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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

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Joint venture automakers, including GAC Toyota, are embracing smart driving as a key selling point for EVs.

GAC Toyota enters smart EV race with LiDAR-equipped bZ3X | KrASIA

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GAC Toyota enters smart EV race with LiDAR-equipped bZ3X

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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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

Artificial intelligence

Touted as China’s next breakthrough after DeepSeek, is Manus truly an AI game changer?

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone's debating | KrASIA

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone&#8217;s debating

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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.

Private Equity

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.

Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more

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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

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What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Fintech

The ranking assesses over 160 digital banks globally, evaluating innovation, customer growth, and financial performance.

Anext Bank recognized as "best digital bank" in Singapore | KrASIA

Anext Bank recognized as &#8220;best digital bank&#8221; in Singapore

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Saudi Arabia

The Chinese fintech giant has opened its first Middle East office and will roll out Antom, its cross-border payment solution, this year.

Ant International sets up in Riyadh, bringing Antom to Saudi businesses | KrASIA

Ant International sets up in Riyadh, bringing Antom to Saudi businesses

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

With its market share shrinking, Alipay is banking on the tap-to-pay feature to reignite growth.

Can Alipay’s NFC push with “Tap!” disrupt QR code payments? | KrASIA

Can Alipay’s NFC push with “Tap!” disrupt QR code payments?

The founder gave a rare speech during Alipay and Ant Group’s anniversary celebration, urging staff to embrace AI’s transformative potential.

Jack Ma at Ant Group’s 20th anniversary: "AI will bring on an even greater era" | KrASIA

Jack Ma at Ant Group’s 20th anniversary: &#8220;AI will bring on an even greater era&#8221;

Photo of Eric Cheng, co-founder, chairman, and group CEO of Carsome.

Deals in brief: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more

At the 2024 Inclusion Conference, tech pioneers from 10x1000 shared bold ideas for a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Innovation for all: 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion champions a fairer future | KrASIA

Innovation for all: 10&#215;1000 Tech for Inclusion champions a fairer future

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Ant Group has come up with a diversified approach to crack the code on complex Scope 3 emissions.

How does Ant Group manage its Scope 3 emissions? | KrASIA

How does Ant Group manage its Scope 3 emissions?

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

WorldFirst's enhanced solutions underscore its commitment to facilitating international growth for businesses, irrespective of size, scope, or geographical location.

WorldFirst upgrades payment and financial solutions to better serve merchants venturing overseas | KrASIA

WorldFirst upgrades payment and financial solutions to better serve merchants venturing overseas

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Deals in brief: Alterno secures funding, Ant Group pumps SGD 200 million into Anext Bank, Carousell acquires LuxLexicon, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Alterno secures funding, Ant Group pumps SGD 200 million into Anext Bank, Carousell acquires LuxLexicon, and more

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Ant Group

Anext Bank recognized as “best digital bank” in Singapore

Ant International sets up in Riyadh, bringing Antom to Saudi businesses

Can Alipay’s NFC push with “Tap!” disrupt QR code payments?

Jack Ma at Ant Group’s 20th anniversary: “AI will bring on an even greater era”

Deals in brief: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more

Innovation for all: 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion champions a fairer future

How does Ant Group manage its Scope 3 emissions?

WorldFirst upgrades payment and financial solutions to better serve merchants venturing overseas

Deals in brief: Alterno secures funding, Ant Group pumps SGD 200 million into Anext Bank, Carousell acquires LuxLexicon, and more

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