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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.

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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

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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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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36Kr English

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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KrASIA | Announcements Archives

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

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Winners will receive up to USD 2.5 million in funding and a chance to attend an entrepreneurship program by Alibaba Business School.

Gobi Partners announces 8 finalists of SuperSeed II competition | KrASIA

Gobi Partners announces 8 finalists of SuperSeed II competition

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Yin Lin Tan

KrASIA launched a new community platform for members to encourage across border community initiatives and to help connect startups and VCs in Asia. 

Join KrASIA's New Community | KrASIA

Join KrASIA&#8217;s New Community

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The second episode is titled “Looking beyond home ground” and will be aired live on June 11, 7pm SGT.

Venture Matters TV Episode 2 will feature Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners | KrASIA

Venture Matters TV Episode 2 will feature Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners

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Venture Matters

A platform set to boost connectivity in Asia's broader tech ecosystem.

Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA's new vertical to provide insights for Asia's investors and entrepreneurs | KrASIA

Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA&#8217;s new vertical to provide insights for Asia&#8217;s investors and entrepreneurs

More than 70,000 visitors from 163 countries were at the event.

Web Summit, the 'Davos for geeks,' hits record number of attendees | KrASIA

Web Summit, the &#8216;Davos for geeks,&#8217; hits record number of attendees

The partnership stems from the companies' global expansion strategy of being innovation enablers.

KrASIA and DailySocial.id Form Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation Culture | KrASIA

KrASIA and DailySocial.id Form Strategic Partnership to Foster Innovation Culture

Since 2017, 36Kr has established its presence in Southeast Asia (KrASIA), Japan (36Kr Japan), and India (36Kr India).

36Kr announces formation of overseas operation 36Kr Global to continue building a cross-border startup service platform | KrASIA

36Kr announces formation of overseas operation 36Kr Global to continue building a cross-border startup service platform

Grab released a social impact report in which it claims it has contributed USD 5.8 billion to Southeast Asia's economy in one year.

Grab to collaborate with Microsoft for ‘Grab for Good’ program | KrASIA

Grab to collaborate with Microsoft for ‘Grab for Good’ program

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Cindy Silviana

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

E-commerce

AsiaKredit's app pera247 runs three products: AffordaLoan, ShopaLoan and InstaLoan.

Announcements

Gobi Partners announces 8 finalists of SuperSeed II competition

Join KrASIA’s New Community

Venture Matters TV Episode 2 will feature Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners

Introducing Venture Matters TV, KrASIA’s new vertical to provide insights for Asia’s investors and entrepreneurs

Web Summit, the ‘Davos for geeks,’ hits record number of attendees