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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.

CXMT

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

East Asia

Micron

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

Samsung

SK Hynix is a South Korean giant that produces memory chips and storage solutions used in consumer electronics, data centers, and AI applications.

SK Hynix

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

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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

New players seek to break the global monopoly in the volatile memory market.

China makes inroads in DRAM chips in challenge to Samsung and Micron | KrASIA

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China makes inroads in DRAM chips in challenge to Samsung and Micron

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

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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.

Alibaba

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

Malaysia

Alibaba Cloud is hosting a Malaysia demo day on February 27, offering startups a chance to pitch, network, and access support through its startup program.

Calling all startups in Malaysia: Don’t miss Alibaba Cloud’s demo day | KrASIA

Calling all startups in Malaysia: Don’t miss Alibaba Cloud’s demo day

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KrASIA Writers

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

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Retail

By blending its IP-driven charm with upscale designs, Pop Mart’s new jewelry brand is striking a chord with loyal fans and curious shoppers alike.

Pop Mart’s foray into jewelry finds early fans with Popop | KrASIA

Pop Mart’s foray into jewelry finds early fans with Popop

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

SoftBank

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

GoTo

October - December earnings show Vision Fund continues to suffer from tough market.

SoftBank Group reports USD 5.9 billion loss amid tech downturn | KrASIA

SoftBank Group reports USD 5.9 billion loss amid tech downturn

Investment vehicle to shed about 150 employees as deal-making slows.

SoftBank Vision Fund to cut one-third of staff in tech downturn | KrASIA

SoftBank Vision Fund to cut one-third of staff in tech downturn

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

Investment

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

SoftBank's Son 'studying' Arm's London IPO but US remains favorite. Chairman bets on blockbuster listing after record Vision Fund losses.

SoftBank's Son 'studying' London IPO for Arm but US remains favorite | KrASIA

SoftBank&#8217;s Son &#8216;studying&#8217; London IPO for Arm but US remains favorite

SoftBank's Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss. Group vows to scale back new investments after tech sell-off hits its portfolio.

SoftBank's Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss | KrASIA

SoftBank&#8217;s Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss

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

Artificial Intelligence

SoftBank to bring big data to small business with USD 40 forecasting. The service predicts customer traffic with AI analysis of location and weather data.

SoftBank to bring big data to small business with USD 40 forecasting | KrASIA

SoftBank to bring big data to small business with USD 40 forecasting

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

SoftBank co-leads USD 400 million investment in cybersecurity firm Claroty. SoftBank’s head of investment in Israel will join Claroty’s board of directors.

SoftBank co-leads USD 400 million investment in Israeli cybersecurity firm Claroty | KrASIA

SoftBank co-leads USD 400 million investment in Israeli cybersecurity firm Claroty

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Accel Partners invests in high-potential startups, supporting product development, market expansion, and growth strategies.

Accel Partners

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

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

Tiger Global, a US-based venture firm, backs internet and software businesses scaling across multiple regions.

Tiger Global

Everything about India's unicorn hunters of 2021 | KrASIA Year In Review. A total of 40 unicorns were created in the first 11 months of this year.

Everything about India's unicorn hunters of 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

Everything about India&#8217;s unicorn hunters of 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

SoftBank has reportedly invested about USD 3 billion in India so far this year.

SoftBank may invest up to USD 10 billion in Indian startups in 2022 | KrASIA

SoftBank may invest up to USD 10 billion in Indian startups in 2022

A Gaussian Robotics device operating at the Changi Airport in Singapore. Photo from the Gaussian Robotics official Facebook account.

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

Robotics

SoftBank makes fresh bet on Chinese robotics startup. Vision Fund 2 leads USD 188 million investment in Gaussian Robotics. Round was also joined by Meituan.

SoftBank

SoftBank Group reports USD 5.9 billion loss amid tech downturn

SoftBank Vision Fund to cut one-third of staff in tech downturn

SoftBank’s Son ‘studying’ London IPO for Arm but US remains favorite

SoftBank’s Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss

SoftBank to bring big data to small business with USD 40 forecasting

SoftBank co-leads USD 400 million investment in Israeli cybersecurity firm Claroty

Everything about India’s unicorn hunters of 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

SoftBank may invest up to USD 10 billion in Indian startups in 2022

SoftBank makes fresh bet on Chinese robotics startup Gaussian Robotics

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