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

East Asia

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

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

Grab

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

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

Tokopedia

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

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Indonesia

Malaysia

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

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more

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

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KrASIA Writers

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

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

Electric Vehicles

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

BYD’s “super e-platform” is here to help EV drivers forget about range anxiety.

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone | KrASIA

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone

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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From setup costs to visas and tax policies, this guide covers key aspects of doing business in the UAE.

Expanding to the UAE? Here are 5 things businesses need to know | KrASIA

Expanding to the UAE? Here are 5 things businesses need to know

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

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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

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

Entertainment

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Bytedance has been investing aggressively in the online reading sector, where Tencent is already a leading player.

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature | KrASIA

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Daily average active users of Honor of Kings, 2020: 100 million

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The Tencent blockbuster mobile game is also the top-grossing title in the world.

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

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Julianna Wu

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

E-commerce

This isn’t the first time Miniso’s products were found to have harmful elements.

Tencent-backed retailer Miniso sets up USD 15 million buyback fund for dangerous recalled products | KrASIA

Tencent-backed retailer Miniso sets up USD 15 million buyback fund for dangerous recalled products

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Song Jingli

China, Japan, and the US were the top three markets for player spending.

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile | KrASIA

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile

The new digital game marketplace specializes in casual and entertaining games.

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan | KrASIA

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan

Zhenkunhang has scored USD 315 million in its Series E round.

Jack Ma's PE firm leads investment round of e-commerce site backed by Tencent | KrASIA

Jack Ma&#8217;s PE firm leads investment round of e-commerce site backed by Tencent

Moonlight Blade Mobile's release week revenue: USD 50 million

The gaming giant's stock price also hit a record high.

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China's App Store first week revenue record | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China&#8217;s App Store first week revenue record

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

Pinduoduo

Jack Ma's retirement marks a new era for the country's innovators.

China 'second-generation' internet entrepreneurs take helm | KrASIA

China &#8216;second-generation&#8217; internet entrepreneurs take helm

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

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Tencent share prices rose 4.1 % on Tuesday following the court's decision.

Tencent

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

Tencent-backed retailer Miniso sets up USD 15 million buyback fund for dangerous recalled products

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan

Jack Ma’s PE firm leads investment round of e-commerce site backed by Tencent

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China’s App Store first week revenue record

China ‘second-generation’ internet entrepreneurs take helm

US appeals court squashes WeChat ban, Tencent share price shoots up

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