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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

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

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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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.

Venture Capital

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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.

Pinduoduo

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Internet firms taking opportunities in World Cup: these stupid ads may work better than you think

For many businesses in China, the opportunity to present themselves in front of millions of football fans will be a promising chance to promote their products and achieve some significant growths.

Internet firms taking opportunities in World Cup: these stupid ads may work better than you think | KrASIA

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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China’s fastest growing e-commerce startup Pinduoduo in disputes with merchants

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

E-commerce

Pinduoduo, which rides the wave of popularity of WeChat, claimed it has punished over 200 stores on its platform, less than three out of ten thousand among its monthly active shop owners.

China’s fastest growing e-commerce startup Pinduoduo in disputes with merchants | KrASIA

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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Xiaochun Zhao

Pinduoduo has seen explosive growth since its launch in 2015, becoming one of the largest e-commerce Apps in China.

Pinduoduo: a Close Look at the Fastest Growing App in China | KrASIA

Pinduoduo: a Close Look at the Fastest Growing App in China

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Meicai, the e-vendor founded in 2014, has been helping farmers sell products to restaurants.

Taobao's formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers | KrASIA

Taobao&#8217;s formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers

Plus, Alibaba invests in GetLinks. BigBasket invests in DailyNinja and Milkbasket.

KrASIA Daily: China's fastest-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo eyes to sell more agricultural products | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: China&#8217;s fastest-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo eyes to sell more agricultural products

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KrASIA Writers

Plus, Lyft mulls to enter Japanese ride-hailing space. Allianz invested in Go-Jek. 

Pinduoduo

Internet firms taking opportunities in World Cup: these stupid ads may work better than you think

China’s fastest growing e-commerce startup Pinduoduo in disputes with merchants

Pinduoduo: a Close Look at the Fastest Growing App in China

Taobao’s formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers

KrASIA Daily: China’s fastest-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo eyes to sell more agricultural products

KrASIA Daily: Pinduoduo Adds $ 3 Billion to Its War Chest to Keep Growing Momentum

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