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

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The Chinese chipmaker has built a vertically integrated GPGPU ecosystem, and now seeks new capital to scale it.

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CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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

Dreame

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

East Asia

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

Borrowing from the playbook of autonomous vehicles, Dreame uses LiDAR tech to achieve what traditional garden toolmakers couldn’t.

Dreame’s robotic lawn mowers lead the pack with a smart LiDAR edge

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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 does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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

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Indonesia's financial authority has moved to regulate unlicensed financial advisers to protect novice investors.

Indonesia's "finfluencers" under scrutiny as P2P lending bubble bursts

Indonesia&#8217;s &#8220;finfluencers&#8221; under scrutiny as P2P lending bubble bursts

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

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

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

Plus, Lyft mulls to enter Japanese ride-hailing space. Allianz invested in Go-Jek. 

KrASIA Daily: Pinduoduo Adds $ 3 Billion to Its War Chest to Keep Growing Momentum 

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Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

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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.

AVANA’s co-founder, Yien Yee, has also been recently selected to be a part of Alibaba’s e-Founders Fellowship Programme.

Deals | Gobi Partners Leads $1M in Malaysian AVANA’s Pre-A Round

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand across South Asia

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

In the recent two weeks, Alibaba acquired a 45% stake in Pakistan’s Telenor Microfinance Bank and invested $ 2 billion in Lazada.

Deals | Alibaba in Rumored Talks to Buy Pakistani Daraz, Expanding E-commerce Reach Across Asia

Leveraging on China’s super app WeChat, Pinduoduo is China’s 2nd largest e-commerce app.

Taobao Launches Discounts App to Fend off Intimidating Rival Pinduoduo

Alibaba's total investment in Lazada now stands at $4 billion.

Deals | Alibaba Adding $2 Billion to Lazada to Speed up Southeast Asia Expansion

Disrupting the Glass Industry with Improved Efficiency, Atjubo.com Raises Nearly 100 Million Yuan

By offering a package of services covering the whole glass industry chain, Atjubo.com aims not to be merely a go-between platform.

Deals | Disrupting the Glass Industry with Improved Efficiency, Atjubo.com Raises Nearly USD 15 Million

Chinese e-commerce platform targeting overseas market have a unique advantage as there are sufficient suppliers.

Deals | Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform Club Factory Banks USD100 M to Fuel Expansion in Southeast Asia and Middle East

The company has engaged in overseas markets including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.