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

East Asia

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

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Singapore

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

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Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous 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

Billed as ready for mass production, the autonomous EV may set a new precedent.

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai | KrASIA

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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 guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Cambricon’s blowout quarter signals China’s appetite for domestic AI chips.

Cambricon swings to profit as revenue multiplies 42-fold | KrASIA

Cambricon swings to profit as revenue multiplies 42-fold

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA Archives

SoftBank to set up a blank check company

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

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

SoftBank

The Tokyo-headquartered behemoth reported a net profit of USD 11.8 billion for the April-June quarter.

SoftBank Vision Fund looks to set up a special purpose acquisition company | KrASIA

SoftBank Vision Fund looks to set up a special purpose acquisition company

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

China Venture Roundup

China’s Venture Roundup Volume 5 covers China’s investment activity from 27 September – 4 October 2020.

Weekly VC activity falls short of expectation while COVID-19 themes remain strong | China Venture Roundup 5 | KrASIA

Weekly VC activity falls short of expectation while COVID-19 themes remain strong | China Venture Roundup 5

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KrASIA Venture Roundup

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

Indonesia

Q&amp;A

AngelList India head Utsav Somani linked up with his colleague Wing Vasiksiri to start a micro VC fund.

Indonesian startups can make billion-dollar exits without leaving home: Wing Vasiksiri of iSeed | KrASIA

Indonesian startups can make billion-dollar exits without leaving home: Wing Vasiksiri of iSeed

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Avanish Tiwary

The VC so far has raised USD 56 million, which it plans to invest in 30 Indonesian tech companies over the next three years.

Indonesia's AC Ventures announces first close of USD 80 million fund | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s AC Ventures announces first close of USD 80 million fund

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Khamila Mulia

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

Investment

COVID-19 has led to fundamental changes in customer behavior and has accelerated digital transformation of enterprises, Le says.

Amid financing drop in Southeast Asia, Vietnam to be top destination for investment in the next year: Q&amp;A with Do Ventures co-founder Vy Le | KrASIA

Amid financing drop in Southeast Asia, Vietnam to be top destination for investment in the next year: Q&amp;A with Do Ventures co-founder Vy Le

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Ursula Florene

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

ByteDance

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

Pandemic fuels US investor's deal making but political tension raises risks.

From Jio to ByteDance, KKR bets on Asia's 'local' tech champions | KrASIA

From Jio to ByteDance, KKR bets on Asia&#8217;s &#8216;local&#8217; tech champions

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

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Voices

The Bridgetown SPAC backed by billionaire VC Peter Thiel seeks to raise USD 575 million and invest in new economy startups in Southeast Asia.

The SPAC opportunity: Andy Tai of Goldman Sachs | The Indo Tekno Podcast | KrASIA

The SPAC opportunity: Andy Tai of Goldman Sachs | The Indo Tekno Podcast

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Alan Hellawell

As part of the agreement, OurCrowd will identify and support UAE-based startups seeking growth and development in Israel.

Israeli VC OurCrowd, UAE business group Phoenix to partner on tech investments | KrASIA

Israeli VC OurCrowd, UAE business group Phoenix to partner on tech investments

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VMTV #9: Jeffrey Paine—Bringing Silicon Valley to Southeast Asia | KrASIA

VMTV #9: Jeffrey Paine—Bringing Silicon Valley to Southeast Asia

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