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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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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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DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Once notorious for relentless overtime, Chinese firms are now enforcing policies to curb late-night work. But is this a real shift, or just a cost-cutting move?

“996” no more? DJI and Midea are making employees leave work on time | KrASIA

“996” no more? DJI and Midea are making employees leave work on time

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

A cheaper Model Y is coming to China, but can it compete with local EV makers on more than just price?

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y | KrASIA

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Artificial intelligence

From generating assets to building entire virtual worlds, AI is set to accelerate and reshape game development.

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative | KrASIA

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative

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 Services

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Merchants are eager, service providers are scrambling, and competitors are watching. Will JD.com’s food delivery bet pay off?

JD.com steps into food delivery, but Meituan isn’t flinching—yet | KrASIA

JD.com steps into food delivery, but Meituan isn’t flinching—yet

SMIC is a Chinese semiconductor foundry fabricating chips that power smartphones, data centers, and emerging IoT applications.

SMIC

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The nation's rapid expansion in older semiconductors is driving down prices.

Global tech industry braces for "China shock" in mature chips | KrASIA

Global tech industry braces for &#8220;China shock&#8221; in mature chips

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Touted as China’s next breakthrough after DeepSeek, is Manus truly an AI game changer?

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone's debating | KrASIA

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone&#8217;s debating

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Old-school views kept doors closed while the world marked International Women's Day.

South Korea's gender chasm: Women still consigned to dim job and life prospects | KrASIA

South Korea&#8217;s gender chasm: Women still consigned to dim job and life prospects

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

Health Tech

Red tape is delaying the rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities.

Insights

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

“996” no more? DJI and Midea are making employees leave work on time

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative

JD.com steps into food delivery, but Meituan isn’t flinching—yet

Global tech industry braces for “China shock” in mature chips

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone’s debating

South Korea’s gender chasm: Women still consigned to dim job and life prospects

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home

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