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

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Coffee

Luckin’s latest acquisition and Mixue’s coffee trials point to a widening split in strategy.

China’s coffee market splits in two as Luckin moves upmarket and Mixue digs deeper

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China Restaurant Insider

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DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Departures at DJI have raised concerns, but there’s a contrarian view worth considering.

Why DJI’s talent outflow may be a sign of strength, not weakness

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Malaysia

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

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Sudo Lim

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

Fintech

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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

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

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Google Pay's monthly average users grew by three times to 67 million in September.

Google Pay sees FY19 profit soar 83% in India on strong digital payment adoption

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Avanish Tiwary

During the SCxSC Fintech Conference 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Fintech companies ask regulators for more openness to develop the SEA market

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Sharmila Ganapathy

The company has a digital ledger of 18 million businesses across India.

US-based ARTIS Labs invests USD 3.2 million in Indian fintech company Crediwatch

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

WeChat

WeChat Pay allows money transfer via phone numbers

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Song Jingli

The largest fundraising in the digital corporate cost management sector during the year.

China’s online cost management platform Ekuaibao bags USD 50 million in Series C, C+

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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The company says it has sufficient cash and assets to protect its rights.

51 Credit Card under police investigation for violent loan collection practices, denies data theft

The Philippines was the fourth-highest remittance recipient globally at USD 34 billion in 2018.

Japan-based fintech DWC taps into the Philippines' e-wallet business by acquiring fintech firm Speed Money Transfer 

Japan-based fintech DWC taps into the Philippines&#8217; e-wallet business by acquiring fintech firm Speed Money Transfer 

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Thu Huong Le

After its shares dived nearly 35%, the company requested the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong to halt trading temporarily.

Police storm China's largest online credit card manager 51 Credit Card

Police storm China&#8217;s largest online credit card manager 51 Credit Card

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

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

Lending

True Balance allows users from tier 2 and 3 cities to check their mobile balance without internet.

Fintech

Google Pay sees FY19 profit soar 83% in India on strong digital payment adoption

Fintech companies ask regulators for more openness to develop the SEA market

US-based ARTIS Labs invests USD 3.2 million in Indian fintech company Crediwatch

WeChat Pay allows money transfer via phone numbers

China’s online cost management platform Ekuaibao bags USD 50 million in Series C, C+

51 Credit Card under police investigation for violent loan collection practices, denies data theft

Japan-based fintech DWC taps into the Philippines’ e-wallet business by acquiring fintech firm Speed Money Transfer

Police storm China’s largest online credit card manager 51 Credit Card

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