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

Southeast Asia

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

Mobility

Indonesia

Soul Parking builds smart elevated parking systems for motorcycles in Indonesia. The startup's compact motorcycle storage system is at 20 locations.

Soul Parking builds smart elevated parking systems for motorcycles in Indonesia

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Khamila Mulia

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

China

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

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

Logistics

Boom or bust? The story of J&T Express in China. Indonesia-based J&T has quickly expanded into Southeast Asia, but China is now its main target.

Boom or bust? The story of J&T Express in China

Boom or bust? The story of J&#038;T Express in China

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Jiaxing Li

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

Bukalapak

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?

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

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

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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

FateTell blends Chinese metaphysics with AI, transforming ancient insights into a scalable digital business.

Think AI can’t tell your fortune? This startup tapping Eastern metaphysics says otherwise

AI Now! is a global AI community of Chinese developers, professionals, and founders.

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AI Now!

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Prada, Wynn, and others are betting on lifestyle experiences to offset slowing retail, but the real shift may be cultural.

As China’s luxury market cools, brands turn to food and wine to stir demand

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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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

East Asia

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

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

Semiconductors

Trump export controls are expected to slash USD 8 billion from H20 chip revenue in Q2.

US wins if DeepSeek runs on American AI chips, Nvidia CEO says

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