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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Artificial intelligence

Advantest's tools are in demand as AI pushes the limits of chipmaking.

This rising Japanese chip stock has a close correlation with Nvidia | KrASIA

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This rising Japanese chip stock has a close correlation with Nvidia

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

KrASIA

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

Australia

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Bananain is a brand dedicated to eliminating the discomforts of everyday life.

Redesigning the basics: How Bananain built a brand around comfort | KrASIA

Redesigning the basics: How Bananain built a brand around comfort

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

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

Fintech

Fintech | KrASIA Archives

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

The Aqumon app, which has been downloaded 100,000 times, offers access to low-cost ETF portfolios.

Magnum Research closes pre-Series B round backed by Lenovo Capital, Alibaba, others | KrASIA

Magnum Research closes pre-Series B round backed by Lenovo Capital, Alibaba, others

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Ursula Florene

Lufax New York IPO to raise USD 2.4 billion

Lufax's initial public offering would become one of the biggest by a Chinese company in the US this year.

KEY STAT | Chinese fintech unicorn Lufax to collect USD 2.36 billion in New York IPO | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Chinese fintech unicorn Lufax to collect USD 2.36 billion in New York IPO

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Julianna Wu

Mother Finance crunches mobile data for digital lending

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

Lending

Fintech firm Mother Finance offers loans to the unbanked population based on their smartphone data.

Mother Finance crunches mobile data for credit scores and digital lending in Myanmar: Startup Stories | KrASIA

Mother Finance crunches mobile data for credit scores and digital lending in Myanmar: Startup Stories

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Stephanie Li

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

Over 800 global speakers will join this year's Fintech Festival, including heads of state, financial and tech leaders, policy makers, leading startups, and multilateral agencies.

The Singapore Fintech Festival is back in December—in a hybrid format | KrASIA

The Singapore Fintech Festival is back in December—in a hybrid format

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Vulcan Post

Ant Group's Q1-Q3 gorss profit year-on-year increase: 74%

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

Opinion

Alibaba is subscribing for a fifth of the available Ant shares in the IPO, that could raise as much as USD 35 billion.

KEY STAT | Ant Group posts 74% year-on-year profit increase ahead of mega IPO | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Ant Group posts 74% year-on-year profit increase ahead of mega IPO

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

Payments

Thailand’s digital payment sector is set to grow by USD 9.1 billion in 2020 and the total transaction value could jump 13.2% to USD 1.49 billion by 2024, according to Statista. 

Line launches banking services on its messaging app in Thailand | KrASIA

Line launches banking services on its messaging app in Thailand

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

Digital Banks

Jack Ma-controlled finance platform still awaits notice from China regulator.

Ant Group wins Hong Kong clearance for USD 35 billion IPO plan [Update] | KrASIA

Ant Group wins Hong Kong clearance for USD 35 billion IPO plan [Update]

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

Social Impact

Q&amp;A

The social entrepreneur tells her story of moving to the US and then returning home to create an equitable society with the aid of technology.

[Tuning in] Pwint Htun, founder of Mobilizing Myanmar, on using technology to create a more equitable society | KrASIA

[Tuning in] Pwint Htun, founder of Mobilizing Myanmar, on using technology to create a more equitable society

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

Gojek

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

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

Travel

Videos

From Gojek to Tokopedia, Indonesia is home to some of the biggest players in Southeast Asia's tech scene.

Video | These are Indonesia's most valuable unicorn startups | KrASIA

Video | These are Indonesia&#8217;s most valuable unicorn startups

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