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Indonesia

Equities rout threatens the bourse’s push to revive the country’s IPO market.

Indonesia's opaque stock market risks USD 60 billion outflow

Indonesia&#8217;s opaque stock market risks USD 60 billion outflow

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Dingdong Maicai, a fresh grocery delivery service, caters to busy urbanites seeking high-quality produce at their doorstep.

Dingdong Maicai

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.

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

Consumer Economy

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

Grocery Delivery

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

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

On-demand Services

E-commerce

Meituan’s takeover closes a chapter in China’s fresh grocery e-commerce race.

Meituan beats JD.com to acquire Dingdong Maicai’s China business

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

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Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Japan

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Gaming

Regulators have approved only 1% of titles released for the Nintendo Switch and Sony PS5.

Nintendo and Sony hamstrung in China by thin game libraries

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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.

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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Oceania

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

Deals in brief: Aevice Health and Reforged Labs raise funding, Payoneer acquires Singapore-based Skuad, six China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

A Singapore-based think tank has projected an average growth rate of 5.1% over the next decade for six key economies.

Southeast Asia to outpace China's GDP growth and foreign investment

Southeast Asia to outpace China&#8217;s GDP growth and foreign investment

Deals in brief: Mushroom Material secures funding to produce fungi-based styrofoam alternative, UnaBiz closes first pre-Series C round, Evo bags USD 2.1 million, and more

Philippines

Deals in brief: Singapore-based Aprisium secures Series A funding, OneVentures launches seventh fund, Alibaba and Tencent invest in Moonshot AI, and more

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

Thailand

After entering its third Southeast Asian market, Temu is slowing its regional advance.

Temu expands into Thailand, takes cautious approach to Southeast Asia

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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South Korea

Deals in brief: Djoin secures seed funding from 500 Global, Vertex Ventures invests in South Korea’s Norma, five China deals, and more

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The key sector is prioritizing sustainable sales growth.

For China's e-commerce platforms, low prices are no longer enough

For China&#8217;s e-commerce platforms, low prices are no longer enough

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News

Nintendo and Sony hamstrung in China by thin game libraries

Deals in brief: Aevice Health and Reforged Labs raise funding, Payoneer acquires Singapore-based Skuad, six China deals, and more

Southeast Asia to outpace China’s GDP growth and foreign investment

Deals in brief: Mushroom Material secures funding to produce fungi-based styrofoam alternative, UnaBiz closes first pre-Series C round, Evo bags USD 2.1 million, and more

Deals in brief: Singapore-based Aprisium secures Series A funding, OneVentures launches seventh fund, Alibaba and Tencent invest in Moonshot AI, and more

Temu expands into Thailand, takes cautious approach to Southeast Asia

Deals in brief: Djoin secures seed funding from 500 Global, Vertex Ventures invests in South Korea’s Norma, five China deals, and more

For China’s e-commerce platforms, low prices are no longer enough

Deals in brief: Secai Marche raises USD 2.1 million, EDBI and Seeds Capital form SG Growth Capital, seven China deals, and more

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