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

East Asia

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more

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

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KrASIA Writers

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

Electric Vehicles

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

BYD’s “super e-platform” is here to help EV drivers forget about range anxiety.

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone | KrASIA

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone

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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From setup costs to visas and tax policies, this guide covers key aspects of doing business in the UAE.

Expanding to the UAE? Here are 5 things businesses need to know | KrASIA

Expanding to the UAE? Here are 5 things businesses need to know

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

ByteDance

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

WeChat has little presence in the US, but is an integral communication tool for Chinese people overseas.

CHINA BRIEF | Trump signs orders to ban business with ByteDance and Tencent, to take effect in 45 days | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Trump signs orders to ban business with ByteDance and Tencent, to take effect in 45 days

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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

Cybersecurity

In addition to Microsoft, at least two other interested buyers in the tech industry are in talks with ByteDance to acquire the video-sharing app, source says.

TikTok mulls purchase by US companies as Trump gives deadline for deal | KrASIA

TikTok mulls purchase by US companies as Trump gives deadline for deal

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Overly patriotic Chinese internet users curse the entrepreneur as a traitor to China.

CHINA BRIEF | "ByteDance will need to accept misunderstandings for a while," says Zhang Yiming | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | &#8220;ByteDance will need to accept misunderstandings for a while,&#8221; says Zhang Yiming

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

baidu

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M&amp;A

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Sogou

Sohu

Wang Xiaochuan

Tencent's move to entirely acquire Sogou represents a shift in China's internet landscape.

Why is Tencent making a move to buy search engine Sogou? | KrASIA

Why is Tencent making a move to buy search engine Sogou?

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Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

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TikTok

In an internal letter, founder Zhang Yiming emphasized that ByteDance will stay the course.

Zhang Yiming says ByteDance's goal of becoming a trustworthy global company remains unchanged | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming says ByteDance&#8217;s goal of becoming a trustworthy global company remains unchanged

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Videos

Having a large user base and financial resources doesn’t guarantee immediate success.

Video | Can ByteDance replicate Tencent’s blueprint for success in gaming? | KrASIA

Video | Can ByteDance replicate Tencent’s blueprint for success in gaming?

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James Chan

In a statement on Sunday, ByteDance also accuses Facebook of plagiarism and smears.

CHINA BRIEF | Microsoft moves ahead with TikTok purchase as Trump grants 45-day deadline | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Microsoft moves ahead with TikTok purchase as Trump grants 45-day deadline

In recent years, ByteDance has done something that many other Chinese internet companies have not—compete with western tech conglomerates on a global stage.

What does the potential USD 50 billion TikTok buyout deal mean? | KrASIA

What does the potential USD 50 billion TikTok buyout deal mean?

A victory for the individuals against tech giants.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent and TikTok’s sister app Douyin both steal personal information, Beijing court rules | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent and TikTok’s sister app Douyin both steal personal information, Beijing court rules

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