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Fintech is the new applications, processes, products, or business models in the financial services industry, composed of one or more complementary financial services and provided as an end-to-end process via the internet.

Fintech

An e-commerce payment system facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions. Read stories of Payment service providers, platforms or the trending of the Payment industry.

Payments

Japan

The industry is aiming to start mutual use of QR code payment systems in Southeast Asia and India by Expo 2025 Osaka.

Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code | KrASIA

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Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code

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

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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Securing China’s commitment to reduce plastic production will be crucial for an effective treaty to combat plastic pollution.

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production | KrASIA

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production

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Investment

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Private Equity

Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

Venture Capital

India

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

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

Didi Chuxing Technology Co., formerly Didi Kuaidi, is a Chinese transportation network company, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology conglomerate.

Didi

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China Tech

“I have never dwelled much on what we should call these emerging businesses. In fact, I don’t think it matters.” China's unicorn hunter points out 3 common characteristics that successful companies share.

The Investor Behind Didi & Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 1) | KrASIA

The Investor Behind Didi &#038; Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 1)

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Plus, Ola teamed up with ICICI Bank. Myanmar’s digital consulting startup Nexlabs raised a six-digit equity investment led by Singapore-based VC firm VIMIC.

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Is Set to Launch Bike-Sharing Platform | KrASIA

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Is Set to Launch Bike-Sharing Platform

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

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Xiaochun Zhao

Instead of acquiring the beleaguered bike-sharing startup Bluegogo, Didi announced it's simply hosting Bluegogo's operation.

Didi Rolls Out Deposit Free Bike-Sharing Service, Escalating The Already Fierce Competition | KrASIA

Didi Rolls Out Deposit Free Bike-Sharing Service, Escalating The Already Fierce Competition

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. 

Transportation

Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

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KrASIA Weekly Roundup

Didi's strategy for globalization is backed by its $12 billion cash reserves.

Analysis: By Acquiring Brazilian 99, Didi Sets a Foothold in Latin America, Where Escalated War Between Uber and Didi Is Expected | KrASIA

Analysis: By Acquiring Brazilian 99, Didi Sets a Foothold in Latin America, Where Escalated War Between Uber and Didi Is Expected

Plus, South Korean ride-sharing startup SoCar, is set to launch its service in Malaysia. Spotify reported having filed IPO documents with the SEC.

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Acquires Brazilian Taxi and Car-Hailing Company 99 | KrASIA

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Acquires Brazilian Taxi and Car-Hailing Company 99

DiDi is expected to develop a bike-sharing brand of its own.

Deals | Didi Acquires The Beleaguered Bike-Sharing Startup Bluegogo, Possibly Challenging Its Former Partner Ofo | KrASIA

Deals | Didi Acquires The Beleaguered Bike-Sharing Startup Bluegogo, Possibly Challenging Its Former Partner Ofo

Plus, Regional VC firm Gobi Partners expands ASEAN team with two new VPs. Uber is studying a subscription model for UberEats, its food delivery service.

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Acquires Bike-Sharing Startup Bluegogo, Escalating The Competition in China's Transportation Industry | KrASIA

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Acquires Bike-Sharing Startup Bluegogo, Escalating The Competition in China&#8217;s Transportation Industry

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