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A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

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

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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

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The Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance, a program powered by Xnode, A*STAR, and NHIC, is looking to develop and grow Singaporean deep tech startups.

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Fostering deep tech ventures to achieve environmental sustainability | Q&#038;A with XNode Singapore

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What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

TurtleTree Labs' co-founder and CEO Fengru Lin ventured into a biotech startup to revolutionize the dairy industry.

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Veerappan (Veera) Swaminathan is the founder and director of consultancy firm Sustainable Living Lab, currently operating in Singapore, India, and Indonesia. Veera is interested in overcoming sustainability challenges through technology. He is currently working on an artificial intelligence (AI) fluency project to encourage innovation within companies to meet the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, and to prepare people for an aging society. 

Tuning In | Veerappan Swaminathan on AI fluency and giving back to aging communities

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Linda Prebhash started out as a mainstream school teacher for a few years before further pursuing her studies in Special Education. Upon returning to Singapore, she started teaching in the Association For Persons With Special Needs before moved to Rainbow Centre Singapore. She has been in the Special Education sector now for more than 30 years in various capacities. She has also served as a volunteer with Special Olympics Singapore for more than 30 years and is currently the Honorary Secretary and Sports Director.

Tuning In | Special education teacher Linda Prebhash on connecting Singapore with sports

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

Kellie Twigge of MĀIA is using the network to support New Zealand women in Singapore and across the region.

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Aza Tsogtsaikhan is human rights and environmental activist, serving as co-founder and director of Breathe Mongolia, a non-profit aimed at increasing awareness of Mongolia's air pollution crisis. In addition to her activism, she works full-time as a strategic financial analyst for IBM.

Tuning In | Demanding cleaner air in Mongolia, with Aza Tsogtsaikhan, director and co-founder of Breathe Mongolia

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US-based early-stage venture capital (VC) firm 500 Startups is well aware of this reality. In 2016, the firm launched a local fund to work together with the Japanese government, investors, and corporates to develop a more robust local startup ecosystem. To date, 500 Startups has invested in over 60 Japanese firms, including fintech developer Paidy, personal mobility startup Whill, and crowdsourcing human translation platform Gengo.

Are Japanese startups ready for the big leagues? | Q&A with Ayumi Ode, director of Japan at 500 Startups

Are Japanese startups ready for the big leagues? | Q&#038;A with Ayumi Ode, director of Japan at 500 Startups

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Simone Martin

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Shn Juay is the head of product and marketing at Storms, where she heads the marketing function and oversees Storms' strategic vision and growth. Previously, she spent over ten years working on various projects in communications, digital marketing, and project management. She later joined Paktor Dating Group as VP of marketing, then became COO and eventually CEO of the company

Tuning In | Shn Juay on working motherhood, ally networks, and thriving in the mobile game industry

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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BlackSoil, which now has an NBFC and three AIFs under its umbrella, deploys multiple debt strategies to differentiate itself from other venture debt players in the market, said Ankur Bansal, co-founder and director at BlackSoil. One trait that sets the firm apart is its penchant for converting real estate investors into startup investors. Here's how Bansal does it.

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Fostering deep tech ventures to achieve environmental sustainability | Q&A with XNode Singapore

Tuning In | Fengru Lin, CEO of TurtleTree Labs, speaks about leadership and mentoring her team

Tuning In | Veerappan Swaminathan on AI fluency and giving back to aging communities

Tuning In | Special education teacher Linda Prebhash on connecting Singapore with sports

Tuning In | MĀIA network: Connecting and supporting New Zealand women working in Asia

Tuning In | Demanding cleaner air in Mongolia, with Aza Tsogtsaikhan, director and co-founder of Breathe Mongolia

Are Japanese startups ready for the big leagues? | Q&A with Ayumi Ode, director of Japan at 500 Startups

Tuning In | Shn Juay on working motherhood, ally networks, and thriving in the mobile game industry

Startups want to ‘ensure they have a venture debt partner’ | Q&A with Ankur Bansal

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