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Emily Fang

The shutdown is affecting around 1.4 million people in the Rakhine and Chin states.

Civil society groups urge Myanmar government to restore internet in Rakhine and Chin

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Stephanie Li

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Viettel, the country’s largest teleco, publicly said that it will not adopt Huawei’s 5G technology.

Vietnam grants 5G commercial test licenses to Viettel, MobiFone

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

The e-commerce firm will leverage Microsoft’s expertise in building a resilient cloud infrastructure to support Bukalapak's services for more than 100 million customers.

Microsoft invests in Indonesian e-commerce unicorn Bukalapak

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Khamila Mulia

KBZ Bank launches inbound cross-border remittance

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

Payments

Only USD 2.8 billion was being transferred through formal remittance channels last year, with around USD 5.2 billion being left out every year.

Myanmar’s KBZ Bank launches inbound cross-border remittance

Pomelo's e-commerce sales grew 250% since the pandemic

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

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

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Producing inspiring content and building a community are the next big trends in the fashion retail sector, says Pomelo's CEO.

'Our e-commerce business grew 250% from the lockdown': Q&A with Pomelo CEO David Jou

&#8216;Our e-commerce business grew 250% from the lockdown&#8217;: Q&#038;A with Pomelo CEO David Jou

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

The region's digital economy is expected to reach USD 100 billion by 2025.

Singapore’s Beamstart launches USD 10 million fund to invest in Southeast Asian early-stage startups

The proptech sector is “here to stay,” says Instahome CEO Eric Tan.

Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove launches new home rental platform in Malaysia

Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Paronym offers a SaaS platform named TIG, which allows users to tag info onto objects in videos.

Japanese startup Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round to expand presence in Thailand

China

Demand for non-China magnets is surging, but upping capacity is no easy feat.

How China's rare earth curbs complicate the West's diversification push

How China&#8217;s rare earth curbs complicate the West&#8217;s diversification push

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Nikkei Asia

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

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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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36Kr English

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

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, 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.