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Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Foundation and Large Models

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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

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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.

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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

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While Indonesian fintech is close to experiencing an inflection point, Convergence Ventures still sees plenty of opportunities in this sector.

Staying focused on Indonesian investments: Convergence Ventures Q&amp;A (Part 2)

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Cindy Silviana

GoPay is the most widely used digital wallet platform, but OVO has the highest public awareness, according to the 2019 Indonesian FIntech Report by Daily Social.

Mobile wallets and digital investments are Indonesia's most popular fintech products in 2019

Mobile wallets and digital investments are Indonesia&#8217;s most popular fintech products in 2019

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Khamila Mulia

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

Venture Capital

Indonesia will make up close to half of Southeast Asia’s USD 300 billion internet market, so there’s plenty of room for growth.

Staying focused on Indonesian investments: Convergence Ventures Q&amp;A (Part 1)

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Food Delivery

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

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

Payments

Ola Money offers services such as credits, short-term loans, and insurances.

Ola to let its financial service branch Ola Money to fly solo

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Avanish Tiwary

The sharia-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) platform seeks to propel Islamic finance sector in Indonesia.

Alami wants to show that Islamic finance can be profitable and socially responsible: Startup Stories

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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Beijing is moving more and more of its governmental services online.

Chinese government digitizes national healthcare system with Alibaba and Tencent

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Sun Henan

The latest round brings the firm's total funding to USD 70 million.

Payments firm 2C2P banks USD 52 million to expand beyond Southeast Asia

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Tech in Asia

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

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

Ant Group

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

Paytm is now valued at USD 16 billion, making it one of the most valued Asian startups.

SoftBank participates in USD 1 billion round in Indian fintech decacorn Paytm

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

Bukalapak

Bukalapak's users will be able to choose credit cards from various banks including BRI, Bank Mega, and Citi.

Fintech

Staying focused on Indonesian investments: Convergence Ventures Q&A (Part 2)

Mobile wallets and digital investments are Indonesia’s most popular fintech products in 2019

Staying focused on Indonesian investments: Convergence Ventures Q&A (Part 1)