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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

US President Donald Trump is seeking to expand national restrictions on Chinese investments.

US delisting risk for Chinese shares resurfaces: 5 things to know | KrASIA

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US delisting risk for Chinese shares resurfaces: 5 things to know

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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Photo of Venetia Lee, CEO of AlipayHK and general manager of Ant International for the Greater China region.

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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

Ant Group

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

Fintech

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

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

Payments

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

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Q&amp;A

Focusing on transport, dining, payments, and cross-border travel, AlipayHK wants to evolve into a platform that quietly handles the rhythms of daily life.

“We aspire to become Hong Kong’s superapp,” says AlipayHK CEO Venetia Lee | KrASIA

“We aspire to become Hong Kong’s superapp,” says AlipayHK CEO Venetia Lee

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T. K. Lin

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

China’s safety rules assume you’ve got five minutes to escape. In a real fire, it could be five seconds.

What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate | KrASIA

What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate

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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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

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

E-commerce

Indonesia

Sea Group's ShopeePay has quickly become a serious contender in Indonesia's e-payment scene. A recent survey by market research firm Snapcart found that it was the most used e-wallet in the country this March.

ShopeePay tops Indonesian e-wallet game in Q1: Survey | KrASIA

ShopeePay tops Indonesian e-wallet game in Q1: Survey

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For Rahul Shinghal, CEO of digital escrow platform Tazapay, cross-border trade relies strongly on trust, especially for small businesses. There are complex issues—payments need to be arranged, specific terms and conditions met, and documentation produced.

Digital escrow service Tazapay expands in the region after new funding | KrASIA

Digital escrow service Tazapay expands in the region after new funding

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Philippines

The Philippine Stock Exchange and local financial firms are adapting to a new crop of market participants.

Young, tech-savvy Philippine investors revitalize an old institution | KrASIA

Young, tech-savvy Philippine investors revitalize an old institution

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Elyssa Christine Lopez

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

Huawai has gained a mobile payment license in China after buying Shenzhen Xunlian Zhifu Network from Shanghai Wo Rui Ou Information Technology Co., Ltd., China Securities Journal reported on Sunday

Huawei gains payment license after latest acquisition | KrASIA

Huawei gains payment license after latest acquisition

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Song Jingli

Indonesian stock trading app Ajaib said on Monday that it received USD 65 million in an extended Series A round led by Ribbit Capital. This comes after a USD 25 million investment in February, bringing the total to USD 90 million, according to a statement. Ribbit is a backer of the famed US stock dealing app Robinhood, leading a USD 3.4 billion funding last month.

Indonesian trading app Ajaib bags funds from Robinhood investor | KrASIA

Indonesian trading app Ajaib bags funds from Robinhood investor

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

Thailand

Indonesian travel tech unicorn Traveloka on Friday announced that it will partner with SCB 10X, the innovation arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), and form a joint company called Trex Ventures.Siam Commercial Bank is one of the largest lenders in Thailand and was reportedly involved in Traveloka's USD 250 million funding round in July last year. Together, the partners plan to create financial products that are tailored to meet the needs of travelers and lifestyle consumers in Thailand, said Pitiporn Phanaphat, chief business development and financial officer at SCB 10X.

Traveloka joins Siam Commercial Bank to create fintech products in Thailand | KrASIA

Traveloka joins Siam Commercial Bank to create fintech products in Thailand

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Khamila Mulia

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

Beijing-based online mutual aid platform Qingsong Huzhu stopped operations on Wednesday, Economic Observer reported, citing users of the service. Before the shutdown, the site registered 17 million users at the end of May last year, second only to Ant Group's Xiang Hu Bao with about 100 million members.

Tencent-backed mutual aid platform Qingsong Huzhu abruptly shuts down | KrASIA

Tencent-backed mutual aid platform Qingsong Huzhu abruptly shuts down

Several banks in Shanghai have started offering digital yuan wallets to interested individuals and corporates. So far, the electronic currency has only been available during limited trial periods and to people that have been selected in a lottery.The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of Communications confirmed to KrASIA on Thursday that private persons and companies can apply. The Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, as well as the Postal Savings Bank of China opened the service to individuals, according to a report by The Paper.

China's digital yuan is now available to individuals and corporates in Shanghai | KrASIA

China&#8217;s digital yuan is now available to individuals and corporates in Shanghai

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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

Gaming

Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent (HKEX: 0700) posted strong revenue growth of 28% for 2020 to reach USD 74.4 billion in sales, as online entertainment, social media, and investments brought in a steady stream of cash. Net income for the year was USD 24.5 billion, a 71% jump from 2019, exceeding previous estimations of USD 20 billion.

KEY STAT | Tencent reports USD 74 billion revenue for 2020 | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Tencent reports USD 74 billion revenue for 2020

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