Alibaba

ByteDance

CATL

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

KrASIA Connection

Venture Roundup

Earnings Reports

China's Auto Sector

Inside China's Startups

100 AI Creators

View All

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Ecosystem

Press Releases

DeepSeek

Li Auto

Luckin Coffee

Mixue Bingcheng

Pop Mart

Xpeng

On the Radar

Events

Latest

About

Consumer

Robotics

Fintech

Collaborate

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

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

Southeast Asia

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

Indonesia

Investment apps like Ajaib and Pluang have already collected tens of millions of venture funds this year.

Indonesian robo-advisor Bibit raises new funds from Sequoia India, Tencent

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b367dd53cb9fcc8c7867a9e1bddfadd?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Ursula Florene

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Amartha has served more than 661,000 women micro-entrepreneurs in Indonesia's rural communities.

Fintech lender Amartha bags USD 28 million from Women’s World Banking to fund Indonesia's micro-entrepreneurs

Fintech lender Amartha bags USD 28 million from Women’s World Banking to fund Indonesia&#8217;s micro-entrepreneurs

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9f885978867e2c48927ed4d07130e065?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Khamila Mulia

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

National vaccination programs will scale up in May when more doses land.

Indonesia's Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

The firm saw 5x revenue growth in 2020, signing up 52 new enterprise clients.

Indonesian market research startup Populix raises funding to continue digitizing sector

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

Super uses an agent-based model for group buying and logistics, so customers can pool their purchases for better prices.

With fresh money from SoftBank, social commerce firm Super aspires to become the 'Walmart of Indonesia'

With fresh money from SoftBank, social commerce firm Super aspires to become the &#8216;Walmart of Indonesia&#8217;

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

Creative

Indonesian K-pop and K-drama fans are earning money by selling online collectible merchandise of their idols.

How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture

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

Social Impact

Perempuan Menari is keeping traditional culture alive through the power of dance.

Tuning In | Perempuan Menari preserves traditional Indonesian dances in the digital space

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0041626aa0243df9dd0e8a5ab43b8e49?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Sara Mandagie

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

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

Investment

Hip-hop star Jay-Z among those drawn by digitization potential beyond Jakarta.

Indonesia's smaller cities catching eye of startup investors

Indonesia&#8217;s smaller cities catching eye of startup investors

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

Prop Tech

Trading house invests in Tokyo startup that analyzes flows of people.

Mitsubishi taps phone location data for Indonesia smart city

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.

China

What began as a mobile playmate for cats and dogs has grown into a global line of companion robots.

Inside Enabot’s quest to build companion robots first for pets, then for people

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 Agibot’s A2 service-oriented humanoid robot, showcased at the Fortune Brainstorm Design 2025 event.

Agibot

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

Embodied Intelligence

Agibot, Galbot, UBTech, and Dobot are leading the charge, with all-purpose models expected to lag behind.

China's humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

China&#8217;s humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

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

Hong Kong

Singapore

Vietnam

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Pyxis hits first close of SGD 18 million round, BBVA leads Olea’s Series A funding, latest China investments, 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

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

Indonesia

Indonesian robo-advisor Bibit raises new funds from Sequoia India, Tencent

Fintech lender Amartha bags USD 28 million from Women’s World Banking to fund Indonesia’s micro-entrepreneurs

Indonesia’s Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

Indonesian market research startup Populix raises funding to continue digitizing sector

With fresh money from SoftBank, social commerce firm Super aspires to become the ‘Walmart of Indonesia’

How a passion for K-pop turned into a business for young Indonesians | Tech In Culture

Tuning In | Perempuan Menari preserves traditional Indonesian dances in the digital space

Indonesia’s smaller cities catching eye of startup investors

Mitsubishi taps phone location data for Indonesia smart city

Most Recent

Inside Enabot’s quest to build companion robots first for pets, then for people

China’s humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

Deals in brief: Pyxis hits first close of SGD 18 million round, BBVA leads Olea’s Series A funding, latest China investments, and more