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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

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

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

Malaysia's investment "sweet spot," Penang, to open new tech park | KrASIA

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Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Investment

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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Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Google

Lawmakers are starting to call for further action against US tech giants' dominance.

South Korea fails to rein in Apple, Google app fees, critics say | KrASIA

South Korea fails to rein in Apple, Google app fees, critics say

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

The Chinese manufacturing industry will need to adapt to global trends if it is to remain a key player.

Apple’s Shift Away from China: Implications for China’s Manufacturing Industry | KrASIA

Apple’s Shift Away from China: Implications for China’s Manufacturing Industry

China's Luxshare builds iPhone mega-plant to challenge Foxconn. Chinese assembler is making aggressive bid to expand in Apple supply chain.

China's Luxshare builds iPhone mega-plant to challenge Foxconn | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Luxshare builds iPhone mega-plant to challenge Foxconn

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

US company aims to cut reliance on Qualcomm for key components.

Apple taps TSMC to build custom iPhone 5G modem in 2023 | KrASIA

Apple taps TSMC to build custom iPhone 5G modem in 2023

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

Northeast Asia

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi is now the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer. After surpassing Apple in Q2, Xiaomi overcame Samsung in June.

Xiaomi is now the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, here’s how it got there | KrASIA

Xiaomi is now the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, here’s how it got there

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

iPhone giant warns June revenue decline due to supply constraints.

Apple reports record quarter as China drives COVID rebound | KrASIA

Apple reports record quarter as China drives COVID rebound

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Taiwanese Apple supplier Foxconn will start to assemble the iPhone 12 in India, marking the first time the flagship device has been made outside of China.

Foxconn set to make iPhone 12 in India, shifting from China | KrASIA

Foxconn set to make iPhone 12 in India, shifting from China

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun would lead the new EV team. He has backed both Nio and Xpeng through his venture capital firm Shunwei Capital.

A 'Xiaomi car'? Phonemaker reportedly targets EV production | KrASIA

A &#8216;Xiaomi car&#8217;? Phonemaker reportedly targets EV production

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Song Jingli

IPhone maker works on tech for augmented reality devices at secretive Taiwan lab.

Apple

South Korea fails to rein in Apple, Google app fees, critics say

Apple’s Shift Away from China: Implications for China’s Manufacturing Industry

China’s Luxshare builds iPhone mega-plant to challenge Foxconn

Apple taps TSMC to build custom iPhone 5G modem in 2023

Xiaomi is now the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, here’s how it got there

Apple reports record quarter as China drives COVID rebound

Foxconn set to make iPhone 12 in India, shifting from China

A ‘Xiaomi car’? Phonemaker reportedly targets EV production

Apple partners with TSMC to develop ultra-advanced displays

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