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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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Hong Kong

AI and tech lead billions of US dollars in capital raised, with totals outpacing Nasdaq and NYSE combined.

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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

Local chip leaders, led by Eswin, are expanding capacity in a push for self-sufficiency

China targets 70% advanced domestic silicon wafer use by 2026

Photo shows Huawei’s “Now Is Your Spark” product launch event in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 7, 2026.

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

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Consumer Economy

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

Smartphones

Thailand

The flagship tablet anchored a wider lineup aimed at strengthening Huawei’s position across consumer devices.

Huawei’s MatePad Pro Max leads Bangkok launch as tablets, wearables take focus

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T. K. Lin

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.

Southeast Asia

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

Food Tech

Singapore

The news came after a handful of other US-based food tech firms have already sprung up to fill the rising demand for plant-based food in Asia such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.

Egg substitute maker Eat Just to build first Asia factory in Singapore, eyes takeoff in Q1 2021

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Stephanie Li

Accel Partners invests in high-potential startups, supporting product development, market expansion, and growth strategies.

Accel Partners

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

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

Enterprise Services

The company saw a huge demand during the pandemic.

Sales intelligence startup Slintel raises USD 4.2 million from Accel, Sequoia

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Avanish Tiwary

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Indonesia has a long history of blocking social media platforms without strong legal grounds.

Indonesia drafting ministerial regulation to block social media

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Ursula Florene

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The Chinese online education market is projected to reach a volume of RMB 423 billion, up 21.97% from last year's level.

Online education startups Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raise billions

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

Investment

In the USD 4.4 trillion real estate transaction market, Zhuge is competing with companies such as US-listed Beike and 5i5j.

Following Beike's IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

Following Beike&#8217;s IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

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Song Jingli

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

Fintech

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

Payments

Thailand’s digital payment sector is set to grow by USD 9.1 billion in 2020 and the total transaction value could jump 13.2% to USD 1.49 billion by 2024, according to Statista. 

Line launches banking services on its messaging app in Thailand

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

India

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

Venture Capital

From the new fund, Elevation Capital is expected to focus on new areas such as enterprise SaaS.

SAIF Partners rebrands as Elevation Capital with USD 400 million new fund

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

On-demand Services

Following this round, the company plans to expand its 24-hour medicine delivery service to more cities in China.

On-demand drug delivery firm Dingdang Kuaiyao raises USD 150 million in Series B+ from SoftBank, others

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

Grocery Delivery

This is the first time Sequoia Capital India and Flourish Ventures have invested in any Bangladeshi startup.