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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

Dreame

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

East Asia

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

Dreame’s playbook carries echoes of Xiaomi’s rise.

Making sense of Dreame’s rocket-boosted car and automotive ambitions

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Hardware

Sonnoc is betting that triple-color laser technology, led by its Xiaolong series, can help it gain ground.

Triple-color laser opens a new window for Sonnoc’s projector ambitions

From left to right: Genping Liu, Dennis Sze, Lemuel Low, Edmund Tan, and Chan Yip Pang. Sze, Low, and Tan are co-founders of ReN3, while Liu and Chan serve as general partner and executive director of investments, respectively, at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

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

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

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

Deals in brief: Vertex Ventures backs ReN3 and Formas.ai; Featherless and SiamDL raise Series A funding; latest China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

China | KrASIA

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Can original content and updates to popular shows keep Gen Z viewers on iQiyi?

iQiyi expands content to compete for the attention of China’s Gen Z

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Baidu's autonomous driving unit Apollo is morphing into an income driver outside of its advertising business.

Baidu thickens revenue stream with Apollo autonomous driving unit

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Song Jingli

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

NetEase's music service struck a deal with Sony to take on Tencent's dominance in the sector.

KEY STAT | NetEase reports increased revenue and profits as Youdao posts best profit margin ever

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Julianna Wu

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

Telecommunications

Telecom leader could raise up to USD 7 billion on mainland exchange, joining two rivals.

China Mobile to list in Shanghai as NYSE eviction takes effect

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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.

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

While Tencent has enjoyed a more harmonious relationship with Chinese regulators compared to Alibaba, the company's outsized presence in gaming and social media has raised monopoly concerns.

After Alibaba and Meituan, should Tencent be sweating China's antitrust drive?

After Alibaba and Meituan, should Tencent be sweating China&#8217;s antitrust drive?

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AJ Cortese

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Grab

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

As Didi and Grab eye potential US IPOs, defining a strategy for new services is crucial as they continue their overseas expansions.

Didi, Grab, and the future of Asia's ride-hailing giants

Didi, Grab, and the future of Asia&#8217;s ride-hailing giants

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Caiwei Chen

Mobile monthly active users of Tencent's online music services decreased to 615 million from 657 million a year ago.

Tencent Music's profits increase in Q1 as regulatory woes continue to grow

Tencent Music&#8217;s profits increase in Q1 as regulatory woes continue to grow

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

Vietnam

Masan-controlled VinCommerce will gain the right to sell its groceries on Lazada Vietnam.

Alibaba, partners invest USD 400 million in Vietnam’s Masan Group to expand online groceries business

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Tech in Asia

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

Xiaomi’s consumers and startups within its ecosystem have long been the backbone of its success, but could they also be the solution to its dream to make EVs?

Xiaomi’s venture into EVs is a rough road, but it might have what it takes to succeed

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