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

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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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Baidu, Waymo, and others eye overseas markets as political tensions run high.

Taking the wheel: US and China jockey for robotaxi leadership

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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.

East Asia

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

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

Xiaomi’s first smart glasses focus on day-to-day utility while staying comfortably wearable.

Xiaomi steps into smart eyewear with voice-enabled glasses built for everyday use

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T. K. Lin

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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Coffee

The Chinese coffee chain plans to deploy 1,100 regional managers as it works to shore up its low-cost, franchise-driven model.

After racing to 15,000 stores, Cotti Coffee gets serious about quality control

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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Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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

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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.

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

In spite of everything, the ad appears to be creative in finding its way into schools.

Alibaba's Ele.me denies association with 'creative' ad in Shanghai school test paper

Alibaba&#8217;s Ele.me denies association with &#8216;creative&#8217; ad in Shanghai school test paper

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Luna Lin

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

Didi

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Grab

Delivery

Across China, hundreds of millions of VC dollars are transforming the way people eat. A snapshot.

Inside food delivery in China, and its implications for the SEA market

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Nadine Freischlad

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

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

On-demand Services

Ele.me & Koubei levels up again with a new valuation of $30 billion.

Alibaba's on-demand subsidiary now values at $30b

Alibaba&#8217;s on-demand subsidiary now values at $30b

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Robin Moh

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

Oppo

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Lion investors are well-respected and even idolized for their positive spirit and influence.

The Lion: Investors behind Ele.me, Xiaomi, OPPO and ViVO

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DeFang Tang

Further to our report on the merger between Ele.me and Koubei, Alibaba, in the wake of its mixed quarterly results, announced Thursday in its earnings

Alibaba sets up subsidiary involving Ele.me and Koubei to fight Meituan

Ele.me looks forward to fresh capital to capture larger market share.

SoftBank is helping Alibaba create a formidable rival to Meituan

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

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

Luckin

With sales dropping, the coffee chain giant might be facing a real threat from local startup Luckin Coffee.

Starbucks China is betting on deliveries with Ele.me to stay ahead

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KrASIA Writers

Wang Lei

The Alibaba-owned online food delivery platform is not worried about funds at this stage, said its recently instated CEO Wang Lei.

Ele.me to boost market share by splurging $440m ahead of rival Meituan's IPO

Ele.me to boost market share by splurging $440m ahead of rival Meituan&#8217;s IPO

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Elaine Huang

China online food delivery is now a RMB 20 million market

China’s ele.me claims 260m users and 6 billion orders for 2017

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