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

Health Tech

Indonesia

Red tape is delaying the rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities.

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home | KrASIA

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Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home

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

KrASIA

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Nikkei Asia

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Rather than chasing consumer hype, UBTech is doubling down on industrial deployments, putting its robots to work in automotive factories.

UBTech’s humanoid robots ditch the spotlight for car assembly lines | KrASIA

UBTech’s humanoid robots ditch the spotlight for car assembly lines

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

Volkswagen, GM, and state-owned partners are struggling amid the rapid EV transition.

BYD takes lead in China automotive market once driven by state-backed players | KrASIA

BYD takes lead in China automotive market once driven by state-backed players

East Asia | KrASIA Archives

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

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

In China, 50 billion parcels are delivered annually, causing a mountain of wasted cardboard boxes.

Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao and China's 5 major courier services try to put an end to packaging waste | KrASIA

Alibaba&#8217;s logistics arm Cainiao and China&#8217;s 5 major courier services try to put an end to packaging waste

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Song Jingli

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

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

Telecommunications

Last year, Samsung said it was considering introducing the ODM system to China.

Xiaomi to launch a new 108MP smartphone with Samsung's latest camera technology | KrASIA

Xiaomi to launch a new 108MP smartphone with Samsung&#8217;s latest camera technology

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Luna Lin

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

Its app was hosting information about illegal substances and unlicensed beauty treatments.

Days after being removed from distribution, Alibaba-backed social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu says it is reshuffling content | KrASIA

Days after being removed from distribution, Alibaba-backed social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu says it is reshuffling content

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

Apple

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

The number of smartphones shipped globally continues to decline.

Chinese phone brands stand out amidst dwindling global shipments | KrASIA

Chinese phone brands stand out amidst dwindling global shipments

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Viktoria Fricova

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

Didi

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.

Toyota

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

Ride-hailing

Toyota to invest USD 600 million in Didi Chuxing and their Japanese JV | KrASIA

Toyota to invest USD 600 million in Didi Chuxing and their Japanese JV

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

Toyota aims for half of its global sales to be from EV by 2025

Toyota to invest USD 2 billion to develop EV manufacturing in Indonesia | KrASIA

Toyota to invest USD 2 billion to develop EV manufacturing in Indonesia

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Khamila Mulia

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

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

Gaming

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

Hardware

Together, the three companies have 8,000 staff members in the United States. But the impact on the video game industry would hit far more people in the US.

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo warn that tariffs on game consoles will threaten thousands of US jobs | KrASIA

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo warn that tariffs on game consoles will threaten thousands of US jobs

live-streaming

At the tail end of May, the company said it passed 250 million users.

Social commerce app Xiaohongshu begins live streaming test runs | KrASIA

Social commerce app Xiaohongshu begins live streaming test runs

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