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The EU bloc and Beijing step up talks, though analysts remain doubtful of any major breakthroughs.

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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.

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

East Asia

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

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

Creative

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

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After four aborted IPO attempts and a brief return to profitability, Ximalaya is being absorbed by Tencent.

Ximalaya’s swan song plays out in a USD 2.9 billion Tencent buyout

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

Deep Tech

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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

While robots grab the spotlight, component makers like ZeroErr are quietly benefiting from the surge in demand.

Behind the robotics boom, ZeroErr raises funds to build the parts that power it

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

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From liquid lunch, nutrition bars, and chicken breast snacks, meal replacement products are tapping on China's growing appetite for a healthier and more convenient life.

TECH PANO | Can Soylent-like products work in China?

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Julianna Wu

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VMTV #7: Huang Shao Ning, partner and chief angel at AngelCentral, shares the ins and outs of angel investment

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

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

Temasek

Meanwhile, its exposure to Singapore the home market dropped to the lowest level since its foundation almost five decades ago.

KEY STAT | Temasek's assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

KEY STAT | Temasek&#8217;s assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

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

SoftBank

Masayoshi Son zeros in on Japan, where he is ready to lose billions in a battle to conquer cash.

SoftBank wants to burn money

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

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Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is expected to grow by 43% from 2015 to 2025.

Vietnam’s Do Ventures raises USD 28 million to invest in local tech firms

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Stephanie Li

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

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

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Winners will receive up to USD 2.5 million in funding and a chance to attend an entrepreneurship program by Alibaba Business School.

Gobi Partners announces 8 finalists of SuperSeed II competition

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Highlighting events from China and the rest of Asia—organized by KrASIA and our partners—bringing regional insights to a global audience.

Koh Soo Boon, founding partner iGlobe Partners and Singapore's first female VC, joins KrASIA to discuss the evolution of entrepreneurship over the years and timeless qualities that endure.

These kids take only ten years when rich old men took thirty, says iGlobe Partners' Koh Soo Boon

These kids take only ten years when rich old men took thirty, says iGlobe Partners&#8217; Koh Soo Boon

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Lin Lingyi

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

India

3One4 Capital would invest anywhere between USD 500,000 to USD 4 million each in 25 to 30 startups.

Early-stage venture capital firm 3One4 Capital announces USD 100 million third fund

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Avanish Tiwary

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Alpha JWC has invested in 36 companies, but two of them didn't survive the pandemic.

Through thick and thin, Alpha JWC guides startups under its wings: Q&A with managing partner Jefrey Joe

Through thick and thin, Alpha JWC guides startups under its wings: Q&#038;A with managing partner Jefrey Joe

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