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

Deep Tech

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

Health Tech

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

Medtech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

Malaysia's investment "sweet spot," Penang, to open new tech park | KrASIA

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Malaysia&#8217;s investment &#8220;sweet spot,&#8221; Penang, to open new tech park

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

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Nikkei Asia

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

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Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Private Equity | KrASIA Archives

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

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Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Kindred Health completes pre-Series A round, Xora Innovation leads investment in Peak Energy, six China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Kindred Health completes pre-Series A round, Xora Innovation leads investment in Peak Energy, six China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Dr Clear Aligners secures Series A funding, Amity raises USD 60 million, Ficus Capital backs Klean, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Dr Clear Aligners secures Series A funding, Amity raises USD 60 million, Ficus Capital backs Klean, and more

Deals in brief: East Ventures leads investment in Har Har Chicken, Wittaya Aqua reels in USD 2.8 million, Mon Protocol launches new venture with 500 Global, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: East Ventures leads investment in Har Har Chicken, Wittaya Aqua reels in USD 2.8 million, Mon Protocol launches new venture with 500 Global, and more

Deals in brief: Lhoopa raises USD 80 million, Breakthrough Victoria leads investment in JigSpace, 12 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Lhoopa raises USD 80 million, Breakthrough Victoria leads investment in JigSpace, 12 China and India deals, and more

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

Google

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Indonesia

Deals in brief: BluSmart raises pre-Series B funding, Alphabet in talks to acquire Wiz, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: BluSmart raises pre-Series B funding, Alphabet in talks to acquire Wiz, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: HongShan raises RMB 18 billion fund, Partior and Miridih secure funding, four China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: HongShan raises RMB 18 billion fund, Partior and Miridih secure funding, four China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Nika.eco secures seed funding, FMO provides debt financing to Validus, Airs Medical closes Series C round, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Nika.eco secures seed funding, FMO provides debt financing to Validus, Airs Medical closes Series C round, and more

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Kodifly secures first external funding, LongRiver Investments closes inaugural VC fund, Nami receives USD 10 million from Clime Capital, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Kodifly secures first external funding, LongRiver Investments closes inaugural VC fund, Nami receives USD 10 million from Clime Capital, and more