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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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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

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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

Deep Tech | KrASIA Archives

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

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

Israeli cloud data company OwnBackup raises USD 240 million at over USD 3 billion valuation. OwnBackup recovers lost and corrupted data.

Israeli cloud data company OwnBackup raises USD 240 million at over USD 3 billion valuation | KrASIA

Israeli cloud data company OwnBackup raises USD 240 million at over USD 3 billion valuation

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NoCamels

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

Semiconductors

Chinese semiconductor giant SMIC beat market expectations for the second quarter of 2021 and raised its revenue and profit margin targets for the full year.

SMIC raises revenue expectations after beating Q2 earnings target | KrASIA

SMIC raises revenue expectations after beating Q2 earnings target

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AJ Cortese

Unitree Robotics Go1. Photo courtesy of Unitree Robotics

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

Robotics

Unitree Robotics nabs Series A investment led by Shunwei Capital for consumer- and enterprise-focused robot dogs after successful CNY Gala appearance.

Unitree Robotics nabs Series A investment led by Shunwei Capital | KrASIA

Unitree Robotics nabs Series A investment led by Shunwei Capital

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

Cross-border SaaS provider Keyouyun bags exclusive angel investment from Hangzhou Raycloud/ It works with merchants on Shopee, Lazada, Amazon, and more.

Cross-border SaaS provider Keyouyun bags exclusive angel investment from Hangzhou Raycloud | KrASIA

Cross-border SaaS provider Keyouyun bags exclusive angel investment from Hangzhou Raycloud

Chip designer Yusur completes Series A financing to hone DPU tech for low-latency, decentralized processing across cloud networks.

Chip designer Yusur completes Series A financing to hone DPU tech | KrASIA

Chip designer Yusur completes Series A financing to hone DPU tech

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

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

Amazon Web Services maps out new strategy for China. AWS is already the frontrunner in cloud computing. Its annual revenue could reach USD 54 billion

Amazon Web Services maps out new strategy for China | KrASIA

Amazon Web Services maps out new strategy for China

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

Artificial Intelligence

Big data engine LineZone Data nets investment to empower the fast fashion sector's operational efficiency and optimize supply chains in China.

Big data engine LineZone Data nets investment to empower fast fashion in China | KrASIA

Big data engine LineZone Data nets investment to empower fast fashion in China

How do machines identify faces? Examine security measures, privacy debates, and tech frameworks driving facial recognition adoption.

Facial Recognition

Cloudwalk to be the first of China’s 4 "AI dragons" to go public. The others—Yitu, SenseTime, and Megvii—are in varying stages of their IPO processes.

Cloudwalk to be the first of China’s 4 ‘AI dragons’ to go public | KrASIA

Cloudwalk to be the first of China’s 4 ‘AI dragons’ to go public

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Brady Ng

Database services provider PingCAP’s valuation surpasses USD 3 billion after financing led by Sequoia Capital and GIC.