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

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Three state-linked institutions will commit USD 27 billion over five years, the minister said.

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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

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

Xiaomi

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Xiaomi’s first EV was a runaway hit. But a deadly crash in Tongling is now raising fresh questions about the risks of smart driving at scale.

Three dead in SU7 crash: Fatal accident renews scrutiny of smart driving safety | KrASIA

Three dead in SU7 crash: Fatal accident renews scrutiny of smart driving safety

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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.

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

Deals in brief: Nul debuts with Wavemaker Impact backing, SkyeChip and Betterteem raise funding, Qualcomm snaps up VinAI’s generative AI unit, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Nul debuts with Wavemaker Impact backing, SkyeChip and Betterteem raise funding, Qualcomm snaps up VinAI’s generative AI unit, and more

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

Companies like BlockchainSpace and Smart Communications are leading the charge in shaping how creators can benefit from Web3 technologies.

Powering the Creator Economy: How Web3 is Shaping Southeast Asia's Digital Future | KrASIA

Powering the Creator Economy: How Web3 is Shaping Southeast Asia&#8217;s Digital Future

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Degen Hill

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

Fintech

These interest-free installments could have some hidden dangers that not many are aware of.

Exploring the Rise of BNPL: Unlocking Affordability or Encouraging Overspending? | KrASIA

Exploring the Rise of BNPL: Unlocking Affordability or Encouraging Overspending?

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Gideon Ng

Thailand

Chinese car manufacturers are leveraging favorable policies and a mature supply chain to increase their market share in Thailand’s EV market.

Are Chinese Car Manufacturers Gaining on Japanese Brands in Thailand? | KrASIA

Are Chinese Car Manufacturers Gaining on Japanese Brands in Thailand?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

From the importance of product SKU precision to how media budgets are shifting to measurable channels, these are the ten trends to look out for in advertising.

10 Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Media and Advertising | KrASIA

10 Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Media and Advertising

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

Blockchain

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

Cryptocurrencies

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

Payments

Many view cryptocurrencies as an investment vehicle, but not so much as a payment method.

Why Are Cryptocurrencies Not Yet a Mainstream Payment Method? | KrASIA

Why Are Cryptocurrencies Not Yet a Mainstream Payment Method?

With the decline in popularity of robotaxis, companies are looking to redirect the technology, and the answer seems to be advanced intelligent driving systems.

Advanced AI Driving Takes Center Stage in 2023 as Robotaxis Face Cold Reception | KrASIA

Advanced AI Driving Takes Center Stage in 2023 as Robotaxis Face Cold Reception

Investors are shifting their interest away from manufacturing to sustainability and biomedical startups.

Six Key Takeaways From The Singapore Early-Stage Emerging Tech Startups 2022 Report | KrASIA

Six Key Takeaways From The Singapore Early-Stage Emerging Tech Startups 2022 Report

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

Deep Tech

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

A comprehensive guide to navigating the region's thriving digital economy, cultural nuances, and diverse sectors.

SaaS Expansion Strategies for Southeast Asia | KrASIA

SaaS Expansion Strategies for Southeast Asia

Amidst global inflation, how is a luxury good growing in popularity, and is it here to stay?