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

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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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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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.

Southeast Asia

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.

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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

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

Semiconductors

The tech giant is betting big on HBM chips after ceding ground to rival SK Hynix.

Samsung shakes off AI memory woes but race to innovate is far from over

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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Periscope #11 spotlights China's trending fresh food sector — highlighting why this unassuming space has seen extensive growth and what can we continue to expect from up and coming brands.

[Report] China's fresh food e-commerce recharged: a trillion dollar market | Periscope Volume 5

[Report] China&#8217;s fresh food e-commerce recharged: a trillion dollar market | Periscope Volume 5

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The PE firm says its USD 88 million Myanmar-focused fund is the largest in the country.

COVID-19 brings new investment opportunities in Myanmar, says founder of Ascent Capital

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Stephanie Li

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

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Oppo currently take nearly 66% of the country’s mobile market share.

How China's smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar's fledging market

How China&#8217;s smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar&#8217;s fledging market

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three squirrels

China's first online snack brand scampered to success on the rise of e-commerce operations. However, the firm is now targeting offline operations.

Three Squirrels' continued growth is a hard nut to crack

Three Squirrels&#8217; continued growth is a hard nut to crack

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Lin Lingyi

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Singtel has big ambitions in the gaming and e-sports space thanks to its gaming startup Storms, 5G cloud gaming technology, and e-sports arena PVP Esports.

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia's gaming market?

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia&#8217;s gaming market?

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Khamila Mulia

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

From the two-month-long COVID-19 lockdown to the economic slump to the Chinese funding crunch and app ban, 2020 has been a roller coaster year for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Top takeaways from VCs in India from 2020 | KrASIA Year in Review

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Logistics

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

As e-commerce platforms reshape Singles' Day, shoppers exhibit new behaviors in the world's largest online shopping market.

5 key trends in China's e-commerce sector in 2020

5 key trends in China&#8217;s e-commerce sector in 2020

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Julianna Wu

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

MHub is now listing close to 700 projects with a total of 170,000 units.

When one single app is not enough in Malaysia's property industry

When one single app is not enough in Malaysia&#8217;s property industry

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ConveGenius helps rural students keep up with schoolwork

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

Edtech

ConveGenius uses publicly available resources to gather study materials that are in line with government-approved curricula.

ConveGenius uses WhatsApp to help students in rural India keep up with schoolwork | Startup Stories

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Insights

[Report] China’s fresh food e-commerce recharged: a trillion dollar market | Periscope Volume 5

COVID-19 brings new investment opportunities in Myanmar, says founder of Ascent Capital

How China’s smartphone titans grew to dominate Myanmar’s fledging market

Three Squirrels’ continued growth is a hard nut to crack

Can Singtel make waves in Southeast Asia’s gaming market?

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When one single app is not enough in Malaysia’s property industry

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