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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

Japan

Sony and Honda's Afeela is set to compete on software, but tariff and subsidy concerns loom.

Sony and Honda prepare for tough US EV debut under Trump | KrASIA

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

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

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Delays in Nvidia’s Thor chip production threaten its foothold as automakers double down on in-house alternatives.

Nvidia’s Thor chip setbacks test automaker confidence, opening doors for rivals | KrASIA

Nvidia’s Thor chip setbacks test automaker confidence, opening doors for rivals

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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

Batteries

Europe

Once hailed as Europe’s answer to CATL, Northvolt’s bankruptcy exposes the risks of poor leadership, flawed execution, and manufacturing failures—even with billions in backing.

Northvolt’s fall: How hubris and blunders shattered Europe’s battery ambitions | KrASIA

Northvolt’s fall: How hubris and blunders shattered Europe’s battery ambitions

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

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

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.

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

Deals in brief: Vingroup pledges additional funding toward EV arm, Intudo Ventures raises USD 125 million, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Vingroup pledges additional funding toward EV arm, Intudo Ventures raises USD 125 million, latest China deals, and more

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

"The Vietnamese carmaker's factory and ride-hail plans offer an ASEAN foothold.

VinFast expands EVs to Indonesia with thumbs up from Jokowi | KrASIA

VinFast expands EVs to Indonesia with thumbs up from Jokowi

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

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Gideon Ng

Vietnam's USD 85 billion EV startup aims to take on Tesla in the US market.

VinFast's valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut | KrASIA

VinFast&#8217;s valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut

70m motorbikes rule the alleys as Vingroup arm introduces latest electric car.

Vietnam's VinFast launches 'mini' EV with two doors and five seats | KrASIA

Vietnam&#8217;s VinFast launches &#8216;mini&#8217; EV with two doors and five seats

Vingroup chair finds new use for vehicles amid low deliveries in U.S. and Vietnam.

Vietnam's VinFast EVs enter ride-hailing with Grab rival Be Group | KrASIA

Vietnam&#8217;s VinFast EVs enter ride-hailing with Grab rival Be Group

Vietnam's Vingroup strikes tech deals to take EV business global. VinFast teams up with Intel and battery developers, targeting 1 million cars in six years.

Vietnam's Vingroup strikes tech deals to take EV business global | KrASIA

Vietnam&#8217;s Vingroup strikes tech deals to take EV business global

Vietnam's VinFast to raise USD 4 billion to make EVs, batteries in US. Deals with Credit Suisse, Citigroup come ahead of planned IPO.

Vietnam's VinFast to raise USD 4 billion to make EVs, batteries in US | KrASIA

Vietnam&#8217;s VinFast to raise USD 4 billion to make EVs, batteries in US

Vietnam's VinFast takes the EV battle to Tesla with US push. Will a bold plan for American sales, production and IPO pay off for the challenger?

VinFast

Deals in brief: Vingroup pledges additional funding toward EV arm, Intudo Ventures raises USD 125 million, latest China deals, and more

VinFast expands EVs to Indonesia with thumbs up from Jokowi

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

VinFast’s valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut

Vietnam’s VinFast launches ‘mini’ EV with two doors and five seats

Vietnam’s VinFast EVs enter ride-hailing with Grab rival Be Group

Vietnam’s Vingroup strikes tech deals to take EV business global

Vietnam’s VinFast to raise USD 4 billion to make EVs, batteries in US

Vietnam’s VinFast takes the EV battle to Tesla with US push

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