Alibaba

Baidu

ByteDance (TikTok)

DeepSeek

Meituan

Pinduoduo (Temu)

Xiaohongshu (RedNote)

Most Watched

Southeast Asia

China

Middle East

Japan

South Korea

Europe

Places

KrASIA Connection

Deals in Brief

Our Events

View All Collections

Collections

Events

Ecosystem

Insights

Features

About

36Kr (EN)

News

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

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

Short Video

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

Video

Low setup costs, foreign ownership, and open capital flow make UAE free zones an attractive launchpad for studios expanding into the Arab world.

Why the UAE is the next stop for China’s short drama wave | KrASIA

Home

Why the UAE is the next stop for China’s short drama wave

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a6b9ace74da9df391d5f7ba1892f4393?s=96&d=blank&r=g

36Kr English

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

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Fore Coffee’s IPO pops on debut, Accenture invests in GoUpscale, GXS Bank acquires Validus Capital, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Fore Coffee’s IPO pops on debut, Accenture invests in GoUpscale, GXS Bank acquires Validus Capital, and more

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/972f75dd52ed83672433f4213ed054a8?s=96&d=blank&r=g

KrASIA Writers

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

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

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

East Asia

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

Consumer Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Once a go-to for outdoor gear, Jack Wolfskin has lost its edge. Anta thinks it can bring it back.

Anta acquires Jack Wolfskin in USD 290 million deal | KrASIA

Anta acquires Jack Wolfskin in USD 290 million deal

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

Fintech

Fintech | KrASIA Archives

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

Gaming

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

Payments

The Singapore startup expands its payment system for game publishers and content creators.

GIC-backed Coda offers fresh alternative to big tech app stores | KrASIA

GIC-backed Coda offers fresh alternative to big tech app stores

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

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aec5e55596415464d13490d0e0caa9a2?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Nikkei Asia

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

Thailand

The latest report by WV and Ravenry highlights the innovation-driven transformation of Thailand’s fintech landscape.

Seven key takeaways about the evolution of Thailand’s fintech landscape | KrASIA

Seven key takeaways about the evolution of Thailand’s fintech landscape

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

Malaysia

Tranglo's partnership with Ripple exemplifies its evolution from addressing reload card inefficiencies to becoming a global leader in cross-border payments.

Tranglo collaborates with Ripple to reshape the future of cross-border payments | KrASIA

Tranglo collaborates with Ripple to reshape the future of cross-border payments

Oceania

Philippines

Nearly 40 of Australia's leading fintech companies showcased their offerings at this year's Singapore FinTech Festival, extending their influence in the Asia Pacific region.

Australia elevates its innovation profile at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival | KrASIA

Australia elevates its innovation profile at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival

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

Lending

Announcements

RCBC will pilot Bizbaz's credit assessment tool to enhance loan accessibility and reduce non-performing loans, addressing the challenge of financial inclusion.

Bizbaz and RCBC collaborate to enhance credit scoring and accessibility with AI | KrASIA

Bizbaz and RCBC collaborate to enhance credit scoring and accessibility with AI

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

E-commerce

Latin America

Wei Duan, representing EBANX, highlights the company's pivotal role in facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, unlocking new opportunities in LATAM, Africa, India, and beyond.

Beyond borders: Navigating the intersections of payments and cross-border digital commerce in LATAM, Africa, and India with EBANX | KrASIA

Beyond borders: Navigating the intersections of payments and cross-border digital commerce in LATAM, Africa, and India with EBANX

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Fostering global commerce inclusivity is central to Ant International's "4T" strategy, underpinned by its four key business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Anext Bank.

Inclusivity in payment and commerce is core to Ant International's expansion strategy | KrASIA

Inclusivity in payment and commerce is core to Ant International&#8217;s expansion strategy

The company's top executive aims to serve unbanked population and middle-class travelers.

Indonesia's Bank BTPN sees big opportunity in digital banking | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s Bank BTPN sees big opportunity in digital banking

Airwallex's story started from a coffee shop in Melbourne. Eight years later, it's a global cross-border payments platform on the cusp of bringing Chinese companies onto the global stage.

Airwallex attains license to facilitate international expansion for Chinese companies | KrASIA

Airwallex attains license to facilitate international expansion for Chinese companies

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95a233416d3f865e26cf30c8378b6b83?s=96&d=blank&r=g