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

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Miniso purchases 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, Blackpanda secures Series A funding, Masdar to acquire Saeta Yield, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Miniso purchases 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, Blackpanda secures Series A funding, Masdar to acquire Saeta Yield, and more

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

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

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

With domestic consumption slumping, Haier’s bold international moves—especially its deepening footprint in Africa—have driven profit growth and outpaced rivals.

Haier’s African gamble pays off as profits surge in a tough 2024 | KrASIA

Haier’s African gamble pays off as profits surge in a tough 2024

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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Thailand

Thailand will host the 2025 edition of GITEX Digi Health 5.0, showcasing digital health technologies alongside Medical Fair Thailand.

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 lands in Thailand for 2025, set to showcase health tech innovations | KrASIA

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 lands in Thailand for 2025, set to showcase health tech innovations

Chinese companies are increasingly looking to Dubai as a gateway to the Middle East, driven by the city's D33 initiatives.

Dubai Business Forum in Beijing underscores growing China-UAE ties amid D33 agenda push | KrASIA

Dubai Business Forum in Beijing underscores growing China-UAE ties amid D33 agenda push

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Slated for mid-September, GITEX Digi Health 5.0 will spotlight how digital solutions can address rising healthcare demands across Asia and beyond.

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 to explore tech’s impact on Asia’s healthcare landscape | KrASIA

GITEX Digi Health 5.0 to explore tech’s impact on Asia’s healthcare landscape

India

Deals in brief: Slice snags USD 17.5 million, Dubai-based National Pulse invests in Aleta Planet, Japan’s Otsuka Pharma to acquire Jnana Therapeutics, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Slice snags USD 17.5 million, Dubai-based National Pulse invests in Aleta Planet, Japan’s Otsuka Pharma to acquire Jnana Therapeutics, and more

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

Energy

Chinese home energy storage companies are pivoting to Africa, only to find a market not yet ripe for opportunities.

After Europe, Africa also sees cooling demand for home energy storage | KrASIA

After Europe, Africa also sees cooling demand for home energy storage

Dubai

The roadshows are a precursor to larger opportunities set to unfold in the next 12–18 months.

Chinese innovators make waves at Expand North Star 2024 roadshow, set to shine in Dubai | KrASIA

Chinese innovators make waves at Expand North Star 2024 roadshow, set to shine in Dubai

Lenovo supplies laptops, PCs, smartphones, and data center solutions, supporting business productivity and personal computing across markets.

Lenovo

Deals in brief: Lenovo signs USD 2 billion agreement with PIF’s Alat, HSBC leads Series A investment in Marketnode, eight China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Lenovo signs USD 2 billion agreement with PIF’s Alat, HSBC leads Series A investment in Marketnode, eight China and India deals, and more

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

East Asia

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

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

Joint venture automakers, including GAC Toyota, are embracing smart driving as a key selling point for EVs.

GAC Toyota enters smart EV race with LiDAR-equipped bZ3X | KrASIA

GAC Toyota enters smart EV race with LiDAR-equipped bZ3X

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

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Touted as China’s next breakthrough after DeepSeek, is Manus truly an AI game changer?