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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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Scalpers are hurting, but the move could bring stability and extend the life of the company’s flagship IP.

Pop Mart pricks Labubu’s resale bubble in bid to outlast the hype

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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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36Kr English

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

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

After its showcase at the World Humanoid Robot Games, Unix AI has been fielding calls from customers eager to adopt its Wanda robots.

Hotels may be the first stop for humanoid robots, says Unix AI founder

New breakthroughs buttress the view that China is drawing closer to US capabilities.

China Recap | AI and robots take center stage

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA

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

Southeast Asia

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

Investment

What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

Web3

Singapore's Insignia raises USD 516 million for ASEAN startups, eyeing Web3. "Winners very obvious when tide goes out," venture capital firm's founder says.

Singapore's Insignia raises USD 516 million for ASEAN startups, eyeing Web3

Singapore&#8217;s Insignia raises USD 516 million for ASEAN startups, eyeing Web3

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

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

01VC raises USD 60 million for new fund to back early-stage supply chain tech startups. The Beijing-based venture capital firm is raising USD 100 million.

01VC raises USD 60 million for new fund to back early-stage supply chain tech startups

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Edmund Wee

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

SoftBank

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

SoftBank's Son 'studying' Arm's London IPO but US remains favorite. Chairman bets on blockbuster listing after record Vision Fund losses.

SoftBank's Son 'studying' London IPO for Arm but US remains favorite

SoftBank&#8217;s Son &#8216;studying&#8217; London IPO for Arm but US remains favorite

Q&amp;A

‘This is the best time to invest in early-stage venture sectors with robust long-term growth’: Q&A with Ng Chee-We, founder of Oak Seed Ventures.

‘This is the best time to invest in early-stage venture sectors with robust long-term growth’: Q&A with Ng Chee-We, founder of Oak Seed Ventures

‘This is the best time to invest in early-stage venture sectors with robust long-term growth’: Q&#038;A with Ng Chee-We, founder of Oak Seed Ventures

Eyeing the future: Identifying China’s innovative direction through Hillhouse Capital Group’s investments. 33 of the firm’s portfolio companies have IPO'd.

Eyeing the future: Identifying China’s innovative direction through Hillhouse Capital Group’s investments

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Photo of Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of SoftBank, speaking at a news conference in Tokyo.

SoftBank's Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss. Group vows to scale back new investments after tech sell-off hits its portfolio.

SoftBank's Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss

SoftBank&#8217;s Son turns defensive in face of record USD 16 billion loss

Quiet accomplishments: Q&A with Michael Yao, partner at ZWC Partners. The investment firm localizes by performing deep research on the ground.

Quiet accomplishments: Q&A with Michael Yao, partner at ZWC Partners

Quiet accomplishments: Q&#038;A with Michael Yao, partner at ZWC Partners

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KrASIA Writers

‘A rising market’ in Vietnam: Q&A with Chelsea Nguyen, principal of ThinkZone. The country may be Southeast Asia's next great market.

‘A rising market’ in Vietnam: Q&A with Chelsea Nguyen, principal of ThinkZone

‘A rising market’ in Vietnam: Q&#038;A with Chelsea Nguyen, principal of ThinkZone

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Taro Ishida

Philippines

Four takeaways on the burgeoning startup ecosystem in the Philippines by Foxmont Capital Partners’ Franco Varona.

4 takeaways on the burgeoning startup ecosystem in the Philippines by Foxmont Capital Partners’ Franco Varona

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