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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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Malaysia&#8217;s investment &#8220;sweet spot,&#8221; Penang, to open new tech park

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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.

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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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Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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Pinduoduo | KrASIA Archives

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

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Just days after listing on Nasdaq, Chinese e-commerce marketplace Pinduoduo has been accused by electronics manufacturer Skyworth of allowing counterfeit products to be sold.

Counterfeit goods: Pinduoduo's fight in the court of public opinion | KrASIA

Counterfeit goods: Pinduoduo&#8217;s fight in the court of public opinion

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Elaine Huang

The rise of a potent rival in China's e-commerce sector.

KrASIA Weekly: China's e-commerce is not just Alibaba &amp; JD, but Pinduoduo as well | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly: China&#8217;s e-commerce is not just Alibaba &amp; JD, but Pinduoduo as well

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Robin Moh

All you need to know about the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Pinduoduo surges above high-end offer price on Nasdaq | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Pinduoduo surges above high-end offer price on Nasdaq

PDD powers to a receptive start on its trading debut.

Pinduoduo debuts above high-end offer price on Nasdaq | KrASIA

Pinduoduo debuts above high-end offer price on Nasdaq

Pinduoduo's rise to challenge China's e-commerce giants | KrASIA

Pinduoduo&#8217;s rise to challenge China&#8217;s e-commerce giants

Alibaba

Pinduoduo receives positive response amidst its New York lawsuit.

IPO | Pinduoduo looks to raise opening share price by 20%, ahead of imminent IPO | KrASIA

IPO | Pinduoduo looks to raise opening share price by 20%, ahead of imminent IPO

Daddy's Choice

The Facebook-Groupon mashup is one of China's fastest growing e-commerce platform

IPO | Pinduoduo sued in NY for counterfeit goods before IPO | KrASIA

IPO | Pinduoduo sued in NY for counterfeit goods before IPO

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PDD to list on Nasdaq under the stock code PDD.

IPO | Pinduoduo looking to raise $1.63b via ADR issue on Nasdaq | KrASIA

IPO | Pinduoduo looking to raise $1.63b via ADR issue on Nasdaq

The company is recently in disputes with merchants on its platform after a crackdown on counterfeit products.

Pinduoduo to file for $30b U.S. IPO next week | KrASIA

Pinduoduo to file for $30b U.S. IPO next week

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Pinduoduo

Counterfeit goods: Pinduoduo’s fight in the court of public opinion

KrASIA Weekly: China’s e-commerce is not just Alibaba & JD, but Pinduoduo as well