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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

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Indonesia

Malaysia

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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

Visual Stories

From ice cream, milk tea, to bottled drinks, internet-reliant F&amp;B brands are gaining ground in China.

TECH PANO | How internet and venture capital are brewing a new crop of F&amp;B brands in China | KrASIA

TECH PANO | How internet and venture capital are brewing a new crop of F&amp;B brands in China

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Julianna Wu

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

Video

Q&amp;A

With over 2 billion downloads worldwide, the ByteDance app is set to disrupt advertising in Southeast Asia with TikTok for Business.

This is how brands can scale with TikTok: Q&A with Chew Wee Ng of ByteDance | KrASIA

This is how brands can scale with TikTok: Q&#038;A with Chew Wee Ng of ByteDance

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Surabhi Pandey

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

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

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Videos

ByteDance is aggressively pushing into arenas dominated by other tech giants.

Video | Will ByteDance erode Alibaba's e-commerce dominance?  | KrASIA

Video | Will ByteDance erode Alibaba&#8217;s e-commerce dominance? 

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James Chan

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Who you calling a Chinese app? — TikTok

As Chinese apps face scrutiny abroad, TikTok releases new transparency report | KrASIA

As Chinese apps face scrutiny abroad, TikTok releases new transparency report

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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TikTok Pro is spreading through India via SMS and requesting access to personal data.

Fake TikTok Pro app spreads across India after ByteDance’s short video app is banned | KrASIA

Fake TikTok Pro app spreads across India after ByteDance’s short video app is banned

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Do Bilibili, or Xigua Video have what it takes to become China's next major media streaming platform?

Video | ByteDance vs Bilibili: Is there a Chinese alternative to YouTube? | KrASIA

Video | ByteDance vs Bilibili: Is there a Chinese alternative to YouTube?

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

Several homegrown apps like Roposo, Chingari, Mitron Tv, Bolo Indya, and others are now eyeing the market.

Life after TikTok ban in India: the search for a perfect alternative | KrASIA

Life after TikTok ban in India: the search for a perfect alternative

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Namrata Acharya

The withdrawal comes after TikTok's forced exit from India.

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok to end operations in Hong Kong | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok to end operations in Hong Kong

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

Payments

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

Social Impact

China is not the biggest investor in India, but it might be the most important one.

ByteDance

TECH PANO | How internet and venture capital are brewing a new crop of F&B brands in China

This is how brands can scale with TikTok: Q&A with Chew Wee Ng of ByteDance

Video | Will ByteDance erode Alibaba’s e-commerce dominance?