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Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

Indonesia

As Indonesia's tech leaders opt for public service, can they truly bring about change? After Nadiem Makarim, tech executives have joined government service.

As Indonesia's tech leaders opt for public service, can they truly bring about change? | KrASIA

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As Indonesia&#8217;s tech leaders opt for public service, can they truly bring about change?

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Khamila Mulia

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

Mobility startup Jaramba eases chaotic commutes in Indonesia. The firm monetizes its service by charging 8% on top of tickets sold on its platform.

Mobility startup Jaramba eases chaotic commutes in Indonesia | KrASIA

Mobility startup Jaramba eases chaotic commutes in Indonesia

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Stephanie Li

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

MyRobin provides blue-collar workers in Indonesia with fair access to jobs. The startup also offers financial services to workers who use the MyRobin app.

MyRobin provides blue-collar workers in Indonesia with fair access to jobs | KrASIA

MyRobin provides blue-collar workers in Indonesia with fair access to jobs

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

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

Deep Tech

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

CeriTech was a finalist at the second Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Indonesia Demo Day.

CeriTech Indonesia uses IoT to improve coffee production | KrASIA

CeriTech Indonesia uses IoT to improve coffee production

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Fintech

Indonesia's digital banking sector sees rapid development in 2021. New Digital banks were born while regulators inked a blueprint for the industry.

Indonesia's digital banking sector sees rapid development in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s digital banking sector sees rapid development in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

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.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange to relax regulations and entice tech companies for IPOs. Companies like GoTo are reportedly planning to go public in Jakarta.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange relaxes regulations to entice tech companies for IPOs | KrASIA

The Indonesia Stock Exchange relaxes regulations to entice tech companies for IPOs

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

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Big tech firms and deep-pocket VCs have been pouring funds into different blockchain, GameFi, and DeFi projects.

Blockchain technology redefines Southeast Asia's tech scene | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

Blockchain technology redefines Southeast Asia&#8217;s tech scene | KrASIA Year in Review

Binance searches for a new home in Indonesia. The company recently announced the formation of a new joint venture with MDI Ventures.

Binance searches for a new home in Indonesia | KrASIA

Binance searches for a new home in Indonesia

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

E-commerce

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

The events that shaped Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem in 2021. From Gojek and Tokopedia merger to Grab going public, 2021 was a year to remember.

The events that shaped Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

The events that shaped Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

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Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

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

Consumer Services

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Hong Kong

Q&amp;A

Focusing on transport, dining, payments, and cross-border travel, AlipayHK wants to evolve into a platform that quietly handles the rhythms of daily life.

“We aspire to become Hong Kong’s superapp,” says AlipayHK CEO Venetia Lee | KrASIA

“We aspire to become Hong Kong’s superapp,” says AlipayHK CEO Venetia Lee

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T. K. Lin

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

Electric Vehicles

China’s safety rules assume you’ve got five minutes to escape. In a real fire, it could be five seconds.

What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate | KrASIA

What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate

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 goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

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