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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

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

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

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

Venture Capital

Europe

Singapore

Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: Elev8.vc closes USD 30 million fund, 129Knots raises funding, HongShan acquires majority stake in Marshall Group, and more

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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.

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Latin America

Deals in brief: Aevice Health secures new funding, Temasek’s GenZero invests in BeZero Carbon, Airwallex completes acquisition of MexPago, and more

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

Catering to rising demand for mid- to high-end products, Decathlon is broadening its offerings while staying true to its practical designs and community-driven values.

Decathlon redefines its game: From budget basics to premium sportswear

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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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Once hailed as Europe’s answer to CATL, Northvolt’s bankruptcy exposes the risks of poor leadership, flawed execution, and manufacturing failures—even with billions in backing.

Northvolt’s fall: How hubris and blunders shattered Europe’s battery ambitions

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

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Once a niche sandal brand, LVMH-led Birkenstock now commands luxury-level margins by leveraging scarcity, collaborations, and its storied heritage.

How LVMH turned “ugly” Birkenstock into a luxury brand

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Meatable attracts investment from Betagro and Desmos Capital Partners, KKday bags USD 70 million, latest China deals, and more

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

E-commerce

Zara’s strategy now combines fast production with top designer talent, setting it apart in a changing fashion landscape.

Inside Zara’s pivot: From fast fashion to affordable designer style

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

Japan

New pressures build as automakers face a fresh wave of tariffs and trade shifts under Trump’s return to power.

With Trump back, automakers brace for tariffs and a reshaped US market

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

From China to Europe, the Chinese electric motor manufacturer is charting a course to lead the electric boating market.

ePropulsion’s electric motors are making waves in Europe’s boating industry

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

EU pushes for China trade "rebalancing" as Trump factor looms

EU pushes for China trade &#8220;rebalancing&#8221; as Trump factor looms

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

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

Music

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

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.

Hardware

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

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.