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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

KrASIA | Features Archives

The Singapore-based startup has come up with an impactful way to recycle batteries commonly used by electric vehicles.

From waste to resource: NEU Battery Materials' electrochemical separation solution for lithium ion batteries | KrASIA

From waste to resource: NEU Battery Materials&#8217; electrochemical separation solution for lithium ion batteries

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Gideon Ng

Energy storage systems built by the likes of Dyness are vital for the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Dyness’ systems are sculpting sustainable grids and buildings | KrASIA

Dyness’ systems are sculpting sustainable grids and buildings

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Logistics

The Chinese autonomous vehicle company has been funded by the infrastructure subsidiary of New World Development to scale up the development of its logistics-focused autonomous driving technology.

Senior makes ports more efficient with its autonomous vehicles | KrASIA

Senior makes ports more efficient with its autonomous vehicles

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

Creative

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

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

Fintech

What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

Web3

Discover how Merkle Science is pioneering a new era of security, transparency, and compliance in the digital asset ecosystem.

Cracking the code of crypto crimes: The impact of Merkle Science | KrASIA

Cracking the code of crypto crimes: The impact of Merkle Science

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Degen Hill

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

The Singapore-based startup has identified an unconventional yet workable remedy for sleep disorders: magnetic fields.

M.I. Cloud uses magnetic fields to help people sleep more soundly | KrASIA

M.I. Cloud uses magnetic fields to help people sleep more soundly

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

The company is leveraging fresh funds and cutting-edge technology to reduce China's dependence on single-use packaging and its subsequent impact on the environment.

Horen takes a box-based approach to building China’s circular packaging economy | KrASIA

Horen takes a box-based approach to building China’s circular packaging economy

Cyclone Robotics provides robotic process automation (RPA) software, helping enterprises streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.

Cyclone Robotics

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Robotics

Spurred by the belief that automation and people can share a symbiotic relationship, Cyclone Robotics is delving further into hyper-automations by launching its AI-generated automation platform.

Cyclone Robotics leads hyper-automation race using RPA and AI | KrASIA

Cyclone Robotics leads hyper-automation race using RPA and AI

Geniebook, a Southeast Asian edtech solution, provides personalized learning materials and AI-driven practice exercises.

Geniebook

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The Singapore-based edtech company is leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge gaps present in traditional education systems.

Geniebook harnesses AI to personalize learning experiences | KrASIA

Geniebook harnesses AI to personalize learning experiences

Blockchain technology company RockX has adopted an institution-centered approach under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Zhuling Chen.