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Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

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

Malaysia

Tranglo's partnership with Ripple exemplifies its evolution from addressing reload card inefficiencies to becoming a global leader in cross-border payments.

Tranglo collaborates with Ripple to reshape the future of cross-border payments | KrASIA

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Tranglo collaborates with Ripple to reshape the future of cross-border payments

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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

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Indonesia

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Singapore

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Goterra, RADC, and Leonardo AI secure funding, 17Live debuts on SGX in Singapore’s first de-SPAC transaction, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Goterra, RADC, and Leonardo AI secure funding, 17Live debuts on SGX in Singapore’s first de-SPAC transaction, multiple China and India deals, and more

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Contrary to common expectations, sustainable agritech and supply chain traceability solutions are poised to be spearheaded by the world's emerging markets.

In sustainable agritech and traceability, emerging markets will lead, not follow | KrASIA

In sustainable agritech and traceability, emerging markets will lead, not follow

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AC Ventures

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

Deep Tech

Newsletters

Initiatives like Living Seawalls underscore the potential to address the impacts of climate change effectively without compromising nature.

Living seawalls: What you should know about these “concrete panels” that preserve marine biodiversity | KrASIA

Living seawalls: What you should know about these “concrete panels” that preserve marine biodiversity

A weekly newsletter analyzing the pros and cons of emerging technology. Published every Thursday.

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Photo of Klook’s co-founders. From left to right: Eric Gnock Fah, Ethan Lin, and Bernie Xiong, who serve as COO, CEO, and CTO, respectively.

Deals in brief: Klook, Doctor Anywhere, and Bitsmedia secure funding, IMDA invests SGD 55 million in Singapore’s media industry, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Klook, Doctor Anywhere, and Bitsmedia secure funding, IMDA invests SGD 55 million in Singapore’s media industry, multiple China and India deals, and more

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

Creative

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

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

Short Video

An investment in Tokopedia would be an unprecedented move for TikTok amidst its global expansion into online shopping.

All you need to know about TikTok’s potential partnership with Tokopedia in Indonesia | KrASIA

All you need to know about TikTok’s potential partnership with Tokopedia in Indonesia

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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

East Asia

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

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

Thailand

New players struggle to take on market leader BYD's dominance.

GAC and Chang'an push into Southeast Asia in second China EV wave | KrASIA

GAC and Chang&#8217;an push into Southeast Asia in second China EV wave

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Deals in brief: Fantuan secures Series C funding, BII commits USD 25 million to GEF Capital’s climate fund, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Fantuan secures Series C funding, BII commits USD 25 million to GEF Capital’s climate fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Vietnam

In realms like health, education, and financial inclusion, Southeast Asian startups are forging strategic partnerships to foster growth and achieve their goals.

Startups share common need for partnerships to scale effectively | KrASIA

Startups share common need for partnerships to scale effectively

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Hong Kong

Beijing moves to inject public funds into state-owned banks, albeit quietly.

Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan? | KrASIA

Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan?

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

Pop Mart

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

Consumer Services

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Plush toys and core IPs propelled Pop Mart to record-breaking revenue in 2024.

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024 | KrASIA

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024

Slowing same-store growth may signal turbulence ahead for Chagee despite its standout year.

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom | KrASIA

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom

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