Alibaba

Baidu

ByteDance (TikTok)

DeepSeek

Meituan

Pinduoduo (Temu)

Xiaohongshu (RedNote)

Most Watched

Southeast Asia

China

Middle East

Japan

South Korea

Europe

Places

KrASIA Connection

Deals in Brief

Our Events

View All Collections

Collections

Events

Ecosystem

Insights

Features

About

36Kr (EN)

News

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

East Asia

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

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

Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo | KrASIA

Home

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95a233416d3f865e26cf30c8378b6b83?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Photo of Dhruv Arora, founder and CEO of Syfe.

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

SoftBank

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

Australia

India

Malaysia

Oceania

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/972f75dd52ed83672433f4213ed054a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g

KrASIA Writers

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Myanmar

Gray market sales are flourishing without official imports or support from Toyota and others.

Myanmar EV registrations triple, but brands face "parallel import" risks | KrASIA

Myanmar EV registrations triple, but brands face &#8220;parallel import&#8221; risks

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aec5e55596415464d13490d0e0caa9a2?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Nikkei Asia

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications | KrASIA Archives

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

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

Hardware

Chinese tech giant's position in global smartphone market at risk.

Huawei turns to mobile chip rivals to beat US pressure | KrASIA

Huawei turns to mobile chip rivals to beat US pressure

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

The firm produces power banks, chargers, data cables, and smart home appliances.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi puts over USD 100 million for a 27.4% stake in IoT maker Zimi | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi puts over USD 100 million for a 27.4% stake in IoT maker Zimi

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b1f58c52050738746ae9a2be6555a9ab?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Song Jingli

Top operator AIS ready to invest up to USD 1.2 billion for network expansion this year.

Thailand leads ASEAN in 5G rollout due to pandemic | KrASIA

Thailand leads ASEAN in 5G rollout due to pandemic

The firm generated USD 904.9 million in revenue in the first quarter, representing a yearly 35.3% historical high increase.

China Brief | Chip foundry firm SMIC books USD 64.2 million in net profits, up 422.8% year-on-year | KrASIA

China Brief | Chip foundry firm SMIC books USD 64.2 million in net profits, up 422.8% year-on-year

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

Deep Tech

How do we operate off Earth? Explore satellites, launch services, and research ventures pioneering new space economies.

Space Tech

satelitte

space tech

China's aerospace sector is crowded but ripe with opportunities.

Satellites become key vertical within China's growing space sector | KrASIA

Satellites become key vertical within China&#8217;s growing space sector

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7b1a0ac913a6b90abe2e8a2c9da48e43?s=96&d=mm&r=g

AJ Cortese

Text messaging- Photo by Oleg Magni on Unsplash

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

WeChat

5G messaging represents an upgrade over traditional SMS and is one reason that telecom giants are eager to adopt Rich Communication Services.

China Mobile offers glimpse into Rich Communication Services future with first '5G messaging' app | KrASIA

China Mobile offers glimpse into Rich Communication Services future with first &#8216;5G messaging&#8217; app

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

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b9f210dc904c45eaee7de82333e6b7ef?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Wency Chen

SMIC plans to issue up to 1.69 billion RMB-denominated shares to public institutional and individual investors, after delisting from NYSE.

After delisting from NYSE, China’s largest chip foundry SMIC to list on Shanghai's Star Market | KrASIA

After delisting from NYSE, China’s largest chip foundry SMIC to list on Shanghai&#8217;s Star Market

Data center investment unscathed by pandemic as telework surges.

Chinese server giant Inspur wades into Japan's USD 5 billion market | KrASIA

Chinese server giant Inspur wades into Japan&#8217;s USD 5 billion market

Since last May, US regulators have placed Huawei on an "entity list" due to national security concerns.

Telecommunications

Huawei turns to mobile chip rivals to beat US pressure

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi puts over USD 100 million for a 27.4% stake in IoT maker Zimi

Thailand leads ASEAN in 5G rollout due to pandemic

China Brief | Chip foundry firm SMIC books USD 64.2 million in net profits, up 422.8% year-on-year

Satellites become key vertical within China’s growing space sector

China Mobile offers glimpse into Rich Communication Services future with first ‘5G messaging’ app

After delisting from NYSE, China’s largest chip foundry SMIC to list on Shanghai’s Star Market

Chinese server giant Inspur wades into Japan’s USD 5 billion market

CHINA BRIEF | US to allow local companies to work with Huawei for 5G development

Most Recent

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more

Myanmar EV registrations triple, but brands face “parallel import” risks