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

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

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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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With chip access in flux and scrutiny mounting, Manus has left China for Singapore, betting that neutrality offers a safer path forward.

Has China become too risky a home for AI startups? Manus thinks so

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T. K. Lin

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

A single Saturday saw Taobao Shangou, Meituan, and JD.com log a combined 200 million orders, testing subsidy strength, logistics, and supply chains in real time.

Meituan scrambles on “Super Saturday” as Taobao Shangou tops 80 million daily orders

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.

Carro's unicorn status has intensified competition between cat marketplaces in Southeast Asia. Its rival Carsome is in talks to raise USD 200 million.

Carro's unicorn status intensifies competition between Southeast Asia's car marketplaces

Carro&#8217;s unicorn status intensifies competition between Southeast Asia&#8217;s car marketplaces

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Khamila Mulia

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

India

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Progcap competes with SoftBank and Alibaba-backed Paytm, Walmart-owned PhonePe, and Coatue Management-backed BharatPe.

Tiger Global and Sequoia India lead USD 25 million round in lending startup Progcap

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Avanish Tiwary

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent's "Penguin Island" global headquarters in Shenzhen will cover 2 million sq m to service 100,000 people in residences, offices, and other facilities.

Tencent stakes its future on ‘Penguin Island’ global headquarters

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Brady Ng

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Indonesia's upstarts are willing to pay a 20% premium on top of basic pay packages compared with 15% in Singapore and Thailand, and 13% in the Philippines.

Indonesia startups stand out in ASEAN by leaning on bonus pay

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

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

Vianai Systems raised USD 140 million in Series B funds from SoftBank and other investors for its human-centered AI platform that amplifues human judgement.

AI platform Vianai Systems raises USD 140 million Series B from SoftBank and others

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

Investment

The total wealth held by Indian ultra-high net worth individuals will also grow to over USD 700 billion by 2024, as compared to USD 440 billion in 2019.

Indian family offices to invest USD 30 billion in local startups by 2024

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Kuaishou, with a market capitalization of roughly USD 110 billion, is more valuable than Airbnb, Snowflake, online game platform Roblox, and DoorDash.

TikTok rival Kuaishou takes market cap crown among new IPOs

Secondhand retailer Zhuanzhuan Group bagged USD 100 million in Series D1 from Xiaomi, Shunwei Capital, and Shangyu Capital.

Secondhand retailer Zhuanzhuan Group bags USD 100 million Series D1 from Xiaomi and others

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Venture Capital

Flat6Labs, one of the leading accelerators in the region, has expanded to Jordan with the launch of a USD 20 million seed fund.

Flat6Labs launches USD 20 million seed fund for Jordan

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