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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

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

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI’s Operator hints at a future where AI agents take over e-commerce.

Agentic commerce is near: AI could soon turn into your personal shopper | KrASIA

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Agentic commerce is near: AI could soon turn into your personal shopper

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

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

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

Transportation

Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo | KrASIA

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

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

SoftBank

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: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more

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Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems.

Enterprise Services | KrASIA Archives

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

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

The fund will invest in around 10-15 companies and write checks worth USD 943,300 to USD 1.3 million.

Indian early-stage VC firm Mela Ventures raises maiden fund to back B2B tech startups | KrASIA

Indian early-stage VC firm Mela Ventures raises maiden fund to back B2B tech startups

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Wallyt offers a suite of mobile payment solutions to overseas financial institutions and merchants.

Nurturing a cashless future: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

Nurturing a cashless future: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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

CloudCfo offers an array of cloud services that include accounting, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

US impact fund SEAF invests in Philippine startup CloudCfo | KrASIA

US impact fund SEAF invests in Philippine startup CloudCfo

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Stephanie Li

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

From stock cataloging to POS billing solutions to grocery deliveries, the company has adapted quickly to keep with the times.

Perpule's B2C pivots land it in big-box business: Startup Stories | KrASIA

Perpule&#8217;s B2C pivots land it in big-box business: Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

Partner Persol cites need to ease Japanese hiring gap in IT workers.

NEC app helps Japan recruit Indian tech engineers | KrASIA

NEC app helps Japan recruit Indian tech engineers

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

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Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

E-commerce

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The total value of all known unicorns based in India is USD 73.2 billion, while the value of unicorns founded overseas by Indians sums up to USD 99.6  billion.

Indian entrepreneurs set up a total of 61 unicorns globally | KrASIA

Indian entrepreneurs set up a total of 61 unicorns globally

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Flipkart has supported the entrepreneurial ambitions of its employees, but this is the first time it’s formally getting involved in a mentoring activity.

Flipkart launches its first accelerator program to mentor startups | KrASIA

Flipkart launches its first accelerator program to mentor startups

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

DotPe helps restaurants with catalogue management, in-store ordering, digital payments, and customer engagement.

DotPe challenges Zomato and Swiggy with F&B enterprise tools | Startup Stories | KrASIA

DotPe challenges Zomato and Swiggy with F&#038;B enterprise tools | Startup Stories

The company features a big data platform which can monitor online information and generate analysis reports automatically.

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese Adademy of Sciences-affiliated AI startup Wenge raises USD 29 million in Series C | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese Adademy of Sciences-affiliated AI startup Wenge raises USD 29 million in Series C

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