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Gideon Ng

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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

Logistics

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

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Vietnam

Shopee risks going back to its old ways as new competitors besiege the Southeast Asian e-commerce market.

Shopee braces for e-commerce battle in Southeast Asia as competitors close in

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Middle East

Deals in brief: True Light Capital closes flagship fund, Roojai acquires DirectAsia, six China deals, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: NexMind, Funding Societies, and Kiddocare secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

South Korea

Deals in brief: Kasikornbank’s tech arm launches USD 100 million fund, Segari raises Series B funding, and more

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

The state-owned company eyes Southeast Asia, world's third-largest bike market.

Thailand energy group PTT to make e-motorbikes with Taiwan's Kymco

Thailand energy group PTT to make e-motorbikes with Taiwan&#8217;s Kymco

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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

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

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This article explores Thailand's ascent in digital health, highlighting its innovations, challenges faced, and its potential as a health tech leader in Southeast Asia.

Transformative health tech: Thailand's bold leap into the future of healthcare

Transformative health tech: Thailand&#8217;s bold leap into the future of healthcare

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Degen Hill

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

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Announcements

The five winners will join a larger pool of finalists to compete for a variety of rewards at the challenge’s global final demo event scheduled for October this year.

Empowering innovation: OPPO announces regional winners of Inspiration Challenge in Bangkok

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

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By addressing challenges in cost, stability, and integration, hydro-floating photovoltaic projects can be a beacon of hope in sustainable power generation.

Are floating solar farms the future source of Asia’s renewable energy?

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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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

Deals in brief: Accel invests in Vite+ maker VoidZero, Rolo Robotics and Videotto raise seed funding, Coolmate completes Series C round, 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

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

East Asia

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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.

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

Payments

Ant Group is expanding its cross-border business from Hong Kong as the city rolls out initiatives to help Chinese enterprises expand overseas.

In Hong Kong, Ant Group finds an anchor for its global fintech ambitions

CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

The country continues to expand installations even as high costs hit the US and Germany.

China to account for half of new offshore wind capacity through 2030

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