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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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.

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Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more

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How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Red tape is delaying the rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities.

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home | KrASIA

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Rather than chasing consumer hype, UBTech is doubling down on industrial deployments, putting its robots to work in automotive factories.

UBTech’s humanoid robots ditch the spotlight for car assembly lines | KrASIA

UBTech’s humanoid robots ditch the spotlight for car assembly lines

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

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Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

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

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

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

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Transportation

Sony Honda Mobility plans to double its workforce to 500 employees.

Sony and Honda EV venture to launch SUV and compact before 2030 | KrASIA

Sony and Honda EV venture to launch SUV and compact before 2030

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

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese semiconductor company, specializes in DRAM production, supporting demand for memory chips.

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

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What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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The move is intended to cut dependence on foreign suppliers SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron.

China's CXMT aims to build country's first advanced memory chips for AI | KrASIA

China&#8217;s CXMT aims to build country&#8217;s first advanced memory chips for AI

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

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Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

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

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

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Given the significant differences between the US and Chinese markets, is PDD Holdings risking a pyrrhic victory by emulating Pinduoduo's strategy with Temu?

Temu's Super Bowl return highlights e-commerce anxieties in the US | KrASIA

Temu&#8217;s Super Bowl return highlights e-commerce anxieties in the US

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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Deals in brief: Toyota to invest in TSMC’s Japan arm, Incomlend acquires LC Lite, 15 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Toyota to invest in TSMC’s Japan arm, Incomlend acquires LC Lite, 15 China and India deals, and more

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

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Electric vehicle

No vrooming engines, but still fun to drive.

Nissan, Hyundai woo Japanese car lovers with EV sports models | KrASIA

Nissan, Hyundai woo Japanese car lovers with EV sports models

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

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South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

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The Galaxy S24 series will provide a glimpse of what AI-embedded smartphones may look like, but the jury is still out on how far phone makers can take them. Here's the big picture.

Taking the leap: What you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy AI | KrASIA

Taking the leap: What you should know about Samsung’s Galaxy AI

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

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

ByteDance

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

GoTo

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Tokopedia

Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

Several contenders exist, but the verdict on the future leader of Southeast Asia's e-commerce market remains pending.

Southeast Asian e-commerce: TikTok disrupts the market, Shopee and Lazada navigate defensive dilemmas | KrASIA

Southeast Asian e-commerce: TikTok disrupts the market, Shopee and Lazada navigate defensive dilemmas

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: AC Ventures raises USD 210 million at final close of fifth fund, Sony scraps merger with India’s Zee, nine China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: AC Ventures raises USD 210 million at final close of fifth fund, Sony scraps merger with India’s Zee, nine China deals, and more

Honda's SUVs will hit the local market in early 2024 as competition with Chinese rivals heats up.