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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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.

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

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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

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

East Asia

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

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Alibaba | KrASIA Archives

Today’s Tech Headlines: M1 seeks to acquire AsiaPac Distribution; GT Capital to buy shares in Toyota Motor

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: oBike stops operations in Singapore; Alibaba reportedly acquiring Cermati  | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: oBike stops operations in Singapore; Alibaba reportedly acquiring Cermati 

Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

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

E-commerce

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent | KrASIA

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent

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Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launches Grab Ventures; Alibaba invests in Babytree | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launches Grab Ventures; Alibaba invests in Babytree

China's largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion.

Alibaba has made a strategic investment in Babytree.

Exclusive: China's largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion | KrASIA

Exclusive: China&#8217;s largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Today’s Tech Headlines: Ofo pulls out of Australia; Malaysia regulates ride-hailing companies

Today’s Tech Headlines: Alibaba invests in Xiaohongshu; Oppo in talks to invest in Indonesia's Baca | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Alibaba invests in Xiaohongshu; Oppo in talks to invest in Indonesia&#8217;s Baca

ezbuy raises US$17.6m – what happens next? | KrASIA

ezbuy raises US$17.6m – what happens next?

Momentum Works builds, scales and manages tech ventures across the emerging world, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. We combine strategic understanding, execution experience, network of partners, and a great team to make things happen. In addition to building ventures and joint-ventures, we also consult on strategy, venture financing &amp; all areas of operations. Website: www.momentum.asia Our blog: http://thelowdown.momentum.asia/

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

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The challenge is great, but the market also has great potential as there is not yet a dominant player.

Can WeChat Pay and Alipay replicate their successes in Southeast Asia? | KrASIA

Can WeChat Pay and Alipay replicate their successes in Southeast Asia?

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand across South Asia

Plus, Uber is responsible for the deadly accident. Monk’s Hill Ventures is raising a second fund. 

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand in South Asia | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand in South Asia

Alibaba has invested in 6 Chinese chip companies.

Alibaba

Today’s Tech Headlines: oBike stops operations in Singapore; Alibaba reportedly acquiring Cermati

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launches Grab Ventures; Alibaba invests in Babytree

Exclusive: China’s largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion

Today’s Tech Headlines: Alibaba invests in Xiaohongshu; Oppo in talks to invest in Indonesia’s Baca

ezbuy raises US$17.6m – what happens next?

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