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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

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

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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Nikkei Asia

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

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

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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Chery

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

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

The carmaker aims to be among the nation's top three car brands by 2030, alongside VinFast and Toyota.

China's Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

China&#8217;s Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA

Having a unicorn may affect investors’ views towards tech companies, but it does not materially improve exit opportunities.

We don’t need a unicorn. We need a medium-sized IPO.

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Nattariya Wittayatanaseth

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Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

More companies are expected to implement similar measures.

Cost-cutting amid COVID-19: Firms like Temasek, SIA, CapitaLand impose hiring and salary freezes

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Vulcan Post

The firm will invest in seven to ten companies this year.

Indonesia's Indogen Capital to raise USD 50 million venture fund, says managing partner

Indonesia&#8217;s Indogen Capital to raise USD 50 million venture fund, says managing partner

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Khamila Mulia

This comes a week after Blume announced the final close of its third fund at USD 102 million.

Blume Ventures raises a USD 41 million opportunity fund for portfolio startups

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Moulishree Srivastava

Visual Stories

Medical-related sectors become a popular investment option amid the coronavirus outbreak.

KEY STAT | Hillhouse Capital to launch RMB 10 billion fund for startups in China

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Julianna Wu

The Beijing-headquartered firm says is optimistic about the economic development of China.

CHINA BRIEF | Hillhouse Capital launches USD 1.4 billion fund to back early-stage startups

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Song Jingli

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

The firm will use the funding to develop and mass produce new WiFi 6 products.

Suzhou-based firm Senscomm Semiconductor scores investment from Xiaomi-backed industry fund

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

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Swiggy plans to use the new funds to expand its hyperlocal delivery services, Swiggy Stores, Swiggy Go, and SuprDaily.

Online food delivery startup Swiggy raises USD 113 million led by Naspers

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The newly formed partnership aims at offering new financial services through apps.

Grab reportedly receives USD 726 million funding from Japan's MUFG

Grab reportedly receives USD 726 million funding from Japan&#8217;s MUFG

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Venture Capital

We don’t need a unicorn. We need a medium-sized IPO.

Cost-cutting amid COVID-19: Firms like Temasek, SIA, CapitaLand impose hiring and salary freezes

Indonesia’s Indogen Capital to raise USD 50 million venture fund, says managing partner

Blume Ventures raises a USD 41 million opportunity fund for portfolio startups

KEY STAT | Hillhouse Capital to launch RMB 10 billion fund for startups in China

CHINA BRIEF | Hillhouse Capital launches USD 1.4 billion fund to back early-stage startups

Suzhou-based firm Senscomm Semiconductor scores investment from Xiaomi-backed industry fund

Online food delivery startup Swiggy raises USD 113 million led by Naspers

Grab reportedly receives USD 726 million funding from Japan’s MUFG

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