Alibaba

ByteDance

CATL

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

Market News

Listings (IPO)

Earnings Reports

Venture Roundup

Big Tech

Automotives

Retail and Commerce

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Press Releases

Anta

DeepSeek

Geely

Li Auto

Mixue Bingcheng

Pop Mart

Going Global

Latest

Collaborate

Earnings

Auto

Retail & Commerce

Photo of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, speaking during the GBA-ASEAN Summit 2026 on June 29.

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

Investment

China

Hong Kong

Speakers at the GBA-ASEAN Summit framed the city as a two-way platform for capital, trade, technology, and expansion.

Hong Kong courts GBA-ASEAN connector role as trade and investment ties grow

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

Singapore-based reporter covering tech and business across China and APAC, with a focus on globally relevant stories. Writes under an alias.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cd0d29f7b9fd019c7c0d49a09a1ec8b1?s=96&d=blank&r=g

T. K. Lin

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

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Airwallex raises Series H funding, Igloo acquires Eazy Digital, nine China investments, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6ff53490f679f358bf543998d228fb32?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Sudo Lim

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

Smart driving, customized vehicles, and AI-powered operations must work together to make driverless mobility commercially viable.

CaoCao Mobility’s RoboX plan targets autonomous driving’s next phase

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a1c02e0609a846ab19ab44182633a8d5?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Cheng Zi

Venture Capital | KrASIA

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

Q&amp;A

Originally intended for Indian startups, Lightspeed now wants founders from Southeast Asia to be part of Extreme Entrepreneurs' third cohort.

Lightspeed Extreme Entrepreneurs pulls outsiders into the startup ecosystem: Q&A with Vaibhav Agrawal

Lightspeed Extreme Entrepreneurs pulls outsiders into the startup ecosystem: Q&#038;A with Vaibhav Agrawal

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9f885978867e2c48927ed4d07130e065?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Khamila Mulia

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The high-flying company this year already snagged USD 3.5 billion from investors.

Tencent-backed edtech unicorn Yuanfudao bags USD 300 million from Yunfeng Capital

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=blank&r=g

Wency Chen

A Thai unicorn story would draw interest from VC funds and angel investors, inspiring more local talents to establish their startups, says Mukaya 'Tai' Panich.

'Thailand needs local champions to turn into unicorns': Q&amp;A with SCB 10X chief venture officer

&#8216;Thailand needs local champions to turn into unicorns&#8217;: Q&amp;A with SCB 10X chief venture officer

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3c3a397e7479c1e1682d460b8fb8ca7e?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Stephanie Li

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

For Israel's tech firms and venture capitalists, 2020 was the year of the IPO.

Israeli tech deals increase 55% in 2020

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30959d412928fe153cd239a3a7f67beb?s=96&d=blank&r=g

NoCamels

Number of IPOs on Shanghai Stock Exchange, 2020: 228

China registered 395 new listings raising a total of USD 72 billion in Shanghai and Shenzhen combined, the largest amount since 2010.

KEY STAT | Shanghai takes the crown as world number one exchange for IPOs in 2020

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2bddd502480722fd382ec92dfe2fcb9f?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Julianna Wu

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Roots Ventures has already made ten investments from its current fund.

'We don't have any FOMO': Japan Vyas, co-founder of Roots Ventures

&#8216;We don&#8217;t have any FOMO&#8217;: Japan Vyas, co-founder of Roots Ventures

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3fa1aaa7bc22f88c619534e3c1f933b8?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Avanish Tiwary

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

Medtech

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

The fresh investment would value ByteDance at USD 180 billion.

ByteDance expects to raise USD 2 billion in new round led by Sequoia and KKR

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

Song Jingli

Southeast Asian startups are looking to tap the Chinese market, Ng says.

Niche Southeast Asian startups have an edge in China, says Altara Ventures' Dave Ng

Niche Southeast Asian startups have an edge in China, says Altara Ventures&#8217; Dave Ng

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b367dd53cb9fcc8c7867a9e1bddfadd?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Ursula Florene

China Venture Roundup

China Venture Roundup Volume 13 covers China’s investment activity from November 30 to December 6, 2020.

China Venture Roundup Volume 13 | Maker of world's thinnest foldable display to raise USD 1 billion in IPO

China Venture Roundup Volume 13 | Maker of world&#8217;s thinnest foldable display to raise USD 1 billion in IPO

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9a4d95618ef2ad974af26091081bdec1?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Venture Capital

Lightspeed Extreme Entrepreneurs pulls outsiders into the startup ecosystem: Q&A with Vaibhav Agrawal

Tencent-backed edtech unicorn Yuanfudao bags USD 300 million from Yunfeng Capital

‘Thailand needs local champions to turn into unicorns’: Q&A with SCB 10X chief venture officer

Israeli tech deals increase 55% in 2020

KEY STAT | Shanghai takes the crown as world number one exchange for IPOs in 2020

‘We don’t have any FOMO’: Japan Vyas, co-founder of Roots Ventures

ByteDance expects to raise USD 2 billion in new round led by Sequoia and KKR

Niche Southeast Asian startups have an edge in China, says Altara Ventures’ Dave Ng

China Venture Roundup Volume 13 | Maker of world’s thinnest foldable display to raise USD 1 billion in IPO

Most Recent

Hong Kong courts GBA-ASEAN connector role as trade and investment ties grow

Deals in brief: Airwallex raises Series H funding, Igloo acquires Eazy Digital, nine China investments, and more

CaoCao Mobility’s RoboX plan targets autonomous driving’s next phase