Alibaba

ByteDance

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

KrASIA Connection

100 AI Creators

China's Auto Sector

Inside China's Startups

Venture Roundup

Our Events

View All

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Ecosystem

Press Releases

Anker

DeepSeek

Li Auto

MiniMax

Pop Mart

Xpeng

On the Radar

Events

Latest

About

Consumer

Robotics

Fintech

Collaborate

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

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

Deep Tech

China

Chair Zhao Yan is steering the company away from hype-driven marketing, investing in synthetic biology to rebuild growth and credibility.

After years of “sleep,” Bloomage faces biotech’s hard realities with a bet on science

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a6b9ace74da9df391d5f7ba1892f4393?s=96&d=blank&r=g

36Kr English

Photo of Aaron Tan, co-founder and CEO of Carro.

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

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

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

Deals in brief: Carro and Dat Bike raise funding, Terra Oleo debuts with seed round, six new China deals, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6ff53490f679f358bf543998d228fb32?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Sudo Lim

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

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

East Asia

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue Bingcheng

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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

News | KrASIA

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

Artificial Intelligence

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Two minutes are all it takes for people with hearing impairments to “find” their own voice.

Hearing-impaired individuals speak their “first sentence of life” using AI

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95a233416d3f865e26cf30c8378b6b83?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in Southeast Asia and China. Updated live.

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate's Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global's record crowdfund, and more

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate&#8217;s Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global&#8217;s record crowdfund, and more

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ca1cf2f78ce42a1c9508cb3e1a121604?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Gideon Ng

Bitkub, a Thai cryptocurrency exchange, enables trading of digital assets, reflecting Southeast Asia’s growing crypto adoption.

Bitkub

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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

Blockchain

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

Cryptocurrencies

Thailand

CEO Topp says Bitkub wants to give Thailand a chance as its future IPO site.

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aec5e55596415464d13490d0e0caa9a2?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Nikkei Asia

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

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

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The Chinese tech giant seeks alternative revenue sources to mitigate impact of the US chip ban.

Huawei reveals 5G and Wi-Fi royalty rates in patent push

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

The state investor maintains a cautious stance amidst bleak global conditions.

Singapore's Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Singapore&#8217;s Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Japan

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

Tesla

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

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.

Mobility

The Japanese automaker still lags behind Tesla in reimagining the automotive industry.

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with 'Gigacasting' in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with &#8216;Gigacasting&#8217; in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

X (Twitter)

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

Creative

The rivalry between Zuckerberg and Musk comes to life as Instagram launches its Twitter-like clone.

Meta Unveils 'Threads' App: The Potential 'Twitter Killer

Meta Unveils &#8216;Threads&#8217; App: The Potential &#8216;Twitter Killer

Ethlas, a Web3 platform, combines blockchain and gaming technology, creating a decentralized ecosystem for play-to-earn experiences and NFT integration.

Ethlas

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

Gaming

How do digital assets gain value? Investigate NFT marketplaces, creator economies, and verification methods strengthening digital ownership.

NFTs

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

Web3

The successful presale and launch of the token amplify Ethlas' ambition to establish itself as a leader in Web3 gaming.

Ethlas Launches $ELS Token, Fueling the Future of Blockchain Gaming

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/972f75dd52ed83672433f4213ed054a8?s=96&d=blank&r=g

KrASIA Writers

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Akio Toyoda's personal backed project struggles with escalating costs.

News

Hearing-impaired individuals speak their “first sentence of life” using AI

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate’s Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global’s record crowdfund, and more

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

Huawei reveals 5G and Wi-Fi royalty rates in patent push

Singapore’s Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with ‘Gigacasting’ in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

Meta Unveils ‘Threads’ App: The Potential ‘Twitter Killer

Ethlas Launches $ELS Token, Fueling the Future of Blockchain Gaming

Financial Woes Deepen for Toyota Smart City Project Supported by Former CEO

Most Recent

After years of “sleep,” Bloomage faces biotech’s hard realities with a bet on science

Deals in brief: Carro and Dat Bike raise funding, Terra Oleo debuts with seed round, six new China deals, and more

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise