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

Consumer Services

After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad.

How a hanging tissue pack helped China’s Botare go global | KrASIA

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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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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

Indonesia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

The year-old company competes with startups like Teacherr, ODA Class, eduZilla, SkoolApp, and Classplus among others.

Global VC firm Learn Capital leads USD 16.5 million round in Bengaluru-based edtech Teachmint | KrASIA

Global VC firm Learn Capital leads USD 16.5 million round in Bengaluru-based edtech Teachmint

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

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

The recovery of India's mobility sector is likely to go on a downward trajectory in the coming months as many states go into lockdown.

Recovering Indian mobility sector takes another hit with second wave of COVID-19, Uber India adversely impacted | KrASIA

Recovering Indian mobility sector takes another hit with second wave of COVID-19, Uber India adversely impacted

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Health Tech

Startups such as Urban Company, Paytm, and Byju's have set up relief funds to help employees impacted by COVID-19.

Startups roll out measures to assist employees amid the second wave of COVID-19 in India | KrASIA

Startups roll out measures to assist employees amid the second wave of COVID-19 in India

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

E-commerce

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

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

Fintech

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

India added 12 unicorns from January to April. Four of these firms operate in the B2B sector, and more will follow.

Billions pour into Indian B2B companies, creating more and more unicorns | KrASIA Spotlight | KrASIA

Billions pour into Indian B2B companies, creating more and more unicorns | KrASIA Spotlight

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Avanish Tiwary

Tiger Global's appetite for growth-to-late stage deals—the flavor of the season—is the biggest driver bumping the valuation of late-stage startups.

Indian startups bask in high valuation as investors remain upbeat on massive digital adoption | KrASIA

Indian startups bask in high valuation as investors remain upbeat on massive digital adoption

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

GyanDhan has helped disburse INR 800 crore (USD 107 million) to more than 2,800 students seeking loans to study abroad.

Education loan provider GyanDhan connects lenders with students heading overseas | Startup stories | KrASIA

Education loan provider GyanDhan connects lenders with students heading overseas | Startup stories

Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, provides test prep courses, video lessons, and live classes for students.

Unacademy

Byju’s is raising about USD 150 million from UBS Group AG at a valuation of about USD 16.5 billion, making it the most valuable Indian startup.

Byju's to acquire two startups to strengthen its footing in the test preparation segment | KrASIA

Byju&#8217;s to acquire two startups to strengthen its footing in the test preparation segment

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Batteries

Propelled by the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment, EV adoption in India is on the rise. But there are still challenges to overcome.

Electric vehicle startups accelerate India towards its green mobility goals | KrASIA

Electric vehicle startups accelerate India towards its green mobility goals

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Monika Ghosh

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

Retail

India has over 12 million mom-and-pop shops across the country, of which 10 million are in rural areas. 