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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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Both are doubling down on embodied AI, backing a growing slate of robotics startups.

JD.com and Meituan take their rivalry from takeout to humanoid robots

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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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China’s AI sector firms its footing as chip exports ease and fresh funding flows in.

China Recap | Back in the AI saddle

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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ASEAN nations aim to diversify exports as shipments to the US show signs of slowing.

Trump tariffs push Indonesia, Thailand toward trade deals with EU

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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Venture Capital

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

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

India

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

Paytm

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

Private equity and venture capital firms have poured in a record USD 49 billion into Indian companies across 840 deals during the first nine months of 2021.

Global investors rush to back IPO-bound Indian startups

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

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

Vedantu became the 28th startup to join the elite billion-dollar club in India this year.

India gets fifth edtech unicorn in Vedantu after it raises USD 100 million round

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

Forge Ventures launches USD 21.88 million debut fund for 15 early-stage startups. The firm has invested in three Southeast Asian firms so far.

Forge Ventures launches USD 21.88 million debut fund for 15 early-stage startups

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Khamila Mulia

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

SoftBank

Japan

Rise of enterprise software companies prompts surge of bets in sector.

SoftBank joins the hunt for the next software giant

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

Payments

Company founded by Ant Group veterans raises USD 138 million to expand reach.

Chinese trade services startup XTransfer reaches unicorn status

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Apna has emerged as the fastest Indian startup to turn into a unicorn—in just 21 months—while MPL is the second gaming unicorn in the country.

India's unicorn boom carries on as both Apna and MPL enter the echelon in same day

India&#8217;s unicorn boom carries on as both Apna and MPL enter the echelon in same day

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

To fund the acquisitions, the online pharmacy unicorn has raised almost USD 900 million in funding in 2021 so far.

IPO-bound PharmEasy acquires hospital supply chain management startup Aknamed

Early-stage investor Intudo Ventures raises USD 115 million for its Fund III. Intudo will invest in 12 to 14 companies, with USD 1–10 million ticket sizes.

Early-stage investor Intudo Ventures raises USD 115 million for its Fund III

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Investors, CEOs, and executives gathered to discuss major trends in Southeast Asia’s tech industry.

Made in Singapore 2021 gives free access to insights shared by tech leaders in the region

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