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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.

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GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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

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Joint venture automakers, including GAC Toyota, are embracing smart driving as a key selling point for EVs.

GAC Toyota enters smart EV race with LiDAR-equipped bZ3X | KrASIA

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

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

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Artificial intelligence

Touted as China’s next breakthrough after DeepSeek, is Manus truly an AI game changer?

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone's debating | KrASIA

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone&#8217;s debating

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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Yitu

The Chinese tech giant is now directly invested in two of the three hottest AI startups in China

Alibaba joining $600m investment in Megvii, maker of Face++ | KrASIA

Alibaba joining $600m investment in Megvii, maker of Face++

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

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In last October, Tencent partnered with EMQ to allow Filipinos in Hong Kong to transfer money back home within 10 minutes for free using its WeChat app.

Ant Financial launches blockchain-based remittance service, scrambling for the Hong Kong payment market | KrASIA

Ant Financial launches blockchain-based remittance service, scrambling for the Hong Kong payment market

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Ant Financial bets on China's staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

The startup also counts Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed China Partners, China Renaissance, and Vision Plus Capital as backers.

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China's staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli | KrASIA

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China&#8217;s staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial raises $14 billion; Pinduoduo launches a clean-up campaign | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial raises $14 billion; Pinduoduo launches a clean-up campaign

Ant Financial raises $14b, this time jointly backed by existing and new global international investors.

Deals | Ant Financial receives $14b Series C boost to expedite Southeast Asia push | KrASIA

Deals | Ant Financial receives $14b Series C boost to expedite Southeast Asia push

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Ant Financial, a too-big-too-fail fintech startup, looks to raise more funds.

Alibaba’s Ant Financial raises $12b in pre-IPO latest funding round | KrASIA

Alibaba’s Ant Financial raises $12b in pre-IPO latest funding round

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ofo pulls out of Australia; Malaysia regulates ride-hailing companies

Today’s Tech Headlines: Lazada appoints new CEO for Thailand operations; Ant Financial lifts funding target to over $12 b | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Lazada appoints new CEO for Thailand operations; Ant Financial lifts funding target to over $12 b

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial closed a $10 billion round at $150b valuation | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial closed a $10 billion round at $150b valuation

Grab to partner with Maybank to promote its GrabPay in Malaysia

Ant Group

Alibaba joining $600m investment in Megvii, maker of Face++

Ant Financial launches blockchain-based remittance service, scrambling for the Hong Kong payment market

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China’s staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial raises $14 billion; Pinduoduo launches a clean-up campaign

Deals | Ant Financial receives $14b Series C boost to expedite Southeast Asia push

Alibaba’s Ant Financial raises $12b in pre-IPO latest funding round

Today’s Tech Headlines: Lazada appoints new CEO for Thailand operations; Ant Financial lifts funding target to over $12 b

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial closed a $10 billion round at $150b valuation

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial asks investors to avoid investments in Tencent and JD-backed companies

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