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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.

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

Fintech

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Indonesia

Amartha has served more than 661,000 women micro-entrepreneurs in Indonesia's rural communities.

Fintech lender Amartha bags USD 28 million from Women’s World Banking to fund Indonesia's micro-entrepreneurs | KrASIA

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Fintech lender Amartha bags USD 28 million from Women’s World Banking to fund Indonesia&#8217;s micro-entrepreneurs

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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Khamila Mulia

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

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

National vaccination programs will scale up in May when more doses land.

Indonesia's Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

Artificial Intelligence

The firm saw 5x revenue growth in 2020, signing up 52 new enterprise clients.

Indonesian market research startup Populix raises funding to continue digitizing sector | KrASIA

Indonesian market research startup Populix raises funding to continue digitizing sector

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

Super uses an agent-based model for group buying and logistics, so customers can pool their purchases for better prices.

With fresh money from SoftBank, social commerce firm Super aspires to become the 'Walmart of Indonesia' | KrASIA

With fresh money from SoftBank, social commerce firm Super aspires to become the &#8216;Walmart of Indonesia&#8217;

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

Sea Group

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

Shopee

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

Creative

Indonesian K-pop and K-drama fans are earning money by selling online collectible merchandise of their idols.

How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture | KrASIA

How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture

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Ursula Florene

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

Social Impact

Perempuan Menari is keeping traditional culture alive through the power of dance.

Tuning In | Perempuan Menari preserves traditional Indonesian dances in the digital space | KrASIA

Tuning In | Perempuan Menari preserves traditional Indonesian dances in the digital space

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Sara Mandagie

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

Gojek

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

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

Investment

Hip-hop star Jay-Z among those drawn by digitization potential beyond Jakarta.

Indonesia's smaller cities catching eye of startup investors | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s smaller cities catching eye of startup investors

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

Trading house invests in Tokyo startup that analyzes flows of people.

Mitsubishi taps phone location data for Indonesia smart city | KrASIA

Mitsubishi taps phone location data for Indonesia smart city

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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Halodoc has been at the forefront of Indonesia's battle against COVID-19, forming part of the government-led taskforce.

Indonesian health tech startup Halodoc nets USD 80 million from Astra, Temasek | KrASIA

Indonesian health tech startup Halodoc nets USD 80 million from Astra, Temasek

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Split Fiction’s endless variety and cinematic flair builds on It Takes Two’s legacy, but Hazelight’s split-screen co-op formula might be nearing its limits.

Split Fiction keeps co-op gaming fresh, but Hazelight may be running out of tricks | KrASIA

Split Fiction keeps co-op gaming fresh, but Hazelight may be running out of tricks

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Li Auto

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

Electric Vehicles

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

The Chinese automaker has set an ambitious annual target—and is restructuring to get there.

Li Auto overhauls sales division to chase higher delivery numbers | KrASIA

Li Auto overhauls sales division to chase higher delivery numbers

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

Travel

Tongcheng Travel and others are using new tech to meet a timeless need—getting people from here to there, with confidence.

Indonesia

Fintech lender Amartha bags USD 28 million from Women’s World Banking to fund Indonesia’s micro-entrepreneurs

Indonesia’s Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

Indonesian market research startup Populix raises funding to continue digitizing sector

With fresh money from SoftBank, social commerce firm Super aspires to become the ‘Walmart of Indonesia’

How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture

Tuning In | Perempuan Menari preserves traditional Indonesian dances in the digital space

Indonesia’s smaller cities catching eye of startup investors

Mitsubishi taps phone location data for Indonesia smart city

Indonesian health tech startup Halodoc nets USD 80 million from Astra, Temasek

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