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Beijing moves to inject public funds into state-owned banks, albeit quietly.

Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan? | KrASIA

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Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan?

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Pop Mart

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

Consumer Services

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Entertainment

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

Retail

Plush toys and core IPs propelled Pop Mart to record-breaking revenue in 2024.

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024 | KrASIA

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Slowing same-store growth may signal turbulence ahead for Chagee despite its standout year.

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom | KrASIA

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom

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

Grab

Grab | KrASIA Archives

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

Building a next-generation financial institution: A conversation with Jean Fernandes, CFO of GXS Bank. GXS Bank was founded by Grab and Singtel.

Building a next-generation financial institution: A conversation with Jean Fernandes, CFO of GXS Bank | KrASIA

Building a next-generation financial institution: A conversation with Jean Fernandes, CFO of GXS Bank

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Khamila Mulia

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

Fintech

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

On-demand Services

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group. Risks include phishing and account takeovers.

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group | KrASIA

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

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

Sea Group

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.

Southeast Asia’s listed tech companies face reckoning due to shaky fundamentals. PropertyGuru and GoTo are the next regional tech firms to go public.

Southeast Asia’s listed tech companies face reckoning due to shaky fundamentals | KrASIA

Southeast Asia’s listed tech companies face reckoning due to shaky fundamentals

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

Vietnam

Grab, Be Group, and Baemin raise fares in Vietnam amid soaring gasoline prices, which pose challenges for mobility businesses in the region.

Grab, Be Group, and Baemin raise fares in Vietnam amid soaring gasoline prices | KrASIA

Grab, Be Group, and Baemin raise fares in Vietnam amid soaring gasoline prices

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Stephanie Li

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

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Grab reports USD 1 billion loss in Q4 on heavy incentive spending. The Singapore tech group's first results since its US listing come as shares slump.

Grab reports USD 1 billion loss in Q4 on heavy incentive spending | KrASIA

Grab reports USD 1 billion loss in Q4 on heavy incentive spending

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

Shopee

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

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

E-commerce

Southeast Asian platforms seek ‘super app’ label to emulate Grab and Gojek. Shopee, Traveloka, and AirAsia have ventured into an array of services.

Southeast Asian platforms seek ‘super app’ label to emulate Grab and Gojek | KrASIA

Southeast Asian platforms seek ‘super app’ label to emulate Grab and Gojek

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Singapore

Grab had a bumpy month after going public on the Nasdaq. What's next?

Grab had a bumpy month after going public on the Nasdaq. What's next? | KrASIA

Grab had a bumpy month after going public on the Nasdaq. What&#8217;s next?

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

Lazada

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

Tokopedia

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

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Malaysia

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Thailand

The events that shaped Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem in 2021. From Gojek and Tokopedia merger to Grab going public, 2021 was a year to remember.

The events that shaped Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

The events that shaped Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

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

Electric Vehicles

Gojek speeds up transition to electric vehicle fleet in Indonesia with new JV. Gojek aims to transition 100% of its fleet to EVs by 2030.