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Deals in brief: CYVN invests USD 2.2 billion in Nio, Riiid acquires Qualson, multiple China and India deals, and more

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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

Latin America

Deals in brief: Shopee buys credit arm of Brazil’s Blu, Biorithm and Blue Planet secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

Indonesia

Deals in brief: Rose All Day Cosmetics confirms Series A funding, Velocity Ventures invests in Joyned, Lunit to acquire Volpara, and more

Deals in brief: ProfilePrint secures Series B funding, Line Next bags USD 140 million, multiple China and India deals, and more

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.

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

Payments

Philippines

Nearly 40 of Australia's leading fintech companies showcased their offerings at this year's Singapore FinTech Festival, extending their influence in the Asia Pacific region.

Australia elevates its innovation profile at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival

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Thailand

Deals in brief: Authentick, LXA, and Gother secure funding, Sumitomo Life invests in Singlife, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Japan

In Japan, the Philippines and more, virtual worlds are expanding despite Meta's flop in the West.

Asia's metaverse is still thriving, from digital cities to gaming

Asia&#8217;s metaverse is still thriving, from digital cities to gaming

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Deals in brief: Qosmosys raises USD 100 million, Inteluck secures Series C funding, Init-6 backs Qiscus, and more

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

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

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

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Mobility has newfound meaning as physical and virtual realms converge, with notable implications for the visually impaired. How can we assist our peers without sight in adapting to the digital world?

Braille me out: What you should know about assistive technology in the “phygital” era

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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

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

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.

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Five years after a financial scandal, China’s leading coffee chain is testing its footing in Starbucks’ home market.

Luckin Coffee tests the waters in the US with two New York stores

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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Bonjour is building an agentic platform that turns tasks into instant transactions—fulfilled by humans today, and AI tomorrow.

Inside Bonjour, a Chinese startup creating the “Upwork of the agent era”

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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

Studies are underway to validate the product’s benefits in children who miss elite growth marks but fall outside clinical deficiency.

Growth for all: Agebox’s IGF‑1 sensitizer is designed for kids above clinical thresholds

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