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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

E-bikes are gaining traction around the world, with the majority produced in China.

From border patrols to urban commutes, e-bikes are becoming the go-to | KrASIA

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From border patrols to urban commutes, e-bikes are becoming the go-to

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

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.

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36Kr English

Hong Kong

The regulator says CICC has been granted a license, having seen an "uptick" in interest from Hong Kong hedge funds.

Dubai lures Chinese banks looking for opportunities in wealth management | KrASIA

Dubai lures Chinese banks looking for opportunities in wealth management

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

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Nikkei Asia

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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Singapore

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

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Fintech

Fintech | KrASIA Archives

Insurtech firm Waterdrop valued at USD 10b

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

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

Insurance

Waterdrop had around 330 million paid users at the end of June. Chinese Insurtech platform Waterdrop is preparing for a US listing that could happen as early as this quarter, at a valuation exceeding USD 10 billion, local news outlet Jiemian reported on Thursday.

KEY STAT | Tencent-backed online insurer Waterdrop eyes US listing | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Tencent-backed online insurer Waterdrop eyes US listing

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Julianna Wu

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

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

Digital Banks

Shopee is preparing the infrastructure to transform Bank BKE into a digital bank.

Indonesia's regulator confirms acquisition of Bank BKE by Sea Group, report says | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s regulator confirms acquisition of Bank BKE by Sea Group, report says

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Khamila Mulia

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

Bank Syariah Indonesia is a consortium of three state-owned banks that will redefine the region's Islamic economy.

Can Indonesia's mega sharia bank empower the country's Islamic fintech ecosystem? | KrASIA

Can Indonesia&#8217;s mega sharia bank empower the country&#8217;s Islamic fintech ecosystem?

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

Turning profits in BNPL relies heavily on economies of scale, but the future looks bright for companies that manage to strike the delicate balance.

The rise of buy now pay later in the Middle East: Overview and predictions | KrASIA

The rise of buy now pay later in the Middle East: Overview and predictions

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MENAbytes

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

Q&amp;A

Mishra is the founder and CEO of Afthonia, an incubator for fintech startups.

[Tuning In] Tanul Mishra gives her lens on the startup ecosystem in India | KrASIA

[Tuning In] Tanul Mishra gives her lens on the startup ecosystem in India

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Taro Ishida

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

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

Lending

With this round, KreditBee's parent company Finnov has cut down the shareholding of its existing Chinese backers from 40% to 10%.

Indian lending startup KreditBee bags USD 75 million from PremjiInvest, Mirae Asset Venture | KrASIA

Indian lending startup KreditBee bags USD 75 million from PremjiInvest, Mirae Asset Venture

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Payments

BharatPe is eyeing another USD 100 million-check after March to beef up its credit offerings.

BharatPe raises USD 108 million Series D round at USD 900 million valuation | KrASIA

BharatPe raises USD 108 million Series D round at USD 900 million valuation

According to the latest data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the total UPI-led transactions on WhatsApp Pay in January this year fell by 31%.

WhatsApp Pay sees a dip in takers for its digital payment offering in India | KrASIA

WhatsApp Pay sees a dip in takers for its digital payment offering in India

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Avanish Tiwary

Wave Money will focus on an app started in 2018 for paying bills and making online purchases, tapping the expertise of Alipay. Photo by Yuichi Nitta for Nikkei Asian Review.

Myanmar

Wave Money's monthly active users grew to over 3.9 million in December.

Wave Money posts growth in Q4, resumes operations in Myanmar | KrASIA

Wave Money posts growth in Q4, resumes operations in Myanmar

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