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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

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

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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KrASIA Writers

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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 guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Fintech

Fintech | KrASIA Archives

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

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

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Stephanie Li

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

Ant Group

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.

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

Mobility

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.

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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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James Chan

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

Chinese regulators probe Alipay's exclusive role in mutual fund distribution which has delayed Ant's IPO.

Fintech giant Ant Group faces potential US ban ahead of IPO | KrASIA

Fintech giant Ant Group faces potential US ban ahead of IPO

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

Founded in 2015, AppotaPay claims to have over 55 million users.

AppotaPay secures license to join Vietnam’s crowded fintech market | KrASIA

AppotaPay secures license to join Vietnam’s crowded fintech market

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

Insurance

airp

Insurtech

Asia's Innovation Resource Platform

The third installment of AIRP (Asia’s Innovation Resource Platform) saw FWD discuss robot advisory, agent recruitment, AI health management, and leads management.

AIRP Exchange Series 3: FWD Group seeks Chinese partners in insurtech | KrASIA

AIRP Exchange Series 3: FWD Group seeks Chinese partners in insurtech

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AIRP

Egypt’s NowPay raises USD 2.1 million seed investment

NowPay's team. Courtesy of NowPay via MENAbytes.

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

The employees of companies that use NowPay can request salary advances through its mobile app.

Egypt’s NowPay raises USD 2.1 million seed for financial wellness platform | KrASIA

Egypt’s NowPay raises USD 2.1 million seed for financial wellness platform

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MENAbytes

Razorpay became the sixth unicorn company this year

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

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

Tiger Global, a US-based venture firm, backs internet and software businesses scaling across multiple regions.

Tiger Global

Y Combinator accelerates early-stage startups, mentoring founders and providing seed funding for transformative tech ideas.

Y Combinator

Razorpay aims to power payments and banking for 50 million businesses by 2025 from the current five million.

Indian fintech startup Razorpay enters unicorn club with USD 100 million funding from GIC, Sequoia | KrASIA

Indian fintech startup Razorpay enters unicorn club with USD 100 million funding from GIC, Sequoia

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

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