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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

Dreame

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

East Asia

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

Dreame’s playbook carries echoes of Xiaomi’s rise.

Making sense of Dreame’s rocket-boosted car and automotive ambitions

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Sonnoc is betting that triple-color laser technology, led by its Xiaolong series, can help it gain ground.

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From left to right: Genping Liu, Dennis Sze, Lemuel Low, Edmund Tan, and Chan Yip Pang. Sze, Low, and Tan are co-founders of ReN3, while Liu and Chan serve as general partner and executive director of investments, respectively, at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

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

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

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

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The fitness tech company reportedly reached a valuation of USD 2 billion.

Chinese fitness startup Keep secures USD 360 million in Series F led by SoftBank's Vision Fund

Chinese fitness startup Keep secures USD 360 million in Series F led by SoftBank&#8217;s Vision Fund

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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HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

The healthcare sector was drawing most of the investor interest.

KEY STAT | It's harvest season for Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital

KEY STAT | It&#8217;s harvest season for Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital

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Julianna Wu

China Mobile tumbles to lowest level since 2006, while oil companies also fall.

Chinese telecom shares drop in Hong Kong on NYSE act to delist

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

Helicap wants to fill a USD 500 billion credit gap that prevents SMEs from taking their operations to the next level.

More than a lender, Helicap crunches credit data: Startup Stories

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Ursula Florene

Online healthcare portal DXY raises USD 500 million

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

Health Tech

Tencent has backed DXY's medical professional community platform since 2014.

KEY STAT | DXY bags half a billion dollars to shore up forum for medical community

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

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The high-flying company this year already snagged USD 3.5 billion from investors.

Tencent-backed edtech unicorn Yuanfudao bags USD 300 million from Yunfeng Capital

Q&amp;A

A Thai unicorn story would draw interest from VC funds and angel investors, inspiring more local talents to establish their startups, says Mukaya 'Tai' Panich.

'Thailand needs local champions to turn into unicorns': Q&amp;A with SCB 10X chief venture officer

&#8216;Thailand needs local champions to turn into unicorns&#8217;: Q&amp;A with SCB 10X chief venture officer

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Stephanie Li

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

Investment

Chinese fitness startup Keep secures USD 360 million in Series F led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund

KEY STAT | It’s harvest season for Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital

Chinese telecom shares drop in Hong Kong on NYSE act to delist

More than a lender, Helicap crunches credit data: Startup Stories

KEY STAT | DXY bags half a billion dollars to shore up forum for medical community

Tencent-backed edtech unicorn Yuanfudao bags USD 300 million from Yunfeng Capital

‘Thailand needs local champions to turn into unicorns’: Q&A with SCB 10X chief venture officer

SoftBank to raise up to USD 604 million for acquisition vehicle

China reshuffles stock indexes in favor of high-tech companies

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