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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 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

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

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

Metaverse

Cambodia

China

Indonesia

Malaysia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

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

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

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

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

Gojek

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

GoTo

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

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

Traveloka

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

On-demand Services

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

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

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

Shopee rolls out taxi-hailing service in Indonesia in partnership with Blue Bird. Shopee is trying to become the next super app after Gojek and Grab.

Shopee rolls out taxi-hailing service in Indonesia in partnership with Blue Bird

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

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

Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator announces finalists for the second Indonesia Demo Day on December 21, 2021.

Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator announces finalists for the second Indonesia Demo Day

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Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

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

Entertainment

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Collaboration needed to unlock internet opportunities, says Google's Southeast Asia VP. The region's internet economy will hit USD 1 trillion value by 2030.

Collaborations will unlock internet opportunities in emerging economies, says Google's VP of Southeast Asia

Collaborations will unlock internet opportunities in emerging economies, says Google&#8217;s VP of Southeast Asia

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

Electric Vehicles

Gojek speeds up transition to electric vehicle fleet in Indonesia with new JV. Gojek aims to transition 100% of its fleet to EVs by 2030.

Gojek speeds up transition to electric vehicle fleet in Indonesia with new JV

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

Retail

Indonesia's Fabelio faces complaints over unpaid salaries and bills. Employees claim they have not been paid since September.

Indonesia's Fabelio faces complaints over unpaid salaries and bills

Indonesia&#8217;s Fabelio faces complaints over unpaid salaries and bills

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

India

Q&amp;A

4 thoughts on Zoomcar’s expansion in Southeast Asia from co-founder Greg Moran. Zoomcar expects to become profitable by the second half of 2022, Moran said.

4 thoughts on Zoomcar’s expansion in Southeast Asia from co-founder Greg Moran

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

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 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

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

Deals in brief: RadNet acquires See-Mode, Syfe raises additional Series C funding, latest China deals, and more

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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

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Suzhou-based firm is adapting its turnkey projects and co-extraction tech to meet shifting regulatory and cost demands across regions.

China’s Botree raises more funding to expand its battery recycling footprint

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