview
Singapore's TDCX sees growth behind the scenes of ASEAN tech battle
CEO says outsourcing provider aims to serve more consumer-facing companies in Asia
DealStreetAsia
India's Rebel Foods hits valuation of $1.4bn after fundraising
Cloud kitchen startup becomes 31st unicorn in India this year
Business trends
Japan disaster tech aims to solve water problems during crises
Small companies find a place to shine as risks of extreme weather events rise
Health Care
Digital shift in health is permanent, experts tell Nikkei-FT seminar
Telemedicine demand will outlast COVID-19: business leaders and researchers
Interview
Singapore's PropertyGuru plans fintech thrust to conquer ASEAN
Real estate listings unicorn taps U.S. SPAC to build finance arm
Business deals
Grab takes 90% share in Indonesian digital wallet OVO
Superapp needs partner to skirt rule against foreign majority e-payment stake
Startups
Indonesian stock platform Ajaib becomes country's latest unicorn
Company, backed by SoftBank and Li Ka-shing, rides retail investor growth wave
DealStreetAsia
Indian B2B startup OfBusiness hits $3bn valuation
SoftBank Vision Fund and Tiger Global back e-commerce platform operator
IPO
SoftBank-backed Oyo files for $1.1bn India IPO
Vision Fund to cut stake after hotel startup reveals 69% fall in revenue
Startups
Indian e-commerce startup Meesho doubles valuation to $4.9bn
Company to focus on scaling business before going public, CEO says
Startups
University of Tokyo to set up $536m fund for school-born startups
Goal is to help launch 300 ventures with financial backing
36Kr/KrASIA
Chinese health management startup releases 'smart' toilet seat
Easy urine tests check for ailments and provide data for wellness programs
Startups
Singapore VC joins entrepreneurs in hunt for next Grab or Gojek
Monk's Hill backs veterans to find gifted startups in booming ASEAN tech sector
Business deals
Alibaba backs Singapore's Ninja Van in $578 million fundraising
Logistics startup to invest in Southeast Asia infrastructure, technology systems
DealStreetAsia
Xiaomi invests in Chinese self-driving chip unicorn Black Sesame
Startup leverages fresh funding to accelerate product upgrades and commercialization
Automobiles
GM to invest $300m in Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta
Company working with several automakers on mass-produced self-driving cars
Startups
Indian startup Ola opens all-female electric scooter factory
Ride hailer claims plant is world's largest staffed entirely by women
DealStreetAsia
Fintech unicorn Airwallex hits $4bn valuation after raising $200m
Hong Kong-based company wants to expand its global operations
36Kr/KrASIA
Chinese 3D printing startup Polly Polymer secures new funding
$15.5m raised to build a cloud-controlled, unmanned 'dark factory'