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KrASIA Writers

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

Foundation and Large Models

China

It’s price and performance, not geography, that now dictates AI adoption.

Coding tools Cursor and Windsurf found using Chinese AI in latest releases

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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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

Philippines

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Vietnam

BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands

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 | KrASIA

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

WhatsApp accelerates Indian banks' online push as distancing rules handicap branches

WhatsApp accelerates Indian banks&#8217; online push as distancing rules handicap branches

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Avanish Tiwary

Tpay Mobile was previously acquired by African investment firm Helios Investment Partner.

Dubai fintech firm Tpay Mobile acquires Turkish payments company Payguru

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MENAbytes

The funding for the FX platform was led by Ant Financial backed-BAce Capital, SMDV, and Skystar Capital.

Singapore fintech firm Wallex raises Series A funding

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Khamila Mulia

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

Venture Capital

The funding is directed at cultivating the financial services sector in the MENASA region.

Dubai International Financial Center’s Fintech Fund invests in four startups: FlexxPay, Rise, Now Money, and Sarwa

Together, they have operations in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. After the merger, Ayannah Global looks to extend its reach to Vietnam.

Indian payments firm ECAPS and Philippines-based Ayannah merge to expand their reach

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Ant Group

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

The Chinese mutual aid market is expected to reach 450 million users, or nearly 32% of the country’s population, by 2025.

Xiaomi to challenge Ant Financial with launch of new mutual aid plan

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Song Jingli

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

This investment will give Qudian a 28.9% stake in Secoo.

CHINA BRIEF | Consumer finance platform Qudian invests USD 100 million in luxury e-commerce firm Secoo

The OJK has vetted and licensed at least 162 fintech companies to date.

Indonesian P2P lending platform Taralite now licensed by Indonesian Financial Services Authority

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Ursula Florene

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

Payments

Khalti gains users by teaching financial skills and giving better market access.