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What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Thailand

The latest report by WV and Ravenry highlights the innovation-driven transformation of Thailand’s fintech landscape.

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Seven key takeaways about the evolution of Thailand’s fintech landscape

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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.

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

Deals in brief: Alibaba injects USD 634 million into Lazada, TikTok invests USD 1.5 billion in Tokopedia, 13 China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Alibaba injects USD 634 million into Lazada, TikTok invests USD 1.5 billion in Tokopedia, 13 China deals, and more

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

ByteDance

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 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

The integration of TikTok Shop into Tokopedia will enable it to resume operations in Indonesia, following its forced suspension in October due to regulatory reasons.

TikTok invests USD 1.5 billion in GoTo’s Tokopedia to restart e-commerce business in Indonesia | KrASIA

TikTok invests USD 1.5 billion in GoTo’s Tokopedia to restart e-commerce business in Indonesia

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Vietnam

Deals in brief: Andisor, Klinik Pintar, and Clove secure funding, Net Zero Challenge 2023 announces winners, new BTN fund to invest in prop tech startups, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Andisor, Klinik Pintar, and Clove secure funding, Net Zero Challenge 2023 announces winners, new BTN fund to invest in prop tech startups, and more

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

Cryptocurrencies

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

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

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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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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

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

Billed as ready for mass production, the autonomous EV may set a new precedent.

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai | KrASIA

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai

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