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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

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

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Southeast Asia

Thailand

In just months, Labubu’s Thai fan base has made Pop Mart’s biggest overseas success story.

Pop Mart’s Labubu breaks records in Thailand—can the trend go global?

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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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Kupang students gain essential English language and hydroponic skills through the new initiative, opening doors to stronger career paths and brighter futures.

Backed by UNDP’s Catalytic Fund, Cakap launches skill-building program for Kupang students

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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

Oceania

Vietnam

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

Deals in brief: Coolmate and PangoCDP secure funding, Chickin confirms Series A+ round, eight China deals, and more

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

Gobi Partners

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

Malaysia

Singapore

Deals in brief: Finfra secures USD 2.5 million, Gobi Partners invests in DCAP through GDIV fund, HSBC backs BuzzAR in MENA expansion, and more

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

Cambodia

BYD's Denza brand has entered Singapore, Cambodia amid challenge from Xpeng, Dongfeng.

China's BYD touts luxury EVs in ASEAN as rivals crowd in

China&#8217;s BYD touts luxury EVs in ASEAN as rivals crowd in

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Philippines

Deals in brief: Supermom confirms Series B round, Clime Capital backs Indonesia’s Hijau, Waymo raises USD 5.6 billion, and more

The city-state is navigating reputational hazards in its race to attract wealth.

Singapore's lure for rich Chinese breeds family office tensions

Singapore&#8217;s lure for rich Chinese breeds family office tensions

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Over 1,600 business meetings connected more than 400 key players in the gaming industry, fostering partnerships and business opportunities.

IGDX Business 2024 boosts growth of Indonesia's game industry and global partnerships

IGDX Business 2024 boosts growth of Indonesia&#8217;s game industry and global partnerships

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Deals in brief: Tin Men Capital leads GlobalTix’s Series B round, WhiteCoat acquires Good Doctor, ten China deals, and more

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

Deep Tech

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

Hong Kong

New supply deals and products signal the LiDAR leader’s expansion beyond sensors into embodied intelligence.

RoboSense sees AI and robotics as next growth driver after Q2 earnings beat

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

Autonomous Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Transportation

Rino.ai expects to break even once its fleet reaches 10,000 units.

From pilots to profit: Rino.ai plots commercialization after 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

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

Consumer Economy

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

Hardware

The release positions mixed reality as both a next-gen consumer interface and a testing ground for robots learning to navigate the physical world.

Vivo launches “Discovery” edition of Vision MR headset, signaling shift beyond smartphones

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