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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

Gojek

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more

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KrASIA Writers

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

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

Electric Vehicles

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

BYD’s “super e-platform” is here to help EV drivers forget about range anxiety.

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone | KrASIA

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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From setup costs to visas and tax policies, this guide covers key aspects of doing business in the UAE.

Expanding to the UAE? Here are 5 things businesses need to know | KrASIA

Expanding to the UAE? Here are 5 things businesses need to know

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Automaker Insights

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

Advanced driver assistance is now standard across most of BYD’s lineup, setting a new industry benchmark.

BYD fires smart driving salvo with 21-model rollout | KrASIA

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC has debuted a premium SUV in Singapore to chase market leader BYD.

Chinese EV makers push for luxury models in Southeast Asia | KrASIA

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Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

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

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo | KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Toyota is banking on a leadership shake-up and a streamlined product lineup to regain its footing in China.

Toyota shakes up its China strategy as sales slip | KrASIA

Denza, a luxury electric vehicle brand managed by BYD, combines innovative EV technology with premium design for sustainable, urban mobility.

Denza

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Li Auto

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Xpeng Motors

With battery advancements stalling, automakers are shifting their focus elsewhere to stay ahead.

In 2025’s EV race, range and smart driving will decide the winners | KrASIA

BYD is developing its own smart driving systems in double-quick time, with delivery possible by mid-2025.

BYD and legacy automakers take the wheel in smart driving’s next chapter | KrASIA

Legacy automakers like Mercedes-Benz are grappling to keep pace with China’s fast-evolving automotive market.

Software hurdles stall CLA production, leaving Mercedes-Benz trailing in China | KrASIA

As cold weather continues to reveal performance gaps in electric vehicles, are automakers finding effective solutions?

Winter woes: Why EVs face their toughest test in the cold | KrASIA

Equipped with a host of premium upgrades—most notably in smart driving—BYD’s latest Denza D9 redefines what an MPV can be.

Automaker Insights

BYD fires smart driving salvo with 21-model rollout

Chinese EV makers push for luxury models in Southeast Asia

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

Toyota shakes up its China strategy as sales slip

In 2025’s EV race, range and smart driving will decide the winners

BYD and legacy automakers take the wheel in smart driving’s next chapter

Software hurdles stall CLA production, leaving Mercedes-Benz trailing in China

Winter woes: Why EVs face their toughest test in the cold

Has the new Denza D9 done enough to raise the bar for MPVs?

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