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

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

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

Tencent's first-quarter results soared past expectations, thanks to AI-enhanced ads and games.

Tencent says chip stockpile can power AI training for "generations" despite US ban

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

The company’s sensors weave into textiles and surfaces, offering a scalable haptics solution for robots, vehicles, and smart environments.

With fresh funding, JQ Industries bets on fiber sensors to give machines a sense of touch

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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Image of the YU7, a pure electric SUV by Xiaomi. It is scheduled for release in mid-2025.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

With the YU7, Xiaomi seeks not only redemption, but a shot at surpassing Tesla.

After SU7 setback, Xiaomi reboots EV push with safer, smarter YU7

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Startup Stories

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Startup

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

On-demand Services

E-mobility can be a clear winner in Asian crowded cities, says Wang.

Zachary Wang of Neuron Mobility on bringing e-scooters to Asian cities: Startup Stories

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Thu Huong Le

Vietnamese platform connects pharmaceutical companies with pharmacies directly

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen of Medlink on reducing drug distribution costs: Startup Stories

Kopi Kenangan plans to bring its Indonesian coffee to a new Southeast Asian market next year.

James Prananto of Kopi Kenangan on promoting Indonesian coffee: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

This pet project became a full-fledged social enterprise.

Daniel de Gruijter of Incitement on instigating a movement: Startup Stories

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Zhixin Tan

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Drones are about to change the landscape—and airscape—of the region, beginning with Thailand.

Michael Currie of Fling on the future of Southeast Asia’s airspace: Startup Stories

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Giovanni Puglisi

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

Fabelio offers high-quality furniture at affordable prices.

Marshall Tegar Utoyo of Fabelio and his passion for design: Startup Stories

Good living spaces do not have to be expensive.

Cathy Tran of Ohana on helping people locate affordable homes: Startup Stories

Using sustainable energy sources to change lives.

Greg Krasnov of SolarHome on Southeast Asia’s solar energy opportunity: Startup Stories

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Robin Moh

IslamicMarkets has 250,000 users so far, half of which are from Southeast Asia.

IslamicMarkets unites the global Islamic economy on one single platform: Startup Stories

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