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

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

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

Deals in brief: Alchemy Foodtech, Gently, and Jala Tech secure funding, multiple China and Middle East deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Antler invests in 15 startups, AVPN launches USD 5 million sustainability-focused fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Lendela, Climate Alpha, and Defog secure funding, Terratai announces new partnership, multiple China and India deals, and more

Thailand

Deals in brief: Turn Capital acquires Flash Coffee Thailand, Bain Capital closes fifth pan-Asia private equity fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Consumer Economy

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

E-commerce

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

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

Retail

Latin America

Wei Duan, representing EBANX, highlights the company's pivotal role in facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, unlocking new opportunities in LATAM, Africa, India, and beyond.

Beyond borders: Navigating the intersections of payments and cross-border digital commerce in LATAM, Africa, and India with EBANX

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Philippines

Deals in brief: ByHours, Edamama, and Seminal secure funding, Mirae Asset launches China-focused ETF, multiple China, India, and Middle East deals, and more

Deals in brief: Accelerating Asia invests in ninth startup cohort, Pawprints and Wize secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: CapitaLand announces sustainability challenge winners, BeeX closes USD 2 million bridge round, multiple China and India deals, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Augmentus and Etaily secure Series A funding, SC Ventures launches Libeara, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Don’t let the AI-generated cat videos distract from MiniMax’s growing edge in AI technology.

MiniMax finds its “aha moment,” and a way to challenge the AI status quo

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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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

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

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

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

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