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

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Mixue Bingcheng

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

India

Singapore

Thailand

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

Deals in brief: Mixue Bingcheng and GoodMe apply for Hong Kong IPO, UniFAHS and Silicon Box secure funding, 11 China deals, and more

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Malaysia

Deals in brief: Thailand’s APX and Malaysia’s LiveIn secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Sustainability

Recent trials of nature-based solutions offer hope for agriculture-focused Thailand in addressing climate change impacts, but there are obstacles hindering widespread adoption.

Can nature-based water management solutions aid Thailand in adapting more effectively to climate change?

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Mongabay

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

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

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

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KrASIA Writers

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

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

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

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

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Ecosystem

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

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Deloitte Southeast Asia Innovation Team

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

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Myanmar

Join Alibaba Cloud on December 12 to access tools and insights that businesses can utilize to navigate the intricate landscape of global expansion.

Catalyst connect: Alibaba Cloud’s latest event on expanding businesses beyond borders

Wei Jing is the senior ecosystem and operations manager at KrASIA, helping to connect the ecosystem in Southeast Asia with other markets.

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Ng Wei Jing

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

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

Deep Tech

Newsletters

Relish the taste of juices but cringe at their high sugar levels? Good news: IncreBio will soon serve up sugar-reduced juices that promise a comparable taste with significantly less sugar.

Zest without excess: What you should know about IncreBio’s sugar-reduced juices

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

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Open Source

Deals in brief: Turn Capital acquires Flash Coffee Thailand, Bain Capital closes fifth pan-Asia private equity fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Gideon Ng

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

Robotics

The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories.

Record sales, shrinking profits: China’s robot vacuum leaders face their next test

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

Xiaomi

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

Transportation

Xiaomi says there’s no formal sales network in place, but the new facility appears to be part of a long-term Europe strategy.

Is Xiaomi’s new EV base in Germany a prelude to its European rollout?

At a recent event in Shanghai, officials and experts discussed how Dubai’s policies, infrastructure, and networks are turning it into a global launchpad for Chinese companies.

Chinese firms weigh Dubai as a base for global growth

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