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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

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Southeast Asia

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Shopee buys credit arm of Brazil’s Blu, Biorithm and Blue Planet secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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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.

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Sudo Lim

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

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

Retail

Peekoo Coffee may not have reached the scale of Starbucks, Luckin, or Cotti, but in China's fiercely competitive coffee market, it's steadily ascending, beginning its journey in Shanghai.

Buy a coffee, get a bag: Peekoo Coffee innovates toward the goal of opening 300 stores

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Indonesia

Deals in brief: Rose All Day Cosmetics confirms Series A funding, Velocity Ventures invests in Joyned, Lunit to acquire Volpara, and more

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

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

Japan

Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Japan are among Asia's top emerging markets. Discover key support avenues and considerations for businesses aiming to enter these dynamic landscapes.

Business beyond borders: An overview of opportunities and strategies in Asia’s emerging markets

Wei Jing is the senior ecosystem and operations manager at KrASIA, helping to connect the ecosystem in Southeast Asia with other markets.

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Ng Wei Jing

Deals in brief: ProfilePrint secures Series B funding, Line Next bags USD 140 million, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Sustainability

While hydrogen production is currently not deemed a water-intensive industry, there are indications that it can exert significant pressure in regions with scant water resources.

If hydrogen production is water-intensive, does it remain an environmentally friendly practice?

Manner Coffee may have found legitimate success as a boutique coffee chain, but the majority of its stores are in Shanghai. How does this play into the growing threat posed by its rivals?

With 1,000 stores established, can Manner Coffee fend off the likes of Starbucks, Luckin, and Cotti to keep growing?

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Sweef Capital invests in USM Healthcare, Grasshopper Asset Management launches inaugural fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Alibaba injects USD 634 million into Lazada, TikTok invests USD 1.5 billion in Tokopedia, 13 China deals, and more

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Three automation leaders from China are shifting from factory floors to trading screens, seeking broader horizons.

Chinese AMR firms line up Hong Kong IPOs to test investor appetite

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

A dispute over legacy buybacks could determine whether Zong Fuli secures her position as Wahaha’s largest shareholder.

Wahaha heiress takes shareholder fight to China’s top court

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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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

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

Deals in brief: Blitz and Tazapay raise funding, Rezolve.ai acquires ViSenze, 11 new China investments, and more

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