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

Deep Tech

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

Robotics

A midnight product crash exposed cracks in Narwal’s foundation. The founder seized the silver lining and reinvented the company.

How Narwal turned a crisis into a springboard for growth | KrASIA

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How Narwal turned a crisis into a springboard for growth

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

KrASIA

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

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.

Huawei

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

China's one-time world leader looks to reclaim the top spot despite US sanctions.

Huawei eyes global smartphone comeback with in-house chips | KrASIA

Huawei eyes global smartphone comeback with in-house chips

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 ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Ashes of the Kingdom is facing backlash for relying on outdated tropes that female players view as unrepresentative and tone-deaf.

This otome game’s misstep reveals the high bar set by female players | KrASIA

This otome game’s misstep reveals the high bar set by female players

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA Archives

OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Truely and Jazro raise funding, IFC invests in First Circle, OpenAI closes massive USD 6.6 billion round, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Truely and Jazro raise funding, IFC invests in First Circle, OpenAI closes massive USD 6.6 billion round, and more

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Indonesia

Deals in brief: Indonesian startup Broom lands Series A+ funding, Mitsui invests in US-based Numa, latest India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Indonesian startup Broom lands Series A+ funding, Mitsui invests in US-based Numa, latest India deals, and more

Deals in brief: HungryPanda banks USD 55 million, TeamSolve snags seed funding, SoftBank invests in OpenAI, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: HungryPanda banks USD 55 million, TeamSolve snags seed funding, SoftBank invests in OpenAI, and more

A new database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed post-pandemic.

Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields | KrASIA

Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields

Deals in brief: Qarbotech and Rey land fresh seed funding, Nio subsidiary secures RMB 3.3 billion for EV push, four other China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Qarbotech and Rey land fresh seed funding, Nio subsidiary secures RMB 3.3 billion for EV push, four other China deals, and more

Deals in brief: India’s Whatfix raises Series E funding, Supabase bags USD 80 million, Sleek secures debt financing to fuel growth, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: India’s Whatfix raises Series E funding, Supabase bags USD 80 million, Sleek secures debt financing to fuel growth, and more

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

Deals in brief: Miniso purchases 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, Blackpanda secures Series A funding, Masdar to acquire Saeta Yield, and more | KrASIA