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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.

Southeast Asia

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

Hardware

"Vietnam is an example of a market where you can still buy Digiworld — which grew its profit after tax by 55% in the first half of 2020 over the past year."

Finland-based equity fund acquires stake in Vietnamese electronics distributor Digiworld

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Stephanie Li

Evo develops software to help influencers and livestreamers drive more purchases.

Social commerce startup Evo secures seven-digit funding in seed round

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

Q&amp;A

Since its launch in 2012, e-wallet platform MoMo has amassed 20 million users, or about 21% of Vietnam's population.

'I would like MoMo to be the homepage for all consumers in Vietnam': Q&amp;A with MoMo’s CFO Manisha Shah

&#8216;I would like MoMo to be the homepage for all consumers in Vietnam&#8217;: Q&amp;A with MoMo’s CFO Manisha Shah

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Vietnam’s P2P market is estimated to be worth USD 7.8 billion in 2020, almost doubling from USD 4.4 billion in 2017, while currently there are over 40 P2P lenders operating in Vietnam. 

Fintech startup Fvndit notches USD 30 million for its Vietnamese P2P lending firm

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

Insurance

Last year, the startup snagged USD 10 million from Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India in February, followed by another USD 11 million funds raised from Quona Capital in December.

Thai insurtech startup Sunday bags USD 9 million in pre-series B round

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

Social Impact

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

Venture Capital

With new programs in the pipeline, the impact investor is shaping how startups balance profit with purpose.

'Entrepreneurs are one of humanity's greatest catalysts for positive change': Q&amp;A with Accelerating Asia’s Amra Naidoo

&#8216;Entrepreneurs are one of humanity&#8217;s greatest catalysts for positive change&#8217;: Q&amp;A with Accelerating Asia’s Amra Naidoo

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

Payments

JazzyPay is currently targeting underserved businesses in the Philippines, primarily hospitals, schools, clinics, and medical suppliers.

Philippine fintech JazzyPay raises USD 500,000 seed funding from Cocoon Capital

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Khamila Mulia

The co-living startup has nearly 10,000 rooms across 12 cities in Indonesia.

A pioneer in Indonesia's co-living segment, RoomMe stands strong through the pandemic: Startup Stories

A pioneer in Indonesia&#8217;s co-living segment, RoomMe stands strong through the pandemic: Startup Stories

Singapore

Currently, Thunes claims to have an extensive global network across more than 100 countries.

Singaporean fintech startup Thunes secures USD 60 million in Series B round

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

Autonomous 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

China

Baidu, Waymo, and others eye overseas markets as political tensions run high.

Taking the wheel: US and China jockey for robotaxi leadership

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Nikkei Asia

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

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Xiaomi’s first smart glasses focus on day-to-day utility while staying comfortably wearable.

Xiaomi steps into smart eyewear with voice-enabled glasses built for everyday use

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T. K. Lin

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti 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.

Retail

Coffee

The Chinese coffee chain plans to deploy 1,100 regional managers as it works to shore up its low-cost, franchise-driven model.

After racing to 15,000 stores, Cotti Coffee gets serious about quality control

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