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

China

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

Miniso

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

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

Retail

Singapore

Southeast Asia

With over 30 limited-edition designs from iconic IPs like Disney and Pokemon, Miniso’s latest pop-up taps into Southeast Asia’s craze for blind boxes.

Blind boxes take center stage at Miniso’s festive pop-up in Singapore

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

Central Asia

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

Deals in brief: B Capital leads Series A investment in Eureka Robotics, Cove attracts new funding, True Global Ventures backs US-based Prezent, and more

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India

Malaysia

Middle East

Oceania

Deals in brief: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more

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

Indonesia

Japan

Philippines

Deals in brief: Carro and CarDekho SEA secure funding, Longbridge bets on lifetime commission-free trading with over USD 100 million raised, nine China deals, and more

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

Thailand

Vietnam

The VC firm’s founder gives the lowdown on how value creation can drive portfolio success amid constrained markets.

Three exits in a year: Unpacking Gobi Partners’ value creation strategy

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

Deep Tech

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

Hardware

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

Semiconductors

With tech giants investing billions, Johor is emerging as a data center hub—but resource challenges could threaten its transformation.

Will a data center boom make Johor the “Shenzhen of Southeast Asia?”

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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Deals in brief: Singapore-based Omni HR raises fresh funding, Kamereo backed to expand in Vietnam, Luma AI lands USD 90 million, and more

Europe

Deals in brief: Meatable attracts investment from Betagro and Desmos Capital Partners, KKday bags USD 70 million, latest China deals, and more

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

South Korea

Deals in brief: Sunseap co-founder invests in UnaBiz, Alibaba takes 5% stake in South Korea’s Ably, nine China deals, and more

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

Artificial Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Lumos is advancing humanoid robots beyond vision and large models, integrating tactile sensing to give machines a new mode of real-world interaction.

Touch-enabled robots inch closer to reality as Lumos Robotics secures new funding

The company’s neural imaging engine launches in GAC’s Hyptec HL model, signaling its entry into vehicle-based AI applications.

Deepthink’s AI imaging tech makes automotive debut with GAC, eyes broader rollout

China’s statecraft highlights its tech and trade priorities in a shifting world.

China Recap | Policy blueprints and diplomacy anchor China’s next phase

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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