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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

Indonesia

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

Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more

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

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KrASIA Writers

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

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

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

Fintech

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

GrowFix launched its first asset in December 2020–a pool of gold-backed loans where retail investors could invest in and get an 11 % fixed interest rate.

Debt asset platform GrowFix raises seed fund from Zerodha, Better Capital | KrASIA

Debt asset platform GrowFix raises seed fund from Zerodha, Better Capital

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Users can instantly liquidate their investment and convert it into Ovo Cash.

Ovo and Bareksa roll out in-app investment feature for the young | KrASIA

Ovo and Bareksa roll out in-app investment feature for the young

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Ursula Florene

China's new digital yuan trial to distribute at least USD 14 million

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Multiple cities have already conducted or are on the way to test digital yuan locally.

KEY STAT | China accelerates digital currency trials before national holiday | KrASIA

KEY STAT | China accelerates digital currency trials before national holiday

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Julianna Wu

Singapore

The firm has now secured a total of USD 36.6 million, including the USD 16 million Series C funding in July last year.

Wealth management platform StashAway eyes regional expansion after reaching USD 1 billion in assets under management | KrASIA

Wealth management platform StashAway eyes regional expansion after reaching USD 1 billion in assets under management

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Stephanie Li

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

Payments

Thailand

Token sales are set to begin later this year.

Thailand’s main digital asset exchange will go without cryptocurrency | KrASIA

Thailand’s main digital asset exchange will go without cryptocurrency

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

Data from Indonesia’s financial services authority (OJK) states that the number of retail investors has grown 56% year-on-year in 2020.

Indonesia's millennial investors drive interest for new investment apps | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s millennial investors drive interest for new investment apps

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Sea Group

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

Digital Banks

A growing presence of digital banks in Indonesia will encourage innovation and digitalization of financial services, expert say.

Digital banking to gain a foothold in Indonesia in 2021 | KrASIA

Digital banking to gain a foothold in Indonesia in 2021

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Khamila Mulia

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

Alibaba

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

Ant Group

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

Tencent

Major platforms, such as Alipay and JD Finance, removed deposit products last month.

China prohibits proxy sale of bank deposit products | KrASIA

China prohibits proxy sale of bank deposit products

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

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

Pinduoduo

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

E-commerce

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

Entertainment

Pinduoduo planned to promote its new service Duoduo Pay and grocery group-buying platform Duoduo Maicai.

ByteDance's Douyin to replace Pinduoduo as red packet sponsor of CCTV gala | KrASIA

ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin to replace Pinduoduo as red packet sponsor of CCTV gala

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