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

Social Impact

Philippines

The network is currently looking out for investors to expand further. If you’re wondering why participation in a dating site is a “hustle,” it’s because, in some ways, it is. Sugarbook prides itself as a dating website for “sugar babies” and “sugar daddies.” The platform matches young females or males with potential partners who are willing to support their companions financially.

As joblessness bites, a 'sugar daddy' dating site is thriving in the Philippines | KrASIA

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As joblessness bites, a &#8216;sugar daddy&#8217; dating site is thriving in the Philippines

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Elyssa Christine Lopez

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

Fintech

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

Payments

Myanmar

The company says that only the e-pay online reload and bill payment collection system are affected.

E-pay Malaysia users allegedly affected by data leak | KrASIA

E-pay Malaysia users allegedly affected by data leak

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Vulcan Post

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

Investment

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

While many fear a setback, some investors also see opportunity. As Myanmar’s military detained the country’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, together with other senior officials, on Monday, seizing control of the government, the internet suddenly went dark for many.

Myanmar turmoil threatens digital economy, say experts | KrASIA

Myanmar turmoil threatens digital economy, say experts

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KrASIA Writers

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

Singapore

The Indonesian insurtech firm will increase its agent network in Vietnam and Thailand. Jakarta-headquartered insurtech startup PasarPolis announced today that it has secured USD 5 million equity funding from World Bank Group's member International Finance Corporation (IFC).

PasarPolis secures USD 5 million from World Bank's IFC, plans regional expansion | KrASIA

PasarPolis secures USD 5 million from World Bank&#8217;s IFC, plans regional expansion

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Ursula Florene

Antler Singapore selected 70 founders from 3100 applicants for its fifth cohort. The global startup generator and VC firm Antler on Wednesday revealed the 12 new startups that graduated from its fifth Singapore cohort and the COVID-19 initiative. This year, it welcomed young companies from new segments such as art tech and insurance tech.

Here are the 12 startups graduated from Antler’s fifth Southeast Asia Demo Day | KrASIA

Here are the 12 startups graduated from Antler’s fifth Southeast Asia Demo Day

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Khamila Mulia

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Myanmar junta bans Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram to stifle opposition | KrASIA

Myanmar junta bans Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram to stifle opposition

Internet services were suspended in the Rakhine and Chin states in June 2019, after hostilities broke out between the state military and rebel groups representing the local ethnic population.

Myanmar ends world’s longest internet shutdown in the Rakhine and Chin states | KrASIA

Myanmar ends world’s longest internet shutdown in the Rakhine and Chin states

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Myanmar aerobics teacher and dancer, Khing Hnin Wai, has become an overnight internet sensation after a video of her dancing against the backdrop of a convoy of military vehicles went viral.

As Myanmar's military pounced, an aerobics video turns viral | KrASIA

As Myanmar&#8217;s military pounced, an aerobics video turns viral

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

E-commerce

Q&amp;A

Eeleen Tan is the Chief of Global Expansion at Ninja Van and is accountable for Ninja Van's growth across all operating markets. She plays a lead role in creating alignment across business units, countries, and regions in order to optimize resource allocation and jump-start innovation. In her role, she balances up the urgency of Ninja Van’s business demands with the strategic focus to build long-term sustainability.

[Tuning in] Eeleen Tan on taking local views when it comes to global expansion | KrASIA

[Tuning in] Eeleen Tan on taking local views when it comes to global expansion

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Emily Fang

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

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

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

By merging its battery units, Geely is betting on fewer variants, higher volumes, and stronger margins.

Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale | KrASIA

Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

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 are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

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

Semiconductors

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Intel is offering automakers a more flexible path for in-car computing, but it’s still early days.

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit? | KrASIA

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?

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

Hong Kong

Indonesia

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

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

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