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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

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

East Asia

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

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

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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The latest reorg removes an intermediate product definition layer that insiders say had slowed vehicle development decisions.

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

Deep Tech

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

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Hong Kong

Energy storage now generates more than 60% of Growatt’s revenue, while the US has become a key growth market.

Growatt’s energy storage shift drives third bid for Hong Kong IPO

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

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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.

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

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

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Vynn Capital to finance Etaily’s expansion, CATL backs CarbonScape as partner, 17 China investments, and more

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India

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

Deals in brief: fileAI raises Series A funding, GOAT Gaming secures backing for Telegram expansion, SoftBank eyes major OpenAI stake, and more

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Foreign investors take note as the Dubai Financial Market closes 2024 at its highest level since 2014.

DFM ends 2024 at a decade high, lifted by IPOs and foreign inflows

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

Europe

Deals in brief: Elev8.vc closes USD 30 million fund, 129Knots raises funding, HongShan acquires majority stake in Marshall Group, and more

Australia

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more

Indonesia

Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more

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Latin America

Deals in brief: Aevice Health secures new funding, Temasek’s GenZero invests in BeZero Carbon, Airwallex completes acquisition of MexPago, and more

The seasoned investor is adamant that his new fund will exclude any US dollar contributions.

Lightspeed veteran Herry Han bets on China with new VC fund

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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China saw a record-low number of fundraising deals in 2024 due to policy-tightening measures.

Uncertainties cloud China's 2025 IPO prospects

Uncertainties cloud China&#8217;s 2025 IPO prospects

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