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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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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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Sudo Lim

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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

Honor designs smartphones and wearables, balancing price and performance for a tech-savvy, value-focused audience.

Honor

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Consumer Economy

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

Deep Tech

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

There’s no consensus yet on the final form factor, but smartphone makers may have an advantage in AI devices.

Honor sees phones as key to on-device AI, even if they are not the endgame

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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Middle East

Badri said the Iran conflict has driven the opening of an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, as the emirate freezes some taxes.

Dubai open for business, as economic head cites Oman "green corridor"

Dubai open for business, as economic head cites Oman &#8220;green corridor&#8221;

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Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Transportation

Companies speed up exports with support of governments despite COVID.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market

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

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

Food Tech

Demand for meat substitutes is rising around the world.

Aleph Farms to bring lab-grown meat to Japan with Mitsubishi's Food Industry Group

Aleph Farms to bring lab-grown meat to Japan with Mitsubishi&#8217;s Food Industry Group

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NoCamels

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Local hospitals have built their own online channels to tap into the digitalization trend.

KEY STAT | Number of online hospitals in China increased sixfold last year

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Julianna Wu

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

India

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

The startup clocked USD 68.4 million (INR 5 billion) in revenues in FY 2020 and is on track to double it by FY24.

India's direct-to-consumer brand boAt raises USD 100 million from Warburg Pincus

India&#8217;s direct-to-consumer brand boAt raises USD 100 million from Warburg Pincus

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

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

JD.com

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

E-commerce

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Farfetch claims to be the No. 1 global online luxury fashion platform with more than 1,200 sellers.

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba's Tmall

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

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Song Jingli

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

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

The company has ties to Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi (BKE), which is located in Central Jakarta's Menteng district.

Sea Group is hiring in Indonesia for digital banking push after possible acquisition

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Khamila Mulia

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

Lending

BharatPe plans to raise USD 500-700 million in venture debt over the next two years.

India's digital payment startup BharatPe raises venture debt from Innoven Capital

India&#8217;s digital payment startup BharatPe raises venture debt from Innoven Capital

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Avanish Tiwary

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Bilibili's New Year's Eve gala gathered 250 million viewers at its peak.

Bilibili to raise over USD 2 billion in Hong Kong listing

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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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.

Digital money has been gaining in popularity recently.

Singapore tightens regulation on cryptocurrencies

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News

Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market

Aleph Farms to bring lab-grown meat to Japan with Mitsubishi’s Food Industry Group

KEY STAT | Number of online hospitals in China increased sixfold last year

India’s direct-to-consumer brand boAt raises USD 100 million from Warburg Pincus

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba’s Tmall

Sea Group is hiring in Indonesia for digital banking push after possible acquisition

India’s digital payment startup BharatPe raises venture debt from Innoven Capital

Bilibili to raise over USD 2 billion in Hong Kong listing

Singapore tightens regulation on cryptocurrencies

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