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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.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

Malaysia's investment "sweet spot," Penang, to open new tech park | KrASIA

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Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

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

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Nikkei Asia

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

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

Transportation

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

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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.

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Hong Kong

Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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KrASIA | Announcements Archives

KrASIA launched a new community platform for members to encourage across border community initiatives and to help connect startups and VCs in Asia. 

Join KrASIA's New Community | KrASIA

Join KrASIA&#8217;s New Community

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The second episode is titled “Looking beyond home ground” and will be aired live on June 11, 7pm SGT.

Venture Matters TV Episode 2 will feature Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners | KrASIA

Venture Matters TV Episode 2 will feature Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners

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Venture Matters

A platform set to boost connectivity in Asia's broader tech ecosystem.

Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA's new vertical to provide insights for Asia's investors and entrepreneurs | KrASIA

Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA&#8217;s new vertical to provide insights for Asia&#8217;s investors and entrepreneurs

More than 70,000 visitors from 163 countries were at the event.

Web Summit, the 'Davos for geeks,' hits record number of attendees | KrASIA

Web Summit, the &#8216;Davos for geeks,&#8217; hits record number of attendees

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KrASIA Writers

The partnership stems from the companies' global expansion strategy of being innovation enablers.

KrASIA and DailySocial.id Form Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation Culture | KrASIA

KrASIA and DailySocial.id Form Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation Culture

Since 2017, 36Kr has established its presence in Southeast Asia (KrASIA), Japan (36Kr Japan), and India (36Kr India).

36Kr announces formation of overseas operation 36Kr Global to continue building a cross-border startup service platform | KrASIA

36Kr announces formation of overseas operation 36Kr Global to continue building a cross-border startup service platform

Grab released a social impact report in which it claims it has contributed USD 5.8 billion to Southeast Asia's economy in one year.

Grab to collaborate with Microsoft for ‘Grab for Good’ program | KrASIA

Grab to collaborate with Microsoft for ‘Grab for Good’ program

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Cindy Silviana

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

E-commerce

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

AsiaKredit's app pera247 runs three products: AffordaLoan, ShopaLoan and InstaLoan.

AsiaKredit partners with Lazada Philippines to offer installment-based credit | KrASIA

AsiaKredit partners with Lazada Philippines to offer installment-based credit

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Announcements

Join KrASIA’s New Community

Venture Matters TV Episode 2 will feature Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners

Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA’s new vertical to provide insights for Asia’s investors and entrepreneurs

Web Summit, the ‘Davos for geeks,’ hits record number of attendees

KrASIA and DailySocial.id Form Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation Culture

36Kr announces formation of overseas operation 36Kr Global to continue building a cross-border startup service platform

Grab to collaborate with Microsoft for ‘Grab for Good’ program

AsiaKredit partners with Lazada Philippines to offer installment-based credit

Facebook appoints Peter Lydian as Indonesia’s country director

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