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Fintech is the new applications, processes, products, or business models in the financial services industry, composed of one or more complementary financial services and provided as an end-to-end process via the internet.

Fintech

An e-commerce payment system facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions. Read stories of Payment service providers, platforms or the trending of the Payment industry.

Payments

Japan

The industry is aiming to start mutual use of QR code payment systems in Southeast Asia and India by Expo 2025 Osaka.

Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code | KrASIA

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Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

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

Securing China’s commitment to reduce plastic production will be crucial for an effective treaty to combat plastic pollution.

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production | KrASIA

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production

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Jeff Chay

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Investment

Merger &amp; Acquisition

Private Equity

Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

Venture Capital

India

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

KrASIA | On-Demand Services Archives

The deal would be similar to the one Uber made with Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing back in 2016, when Uber sold its China unit to Didi and took a stake in Didi for return.

Deals | Grab Is Close to Taking over Uber’s Southeast Asia Business | KrASIA

Deals | Grab Is Close to Taking over Uber’s Southeast Asia Business

Plus, Nasdaq-listed YY.Inc's game streaming unit Huya lands strategic investment worth USD 461.6 million from Tencent. Japan punished seven cryptocurrency exchanges.

KrASIA Daily: Uber Close to Sell SE Asia Operations to Local Rival Grab, Although Pledged Earlier Aggressive Investment in The Region | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber Close to Sell SE Asia Operations to Local Rival Grab, Although Pledged Earlier Aggressive Investment in The Region

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

Gojek is a transportation network company and logistics startup company based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Gojek

Go-Jek plans to expand to the Philippines in early 2018.

Indonesian Unicorn Go-Jek Mulls IPO | KrASIA

Indonesian Unicorn Go-Jek Mulls IPO

Plus, China Securities Regulatory Commission is exploring to allow foreign-listed tech companies to relist in the country through financial certificates. BigBasket adopts Alibaba's offline strategy.

KrASIA Daily: Go-Jek Mulling IPO in Indonesia without Timeframe | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Go-Jek Mulling IPO in Indonesia without Timeframe

Didi Chuxing Technology Co., formerly Didi Kuaidi, is a Chinese transportation network company, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology conglomerate.

Didi

Meituan-Dianping is reportedly launching ride-hailing service in 7 major cities in China.

Didi Chuxing Recruits Food Delivery Riders in Response to Meituan-Dianping’s Ride-hailing Charge | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing Recruits Food Delivery Riders in Response to Meituan-Dianping’s Ride-hailing Charge

Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

Meituan

Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping has turned a slew of local tech giants into nemesis as it keeps expanding its scope of businesses.

Meituan-Dianping to Intensify Competition with Didi, Launching Ride-Hailing in Beijing, Shanghai Soon | KrASIA

Meituan-Dianping to Intensify Competition with Didi, Launching Ride-Hailing in Beijing, Shanghai Soon

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

Alibaba

Alibaba is rumored to pump in US$ 9.5 billion to fully acquire food delivery startup Ele.me.

Deals | Alibaba Rumored to Fully Acquire Eleme, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping (Updated) | KrASIA

Deals | Alibaba Rumored to Fully Acquire Eleme, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping (Updated)

Plus, Alibaba is in talks to buy a minority stake in Dailyhunt. Dropbox filed for a USD500 million IPO.

KrASIA Daily: Uber-ComforDelGro Deal under Scrutiny by Singapore Competition Commission | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber-ComforDelGro Deal under Scrutiny by Singapore Competition Commission

China’s largest ride-hailing company is planning to buy over one million second-hand vehicles from online car marketplace Renrenche.com.