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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

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

JD.com

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities | KrASIA

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JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

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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Qatar

A surge in investor participation and startup activity signals that Qatar’s investment in innovation is paying off.

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal | KrASIA

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal

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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Xiaochun Zhao

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.

Venture Capital

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Fintech

The move is in line with the firm's commitment to promoting financial inclusion globally, says Ant Financial.

Ant Financial applies for wholesale digital banking license in Singapore | KrASIA

Ant Financial applies for wholesale digital banking license in Singapore

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Song Jingli

eMonkey is one of the 32 e-wallets that have received licenses from the State Bank of Vietnam.

Ant Financial has reportedly acquired a stake in Vietnamese e-wallet eMonkey | KrASIA

Ant Financial has reportedly acquired a stake in Vietnamese e-wallet eMonkey

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Thu Huong Le

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

Alibaba and its financial arm Ant Financial typically restructure on an annual basis as the companies adjust their strategies.

Alibaba announces management reshuffle while Ant Financial names Simon Hu as new CEO | KrASIA

Alibaba announces management reshuffle while Ant Financial names Simon Hu as new CEO

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SCMP

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

If the deal materializes, the Zomato-UberEats entity will emerge as India’s largest food-tech company, leaving Swiggy behind.

Zomato and UberEats are cooking a new merger deal | KrASIA

Zomato and UberEats are cooking a new merger deal

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Moulishree Srivastava

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

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

Payments

One97 posted a loss of USD 552.1 million for FY19, up 165.5% from USD 207.9 million reported in FY 2018.

Indian payments company Paytm seeks license for a small finance bank | KrASIA

Indian payments company Paytm seeks license for a small finance bank

Half of the aided users are under 40 years old.

Ant Financial’s Xiang Hu Bao gains 100 million users, supporting about 12,000 patients | KrASIA

Ant Financial’s Xiang Hu Bao gains 100 million users, supporting about 12,000 patients

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Paytm is now valued at USD 16 billion, making it one of the most valued Asian startups.

SoftBank participates in USD 1 billion round in Indian fintech decacorn Paytm | KrASIA

SoftBank participates in USD 1 billion round in Indian fintech decacorn Paytm

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Avanish Tiwary

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

All food-delivery companies are finding delivery-only kitchen models lucrative.

Can cloud kitchens be the saving grace for Indian food-tech firms? | KrASIA

Can cloud kitchens be the saving grace for Indian food-tech firms?

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Tencent

Users have concerns about giving tech companies their financial data, whether it’s Google, Apple, and Facebook in the US, or Alibaba and Tencent in China.