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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

China

Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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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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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Logistics

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

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

News | KrASIA

Intelllex plans to expand its service across EU and APAC and will accelerate the development of new product offerings.

Singaporean legal tech startup Intelllex bags USD 2.1 million in Quest Ventures-led round

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Ursula Florene

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

Following monetization struggles in the Indian market, UC News is set to withdraw from the country.

Alibaba-backed UC News to cease operations, report says

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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Smove had grown to be one of the biggest car-sharing services in Singapore, alongside players like BlueSG and Tribecar.

Singapore startup Smove exits car-sharing market, now under liquidation

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Vulcan Post

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Reliance

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

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

Grocery Delivery

Facebook and Reliance have filed an application to CCI for an approval.

Facebook sets up new entity to acquire stake in Reliance's Jio Platform

Facebook sets up new entity to acquire stake in Reliance&#8217;s Jio Platform

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Aishu serves clients such as Bank of China, Xiaomi, and Coca Cola.

Data protection firm Aishu raises USD 35.2 million amid China's push to build new digital infrastructure

Data protection firm Aishu raises USD 35.2 million amid China&#8217;s push to build new digital infrastructure

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Song Jingli

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

The OJK has vetted and licensed at least 162 fintech companies to date.

Indonesian P2P lending platform Taralite now licensed by Indonesian Financial Services Authority

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Downloads surged at time of tension between New Delhi and Beijing.

Google takes down Indian 'Remove China' app

Google takes down Indian &#8216;Remove China&#8217; app

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Bilibili

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

Social Impact

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

Video

Since December, the vlogger has amassed nearly 187,000 followers and his videos on Bilibili have generated a combined 315 million views.

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites

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SCMP

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Payments

It's Facebook’s first investment in an Indonesia-based business as it seeks to create new opportunities for its ubiquitous WhatsApp service.

Facebook and PayPal make investment in Indonesia's Gojek, joining Google and Tencent

Facebook and PayPal make investment in Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek, joining Google and Tencent

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News

Singaporean legal tech startup Intelllex bags USD 2.1 million in Quest Ventures-led round

Alibaba-backed UC News to cease operations, report says

Singapore startup Smove exits car-sharing market, now under liquidation

Facebook sets up new entity to acquire stake in Reliance’s Jio Platform

Data protection firm Aishu raises USD 35.2 million amid China’s push to build new digital infrastructure

Indonesian P2P lending platform Taralite now licensed by Indonesian Financial Services Authority

Google takes down Indian ‘Remove China’ app

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites

Facebook and PayPal make investment in Indonesia’s Gojek, joining Google and Tencent

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More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more