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Fintech is the new applications, processes, products, or business models in the financial services industry, composed of one or more complementary financial services and provided as an end-to-end process via the internet.

Fintech

An e-commerce payment system facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions. Read stories of Payment service providers, platforms or the trending of the Payment industry.

Payments

Japan

The industry is aiming to start mutual use of QR code payment systems in Southeast Asia and India by Expo 2025 Osaka.

Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code | KrASIA

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Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code

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

KrASIA

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

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Nikkei Asia

Securing China’s commitment to reduce plastic production will be crucial for an effective treaty to combat plastic pollution.

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production | KrASIA

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production

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Jeff Chay

Angel Investing

Investment

Merger &amp; Acquisition

Private Equity

Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

Venture Capital

India

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

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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Electric Vehicles

Mobility

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. 

Transportation

The joint venture plans to start production for ride hailing in 2025.

China's Didi, GAC to roll out self-driving EV robotaxis | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Didi, GAC to roll out self-driving EV robotaxis

Europe

Indonesia

Philippines

Singapore

Deals in brief: Temasek Trust entities fund five startups under Amplifier program, Pathgen scores funding, Diagnos acquires Asa Ren, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek Trust entities fund five startups under Amplifier program, Pathgen scores funding, Diagnos acquires Asa Ren, and more

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Marvin Goh

Promotional image of the Neta L electric vehicle, produced by Hozon Auto.

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

Battery

Electric vehicle

Hozon

The pure electric version of the Neta L will feature CATL's "super fast-charging" Shenxing battery technology.

Hozon set to unveil the Neta L at Auto China 2024 in Beijing | KrASIA

Hozon set to unveil the Neta L at Auto China 2024 in Beijing

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Climate

Malaysia

climate change

sustainability

In Malaysia, a weak currency is squeezing financing for decarbonization efforts.

Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables | KrASIA

Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Jago Coffee raises USD 6 million in Series A round, Levelup merges with Zevero, Supabase acquires Oriole, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Jago Coffee raises USD 6 million in Series A round, Levelup merges with Zevero, Supabase acquires Oriole, and more

Aito

Xiaomi's SU7 launch may have influenced Aito's price reduction.

Aito reduces prices for the M7 and M9 in bid to sustain steady sales | KrASIA

Aito reduces prices for the M7 and M9 in bid to sustain steady sales

ShareChat

Myanmar

Deals in brief: Karzo secures pre-Series A funding, Upstage raises USD 72 million, Sumday bags seed funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Karzo secures pre-Series A funding, Upstage raises USD 72 million, Sumday bags seed funding, and more

Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

Meituan

Food Delivery

Grocery Delivery

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

The leading Chinese operator is eyeing expansion into other markets.

Food delivery service Meituan beats revenue forecast | KrASIA

Food delivery service Meituan beats revenue forecast

Photo of Benjamin Stein, co-founder and CEO of Staple.

Deals in brief: Staple and Aliena secure funding, Toyota earmarks USD 300 million for climate and “frontier” tech investments, Carro eyes pre-IPO financing, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Staple and Aliena secure funding, Toyota earmarks USD 300 million for climate and “frontier” tech investments, Carro eyes pre-IPO financing, and more