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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

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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

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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

With budgets tightening, Chinese smart hardware brands see an opening in Europe—but winning over consumers may take more than just low prices.

As Europe trades down, can Chinese smart hardware win over consumers? | KrASIA

As Europe trades down, can Chinese smart hardware win over consumers?

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

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

Semiconductors

Artificial intelligence

Advantest's tools are in demand as AI pushes the limits of chipmaking.

This rising Japanese chip stock has a close correlation with Nvidia | KrASIA

This rising Japanese chip stock has a close correlation with Nvidia

Broadcom designs semiconductors, networking hardware, and software solutions that enable advanced connectivity and data infrastructure.

Broadcom

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

Artificial Intelligence

With pre-training hitting its limits, Broadcom is gaining ground, but Nvidia’s dominance isn’t fading just yet.

Can Broadcom overtake Nvidia in AI chipmaking? | KrASIA

Can Broadcom overtake Nvidia in AI chipmaking?

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Delays in Nvidia’s Thor chip production threaten its foothold as automakers double down on in-house alternatives.

Nvidia’s Thor chip setbacks test automaker confidence, opening doors for rivals | KrASIA

Nvidia’s Thor chip setbacks test automaker confidence, opening doors for rivals

As Kansai cements its role as a high-tech hub, Hack Osaka 2024 will unite Japan’s startups, industry pioneers, and international investors to shape the future of tech collaboration.

Nvidia, Heralbony, and global tech leaders to converge at Hack Osaka 2024 to fuel innovation | KrASIA

Nvidia, Heralbony, and global tech leaders to converge at Hack Osaka 2024 to fuel innovation

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Speaking at the same event, Hyundai CEO Chang says hydrogen will be a key focus.

"AI will acquire a human form," top Nvidia executive tells Nikkei forum | KrASIA

&#8220;AI will acquire a human form,&#8221; top Nvidia executive tells Nikkei forum

Industry experts urge calm as tempered demand and strategy shifts drive down Nvidia’s GPU rentals.

Nvidia GPU rentals drop sharply, but experts say no cause for panic | KrASIA

Nvidia GPU rentals drop sharply, but experts say no cause for panic

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.

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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

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

Deals in brief: Nvidia invests in Sakana AI and You.com, Zhipu AI secures new funding at RMB 20 billion valuation, six other China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Nvidia invests in Sakana AI and You.com, Zhipu AI secures new funding at RMB 20 billion valuation, six other China deals, and more

NVIDIA

Nvidia’s dominance is being tested by savvy Chinese competitors and major clients finding their own plan B.

Nvidia's empire shows signs of cracking as rivals wisen up | KrASIA

Nvidia&#8217;s empire shows signs of cracking as rivals wisen up

Anticipating a potential H20 ban, Nvidia is teaming up with Inspur to build the B20 chip, based on the flagship B200 of the Blackwell series.

Nvidia is making a new version of its flagship AI chip for China | KrASIA

Nvidia is making a new version of its flagship AI chip for China

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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