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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

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

By merging its battery units, Geely is betting on fewer variants, higher volumes, and stronger margins.

Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale | KrASIA

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Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

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

Transportation

Intel is offering automakers a more flexible path for in-car computing, but it’s still early days.

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit? | KrASIA

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?

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

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

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

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Sudo Lim

Q&amp;A

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Ride-hailing

An IPO is neither an immediate goal nor an end for Grab.

From Harvard business class to multibillion-dollar startup: Q&A with Grab's co-founder Tan Hooi Ling | KrASIA

From Harvard business class to multibillion-dollar startup: Q&#038;A with Grab&#8217;s co-founder Tan Hooi Ling

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Zhixin Tan

The fund recently invested in sectors including social commerce, SaaS, and fintech.

Vertex Ventures targets its next 500 million internet users from India | KrASIA

Vertex Ventures targets its next 500 million internet users from India

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Avanish Tiwary

A sustainable co-working chain in Vietnam is plotting expansions across the region.

UPGen's co-founder Namster Do discusses moving beyond the "WeWork model" | KrASIA

UPGen&#8217;s co-founder Namster Do discusses moving beyond the &#8220;WeWork model&#8221;

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Thu Huong Le

A conversation with VinaCapital Ventures' Khanh Tran, who's leading tech investment at the USD 100 million Vietnam-focused venture capital platform.

Is Vietnam's tech ecosystem living up to the hype? | KrASIA

Is Vietnam&#8217;s tech ecosystem living up to the hype?

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

Gojek

Garibaldi Thohir is confident that the company will soon become profitable.

Gojek commissioner has high hopes for an IPO | KrASIA

Gojek commissioner has high hopes for an IPO

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Cindy Silviana

The online trading platform allows people to share and learn trading knowledge for free.

eToro, a social network for traders: Q&A with Asia's managing director Jasper Lee | KrASIA

eToro, a social network for traders: Q&#038;A with Asia&#8217;s managing director Jasper Lee

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

Tencent

COO Mark Ren also sheds light on the company's third restructuring in corporate history, and why it adopts a partnership system.

Tencent says it isn't after 'substandard' content, unfazed by rivalry from ByteDance's TikTok | KrASIA

Tencent says it isn&#8217;t after &#8216;substandard&#8217; content, unfazed by rivalry from ByteDance&#8217;s TikTok

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Sun Henan

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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

Temasek

Other sectors to look out for are fintech, edtech and healthcare tech

E-commerce and ride-hailing are the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, says Google Indonesia head | KrASIA

E-commerce and ride-hailing are the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, says Google Indonesia head

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Billionaire says his group's growth pales beside US and Chinese companies.

SoftBank's Son 'embarrassed' by track record as Asia rivals zoom by | KrASIA

SoftBank&#8217;s Son &#8217;embarrassed&#8217; by track record as Asia rivals zoom by

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Q&A

From Harvard business class to multibillion-dollar startup: Q&A with Grab’s co-founder Tan Hooi Ling

Vertex Ventures targets its next 500 million internet users from India

UPGen’s co-founder Namster Do discusses moving beyond the “WeWork model”

Is Vietnam’s tech ecosystem living up to the hype?

Gojek commissioner has high hopes for an IPO

eToro, a social network for traders: Q&A with Asia’s managing director Jasper Lee

Tencent says it isn’t after ‘substandard’ content, unfazed by rivalry from ByteDance’s TikTok

E-commerce and ride-hailing are the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, says Google Indonesia head

SoftBank’s Son ’embarrassed’ by track record as Asia rivals zoom by

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Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more